Trail Running calendar near Church Stretton 2026-2027

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A 50 km women focused event in Pwllheli on 17 April 2027 with a strict no-crew policy, minimum age 18, limited refund rules, and recommended third-party insurance.

A guided 18 mile trail run on the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern. The ridge route includes over 1300 m of ascent and a social group pace of about 10 minutes per mile.

A family-friendly, untimed inflatable obstacle run at Donington Park with 2.5k lap-based distances, music zones, a finisher's medal and on-course water. Options range from one lap to six laps to suit different group sizes.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on Saturday 17 April 2027 with 1590 m of ascent and a 32 hour cut off. The route links regional trails and canals, features 12 staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 17 April 2027 offering marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Henderson Hall with well stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and canicross-friendly entries.

A ladies only trail half marathon on the Lunar Trail route, raising funds for The Elm Foundation. The out and back course runs through Sutton Springs Wood and the Five Pits Trail with an aid station, marshals and medic cover.

Trail runs at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4k, 14.5k and 21.1k distances. Routes pass through woodland, parkland and riverside trails along the River Derwent with marked courses, marshals, water stations and chip timing.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A 13 mile offroad trail on the Malvern Hills on 24 April 2027, starting from the Elim Arts Centre. The course passes woodlands and a ridge top at Wynds Point with multiple aid stations, staffed checkpoints and a café at race headquarters.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

A multi-terrain marathon and half marathon on the traffic-free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, using a former railway line between Ashbourne and Buxton. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

A 33 miles trail race that follows much of the Chesterfield Round Walk around Chesterfield, crossing moorland, woodland and farmland. The route is largely unmarked but organisers provide route notes and GPX files and checkpoints offer water..

A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.

A small FRA licensed fell race held each May over a hilly five mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge. Entry is limited and proceeds are donated to local charities and rescue services.