Trail Running calendar near Church Stretton 2026-2027

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Tempo Trail Races take over the Cotswolds on Sunday 3 May 2026, with routes ranging from 10K to a 100KM ultra. Choose your challenge and enjoy rugged trails, a friendly atmosphere and UKA backed organisation.

Join Adventure Awaits on 3 May 2026 for a guided recce of the Moelwyns leg of the Paddy Buckley Round from Capel Curig to Nantmoor. Tackle about 35 km and 2,500 m ascent in small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified guides across Snowdon..

Run scenic Peak District trails from Castleton, starting below Peveril Castle and climbing to views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose 6.5 km or 13.1 km, enjoy small group starts and post race cake and bakery treats at the village hall.

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 for a scenic, all women run through Worsley Woods. Organised by Swinton Running Club and starting at Beesley Green Community Centre, entries open online from 31 December.

The Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and Kerridge ridge. Friendly and low key, the event raises money for local charities and mountain rescue.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Join the 10th Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, a 33 mile trail around Chesterfield through moorland, ancient woods, reservoirs and restored mining country. Aid stations, race signage and medical cover support runners, and finishers receive a spec..

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

Apocalypse Ultra in Church Stretton offers four rugged loops that total 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of ascent. Run or walk one to all four loops in any order and direction for a tough, flexible endurance challenge.

Five Trigs is a rugged 19 mile off road navigation challenge across the South Pennines, visiting five trig points including Blackstone Edge. Follow trails and the Pennine Way, test your navigation skills and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Challenge the Welsh Three Peaks: Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across about 17 miles of rugged mountain scenery. Join guided events with transport and support or attempt a self organised challenge on public dates in 2026 and 2027.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

Shires and Spires at Naseby Village Hall on 10 May 2026 offers five circular distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country lanes. GPS files, checkpoints and live tracking provide support for casual runners and ultra..

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest leg in Snowdonia on 10 May 2026. Tackle 15 km with 1,580 m of ascent in small guided groups led by Mountain Leader qualified runners for a thrilling mountain run.