Trail Running calendar near Church Stretton 2025-2026

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the River Severn, on a disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, near Coalport, Telford. Runners can choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 mile..

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled..

Badger Challenge : event overview The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop..

Tackle a scenic 24 mile route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors on 28 February 2026, featuring wild moorland, graded footpaths and stunning views. Open to experienced walkers and runners prepared for winter conditions, with check..

Event overview The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultra held in the Chester area with 849 m of ascent. The event takes place on 28 February 2026 and is held under UKA and Trail Running Association permits. The route links sections of t..

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m)..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route..

Saddleworth Res's - event overview Saddleworth Res's is a trail and off-road event on Saturday 7 March 2026, organised by CraggRunner and based at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club in Greenfield, Oldham. The routes run across high moorland and..

Event overview The Hateful 8 Ultra Loop is scheduled for 7 March 2026 at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig, Bridgend (CF32 9BZ), Mid Glamorgan, United Kingdom. The event is organised by Mad Running Junkies. The minimum age is 18 on t..

Event details The Winter Green Man Ultra is a looped trail race around the Community Forest Path near Bristol. Distances offered: 45 miles / 72 kilometres 30 miles / 48 kilometres The 45 mile race is a full anti-clockwise loop starting an..

40th Two Crosses Circuit (8 March 2026) The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a walking and running event organised by the East Lancs LDWA. The route goes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors and offers two course options for entrants. Th..

Event overview The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50 km trail race on Saturday 14 March 2026. The course is a new grand loop based from Hayfield, High Peak (Race HQ at Hayfield Cricket Pavilion, SK22 2LD) and follows sections of the Pennin..

Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS. Distances offered: about 5k and 10k. The event spans a weekend with canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday.Race HQ at the front of Brynkinal..

Event overview The Grindleford Gallop is an annual running and walking event held in Grindleford in the Peak District. It takes place every March; the 2026 date is listed as Saturday 14 March 2026. The event is described on social channels..

Run the Beast of the Blacks in the Black Mountains over 11, 20 or 40 miles of rugged trails, river crossings and big climbs. Marshalled routes, stocked checkpoints and camping make for a scenic, well supported day.

Event overview The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place on 14 March 2026 at Nant Yr Arian in the Cambrian Mountains. The event is organised by Aberystwyth Athletic Club and is the ninth edition. Routes are in mountain terrain, fully..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km : event details The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event takes place on Saturday 14 March 2026. The course follows the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield village to Rushup Edge and back in the Peak District. Th..