Trail Running calendar near Cressage 2025-2026

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell, Powys. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers three fully marked distances: 11 miles (17 km), 20 miles (32.5 km), and 40 miles (65 km..

The Sherwood Half Marathon is a scenic, family-friendly race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the iconic Sherwood Forest. The event offers multiple distances including a new 20-mile race, a half marathon, a 10k, and a junior run, catering to all abilities from novices to seasone..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—offering participants scenic woodland, open meadows, and iconic landmarks. The event emphasizes..

The Trails of Mena is a trail running event held in North Wingfield, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, organized by First Light Adventure. It offers two race distances: a marathon and a 20-mile trail run, both for participants aged 18 and over. The course is a clockwise circular route combining track, maint..

The Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held annually in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing near the Speech House Hotel. The course features well-maintained woodland trails with gentle inclines, offering a multi-terrain experience through beautiful forest la..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers a scenic running experience along the Rochdale Canal through historic industrial towns in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The event features multiple distances: 100km, 50km, half marathon, and 10km, suitab..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Runners must use a head or chest torch to navigate the dark t..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

The Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail running event held in Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, the race follows a challenging out-and-back route through Sutton Spring Wood and ascends to the scenic Five Pits Trail, offering bea..

The Calderdale Hike is an annual running and walking event organized by the 24th St Paul's Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge. Open to participants aged 14 and over, it offers three challenging routes of 17, 26, and 36 miles through the scenic Calderdale area. The event is part of the Runfurther Champion..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 vil..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a scenic 54-mile circular ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The course features approximately 72% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, with the remaining 28% on roads. Runners traverse b..

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain trail running event held in the spectacular Ogwen Valley within Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. Organized by Always Aim High Events, it offers three distances: 40K, 25K, and 10K, traversing some of the highest peaks in England and Wales, including the Carneddau and..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, featuring a 28-mile (45km) out-and-back course along the flat, traffic-free Brampton Valley Way. Runners choose to start from either Market Harborough or Northampton, representing their..