Trail Running calendar near Great Malvern 2025-2026

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 but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a 6-mile walk featuring a river boat crossing. The event is l..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running event by Race Harborough, staged at the picturesque Deene Park Estate near Corby. The festival features three challenges that can form The Quest: Trail Mix Challenge (25k across five 5k laps on the hour for five hours), Headlight Ho..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..

Chiltern Hills 100K is a TRA-licensed 100-kilometre ultramarathon organized by Runaway Racing. The next edition takes place in May 2026, starting and finishing in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, with the event base at Chesham Guides HQ in Lowndes Park. The anticlockwise route traces beloved Chilterns trai..

The Epona 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Abergavenny, featuring a demanding 17,000 feet of elevation gain. The course offers a stunning mix of iconic trails, including Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way, and Beacons Way, providing runners with breathtaking mountain passes and diverse ter..

The Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge is a 10-hour loop event organised by Limitless Trails on Saturday 9 May 2026. It takes place at Mynydd Troed, Pengenfford Common, near Talgarth, Powys (LD3 0EY). The event is open to solo entrants, pairs and teams of four. Minimum age to enter is 17. The..

The Ridgeway 40 Walk is a 40-mile linear walk/run held on 9 May 2026. The route runs from Avebury Sports & Social Club (SU102697) to Morrell Room, Church Lane, Streatley (SU592807, RG8 9HT). The course follows the Herepath and then the ancient Ridgeway track across undulating chalk downlands in..

Shires and Spires is a five-distance multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. It offers 10K road, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra. The route blends trails, footpaths, and roads, showcasing the N..

OTT Marathon & 10 Mile Race takes place at Parkwood Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil, in the Brecon Beacons. The event offers two distances: a looped mountain marathon of about 26.2 miles with steep climbs and stunning views, and a 10-mile option that follows part of the same course to Checkpoint 1 before r..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route is described as epicly challenging, with mixed terrain, killer hills, a Quarry section known as the Hill of Doom, and a technical downhill forestry trail..

The Compton Downland Challenge is organised by Compton Harriers Running Club and is scheduled for Saturday, 16 May 2026. The event offers two multi-terrain race options that start and finish at Compton village recreation ground (Burrell Road, Compton, Berks, RG20 6NP). Both routes loop across the B..

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and finishing by The George pub on the village street. The route t..

Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile charity walk/run in Alstonefield, located in the Peak District’s White Peak. The elliptical route starts and finishes at Alstonefield Village Hall and climbs roughly 4,800 feet in total ascent and descent. The course threads through Milldale, Baley Hill, Nabs Dal..

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the race follows a way-marked, flat towpath through urban and rura..

Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed finisher medal, and distance pins are award..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race along The Ridgeway National Trail. The race starts at Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire and finishes at Avebury in Wiltshire. The course has about 6060 ft (1850 m+) of elevation and a maximum of 250 runners. The minimum..

The VOGUM 2026 is a 40-mile ultra running challenge along the scenic Wales Coast Path, stretching from Porthcawl to Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. This event offers runners a chance to experience golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and historic sites like Ogmore Castle and the famous stepping stones..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..