Trail Running calendar near Great Malvern 2026-2027

Trail races of 10.4 km, 14.5 km and a 21.1 km half marathon through Elvaston Castle Country Park on woodland, parkland and riverside paths.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

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 race across the Malvern Hills with signposted route, staffed aid stations and race timing; entry includes photos, parking and a donation to Malvern Hills Trust.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk from Holdgate Church on 24 April 2027 offering 22 mile and 10 mile routes that climb to Abdon Burf and return via the Jack Mytton Way, with checkpoints and refreshments.

A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.

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.

Trail running at Delamere Forest on April 25 2027 with 10K, 21K and 42K routes through forest, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Routes are marked, a GPX file is provided, and an event village offers food and finish line goodies.

A six hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose; a head torch is required for laps in darkness.

An endurance event in Llandegla Forest featuring repeated approximately 5.33 km forestry laps on the hour until one runner remains.

The HOWUM in Llanidloes on May 1, 2027 offers Full and Half event options; entries are currently marked sold out with a waitlist listed.

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 five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

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 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 4 km multi terrain relay at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames with solo, pairs and team formats plus a race village and on site camping.