Trail Running calendar near Hereford 2026-2027

An in-person 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Organised by Run 4 U and Perform Running Club, with free parking and refunds available up to one day before the event.

A backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 29 May 2026 where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event features a race village, limited on site accommodation and basic recovery facilities.

An inflatable obstacle course event at North Somerset Showground offering 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options with music zones, finisher medals, onsite refreshments and facilities for families and groups.

A themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with distances from 3 km up to ultra, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on well maintained park paths.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon along the Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford, featuring open tracking, four aid stations and a 10 hour time allowance. Entries close 17 May 2026.

Phoenix Running South Wales stages the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed, Trelewis. Participants run repeated 5.3 km laps within a seven hour time limit and receive a bespoke finisher medal unless they choose a no medal option.

A new 2026 route through Telford covering a pre-marked 50 miles course that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin. Four checkpoints supply food and drinks, mandatory kit is required and there is a 9PM cut off.

A 6.4 km fell race at Calon y Cwm camping, Cilycwm, with 244 m ascent on a partially marked route through fields, wet forest, tracks and rocky ground. Entry on the day £7; minimum age over 16.

A mixed terrain half marathon and 10k in England on 30th May 2026. Routes mix quiet country roads and off road sections, and the event raises money for local good causes.

A mixed surface coastal out and back of about 7 miles from Blue Anchor to Minehead and back via the Steam Coast Trail, with water stations, first aid, a finishers medal and event T shirts for early online entries.

A 5k, 10k and junior race at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton on Sunday 31 May 2026. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the route continues on closed roads around the town.

Approximate 6k through Blaise Castle Estate on tarmac, grass and trails with hills and estate views. Club house refreshments follow and prizes are awarded for individual places, age categories and teams.

A 13 km two lap trail race at Kinver Edge with a volunteer-for-free entry offer and canicross allowed. Advance entry costs £10, minimum age 14, limited field, no refunds or transfers, and series entry closes 1 May 2026.

A 6 km fell race near Pontesbury on 3 June 2026 with 354 m of ascent, organised by Mercia Fell Runners. Entry is available by pre-entry or on the day and a junior race takes place earlier the same evening.

A four-race summer cross-country league in Herefordshire and nearby venues, held on Wednesday evenings from June to July 2026. Entry is limited to first-claim members of specified local clubs and closes on 31 May 2026.

A 40 mile coastal ultra on 6 June 2026 from Porthcawl to Lavernock Point along the Wales Coast Path, featuring beaches, cliffs and Ogmore Castle, with three staffed checkpoints and no formal time limit.

A mixed paths running event in the Ironbridge area offering 8 mile, 16 mile and marathon options. Fancy dress is recommended and one lap measures eight miles.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Trail races in the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) offering Marathon and Half Marathon distances plus bergen versions with a 45 lb pack. Routes run on mountain trails with substantial ascent and finishers receive medals and mugs of tea.

MacTuffX in Sutton Coldfield on 6 June 2026 combines ten Xercises and running across Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, with a LITE weight option and age requirement of 18 or over.