Trail Running calendar near Hereford 2026-2027

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Partridge in a Pear Tree on 6 Dec 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye is an off road lap event around the estate, featuring a scenic hilly course through vineyards. Distances from 5k to ultra and virtual entry available.

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash at Chasewater Country Park for festive fun with 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on mostly flat reservoir trails. Enjoy medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress while supporting Shelter..

Don your Santa suit and join 250 Santas and elves for a festive community 5 km at Tinkley Gate National Trust in Woodchester on 6 December 2026. Proceeds support Allsorts charity helping children and young people with additional needs.

Run the 2 Turtle Doves on 7 December 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye, a festive offroad course winding through vineyards with climb and views. Choose 5k to ultra, walk or run, or join virtually and earn a themed medal.

Enjoy winter trails at Pengethley Manor on 8 December 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra, all on off road laps that thread vineyards and a hill each lap. Walkers and runners welcome for a scenic, challenging day within the estate.

Run scenic offroad laps at Pengethley Manor on 9 Dec 2026, winding through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose from 5k to ultra in a friendly event for walkers and runners as part of the 12 Days of Christmas series.

Run the 5 Golden Rings on 10 Dec 2026 at Pengethley Manor, an off road looped course through vineyards and hills. Distances from 5k to ultra suit walkers and runners, with unique series medals and virtual entries.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Join the Six Geese a laying Run at Pengethley Manor for an offroad challenge through manor grounds and two vineyards, with a climb each lap and distances from 5k to Ultra. Part of the 12 Days of Christmas series, every day earns a unique co..

Join 7 Swans a Swimming at Pengethley Manor for a scenic off road loop through vineyards and a testing hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra and enjoy a 7 hour time limit for walkers and runners.

Celtic Trail Races bring three winter trail distances in South Wales, from flowing single track to steep climbs, with views over the Brecon Beacons. Courses are waymarked and finish at Dare Valley Country Park with checkpoint support.

Run or walk the 8 Maids a Milking at Pengethley Manor on 13 December, an offroad lap event weaving through vineyards and a testing hill. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra with 2.5 km laps, adults only, seven hour time limit.

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

Join the festive 12 Drummers Drumming Run at Pengethley Manor on 17 December 2026, part of the 12 Days of Christmas series. Choose 5k to Ultra and tackle scenic off road laps through vineyards with a cheeky hill each lap.

Join a spooky festive trail half marathon on 19 December near Bridgend, limited to 70 runners. Expect muddy technical trails, a steep climb, festive treats, a bespoke medal and a prize for best Christmas fancy dress.

Tackle festive hills at the Moel Famau Piece of String Race in Bwlch Penbarras, a friendly, inclusive community run with a Canicross option and a surprise course. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and a festive medal.

Celebrate the season with the Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run at Dare Valley Country Park, a 7 hour Time Challenge where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get a bobble hat and themed medal with distance pins and park a..

Tackle the MTC Winter Green Man Ultra, a challenging winter trail around the City of Bristol with a flagship 45 mile loop and a 30 mile option. Expect varied terrain, great views and supportive organisation; entries close 4 March 2027.

Run the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon on Saturday 3 July 2027, a scenic 13.1 mile route through historic streets. Expect vibrant crowds, great community spirit and a welcoming race day for all abilities.