Trail Running calendar near Hereford 2026-2027

A long-standing Green Events race in Llanwrtyd Wells where runners compete directly with horses over mountainous terrain, timed electronically. The event has enforced cut-offs and an escalating jackpot for any runner who beats the first hor..

Pretty Muddy 5k at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026 is a muddy obstacle course with staggered wave starts and a minimum fundraising target. Facilities include toilets and refreshments but it is not wheelchair accessible.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum offering 5km or 10km routes over multi-terrain, raising funds for local charities with limited online-only entries and basic on-site facilities.

A fell race held since 1986 at The Whistle Inn near Garn yr Erw, Blaenavon, with an 8 km/300 m ascent option and a 5/984 ft option. Entries are accepted on the day or online and runners should carry appropriate safety kit.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

A community cross country 5km run and walk around Neptune and Paradise Wood with refreshments at The Plough and category awards across age groups. Walkers may bring dogs on leads and entries are limited to 250.

Race 3 of the Northants 5 km Series runs near Silverstone at Blackpit Farm on Wednesday 17th June. The multi terrain course passes woodlands, lakeside lawns and farmland and all finishers receive a bespoke 5 km medal.

A hill race at Maeshafn covering 7.2km with 458m of ascent. Entry is on the day for £4 and parking is limited.

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.

An evening 10 km trail race around the high points of Milford and Brocton on Cannock Chase. The course is self navigation with route arrows and a suggested GPX file; entry is £10 and any profits go to Muscular Dystrophy.

A 51 mile mountain and trail race in Southern Snowdonia with 2898m of ascent, visiting Cadair Idris, Rhinog Fach and the Barmouth estuary. The event has 500 places, six checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 20 hour cut off.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A Malvern Hills event on 20 June 2026 from Colwall Village Hall offering 27 miles (about 5000ft ascent) or 15 miles on tracks and paths, with checkpoints, snacks and a hot finish meal; entries open Oct 31 2025.

A self-navigating trail event on 20 June 2026, finishing at Ludlow Castle, offering a ~30 mile ultra and a ~14 mile half across mixed terrain in the Marches of England.

MacTuffX Bristol on 20 June 2026 is a functional fitness race at Stoke Gifford offering solo, doubles and relay formats across two distance options, with gender-specific weights and a LITE division for reduced loads.

A 5 km obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol on 20 June 2026 where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide across a mainly grassy course. Waves run every 15 minutes, a fundraising target of £50 applies and finishers receive a..

A 34 km fell race in the Brecon Beacons with 1700 m of ascent visiting eight summits and run anticlockwise. The 2026 route adds Fan y Big, moves the finish to Talybont on Usk, and includes two timed cutoffs and strict navigation requirement..

A trail 10 km event around the Lake Vyrnwy estate in Llanwddyn featuring mixed terrain, water stations and a finishers medal. Parking is available near the start with a £3 cash charge and minimum age is 16.