Trail Running calendar near Herefordshire 2025-2026

The MTC Hafren Ultra is a challenging 27-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area and finishing at the Mid Wales Arts Centre in Caersws. The race begins with a demanding four-mile mountain trek up Plynlimon, known as Wales' most dangerous mountain due t..

The Severn Challenge is a grueling 218-mile ultra marathon held over five days in the UK, following the longest riverside path in Britain from the source of the River Severn (Afon Hafren) to its mouth. The race is divided into five stages ranging from 26 to 59 miles each, with each day constituting..

The Dinton 5km & 10km Summer Series, hosted by Barnes Fitness, is a popular running event held at Dinton Pastures Country Park in Hurst, Wokingham. Celebrating its 13th year, the series takes place over four months from May to August on select Thursdays. It features friendly races for all abilities,..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr and finishing in Shrewsbury. The scenic route passes through diverse landscapes including Holly Bush, Rhyd-y-felin, Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, Montgomery Cana..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting in Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester, UK. The mostly flat course follows the River Severn, passing scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge, Jackfield, and Coalport. Runners experience stunning riverside views through towns..

The Shindig in the Shire is a scenic running event hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events, starting from The Unicorn Inn in Telford. Participants enjoy stunning views of the Ironbridge Gorge, including the world-famous Ironbridge, while running through the historic areas of Ironbridge and Jackfield bef..

The Goring Gap Trail Weekender, held near Mapledurham outside Reading, offers a variety of running and walking events over a scenic weekend in May. The event features a 50-mile ultra-marathon, a 52K ultra designed for beginners with minimal climbing and full route support, and a relaxed half maratho..

The OTT Marathon & 10 Mile Race takes place in the scenic Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil. The marathon covers approximately 26.2 miles on a mountainous looped course featuring significant climbs, including Pen Y Fan, Fan Y Big, and Tor y Foel, with three..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Scheduled for May 2025, the festival offers three main challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), featuring five different 5k loops run hourly over five hours; the Headlight Hop (10..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held in the White Peak village of Alstonefield, UK. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, following an elliptical route through scenic areas including Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, and Beresford Dale. Starting and finis..

The Portcullis Trail 10K is a scenic trail running event held in Langport, United Kingdom. The race starts and finishes at Cocklemoor, an unspoilt area situated between the town's main car park and the River Parrett. Covering a 10-kilometer distance, the course traverses mixed terrain including the..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in the UK, starting at Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. The course follows the scenic Severn Way, passing through towns such as Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Epney, Priding, and Frampton-o..

The Chiltern Valley 10km is a scenic trail run held in the picturesque Hambleden Valley near Henley on Thames, starting and finishing at the Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery. The multi-terrain course covers 10 kilometers, featuring woodland, trails, single-track footpaths, and country lanes with an..

The Ridge Off Roader is a challenging mixed terrain race held in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, now celebrating its 12th year. Participants can choose between a 10k route and a half marathon, both of which are well-marked and marshaled. The event also features a 1k race for local children.As a char..

The Wild Horse 200 is an ultra marathon event held in South Wales, covering 200 miles of challenging trails and mountains. Scheduled from May 21st to 26th, 2025, it takes participants along iconic routes such as Offa’s Dyke, Beacons Way, and the Wales Coast Path, culminating at Worm’s Head. This dem..

The Town Tree Trail 10K Race is an exciting off-road running event scheduled for May 21, 2025, in Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset. Participants will navigate a scenic course through fields, orchards, and the picturesque Town Tree Nature Garden, featuring a mix of paths and natural terrain. All finisher..

Batch Bash is a fell running race organized by Mercia Fell Runners Club, held in All Stretton near Church Stretton in the West Midlands. The event features a challenging 5.3 km course with a total ascent of 305 meters, classified as an AS category fell race. Registration takes place at the Yew Tree..

The Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk is a scenic walking and running event held in Trefonen, near the Shropshire-Mid Wales border. Participants can choose between two routes: a 10-mile circular walk and a more challenging 16-mile figure-of-eight route, both starting and finishing at Trefonen Village Ha..

The Crocodile 8 is an annual running event organized by Wye Valley Runners, held in Herefordshire around the villages of Tillington and Burghill. The race covers approximately 8.8 miles on a mixed course of trails, tarmac, and woodland paths, featuring challenging steep climbs and sharp descents kno..

The ATW Chiltern Half Marathon & 10K is a scenic running event held in the Chiltern Hills near Bellingdon, Chesham. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 10K trail run through the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring rolling landscapes with challenging climbs and rewarding de..