Trail Running calendar near Holdgate 2025-2026

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Cloud 9 is a scenic off road fell race from Congleton up to Bosley Cloud and back via the ancient Bridestones, offering 9 miles of rugged trails and rewarding views. Chip timed with a friendly crowd and limited to 350 runners.

Join the Pitsford Water Trail Races on 1 March 2026 for scenic, fully marshaled trail runs around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options. Enjoy village views, finisher medal and free digital photos in a friendly countryside event..

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Tackle the Winter GMU around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options on scenic self guided routes. Chip timing, well stocked checkpoints and a technical finishers T shirt and bespoke medal await.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Scenic but demanding trail runs across Saddleworth moorland and reservoirs in three distances that require navigation to checkpoints. Entries include timing, refreshments and a post event meal, with medical and mountain rescue on standby.

Tackle the Hateful 8 Ultra Loop on 7 March 2026 at Bridgend. Run as many 9 mile loops as you can in 8 hours over mixed terrain with steep climbs and technical forest descents, plus support, snacks and a bespoke finish medal.

Explore riverside paths and rocky trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 5 km canicross and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Varied terrain, steps and scenic views make this a fun and rewarding challenge for runners and their dogs.

Celebrate the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, with scenic routes across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Choose 26 or 18 mile options for runners and walkers and enjoy a challenging countryside adventure.

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

Grindleford Gallop in March tackles Peak District hills with a tough 21 mile option plus shorter 23 km and 15 km routes for runners and walkers. Expect rugged trails, great atmosphere and postrace massage.

Tackle an 18 km loop from Hayfield up to Rushup Edge and back through classic Peak District trails, with steep climbs and sweeping views. Staggered starts, on course support and a finisher medal make this a rewarding spring challenge.

Enjoy a two day festival at the Brynkinalt Estate with canicross on day one and scenic trail 5k and 10k races on day two. Expect rolling estate trails, great views and a friendly festival vibe.

Tackle a classic Peak District 50 km trail loop from Hayfield, following the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 metres of ascent. Ranger Safety Team support, GPX route, on course refreshments and eco medals await fin..

Run the rugged Black Mountains at Beast of the Blacks on 14 March 2026, with 11, 20 or 40 mile routes offering stunning views and testing terrain. Fully waymarked courses and supportive checkpoints make for a memorable mountain running day.

Run the Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail on 14 March 2026 across scenic Cambrian Mountains, with a half marathon, 10 km and junior races for all ages. Enjoy an event village, charity support and great mountain views.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

The Saturn Running - Aberdare will take place in Aberdare on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run between 7 and 50 kilometers.