Trail Running calendar near Holt Heath 2025-2026

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, the course features rugged terrain and demanding climbs typical of fell races. The event starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swall..

The Blade Runner is a 7-mile multi-terrain race held on the Oakdale plateau near Cardiff, starting and finishing at wind turbines. The course loops around the village of Manmoel, offering an undulating and scenic route suitable for various running abilities, though not wheelchair accessible. The eve..

The Greystones 10K Trail Run takes place at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, this scenic 10-kilometer race features an undulating course combining quiet country roads and countryside views, suitable for beginners. The event is orga..

Midsummer Murder is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Hambleden Valley near Henley on Thames. Participants can choose between a 10-mile (10.4 miles) or a half marathon (14.3 miles) course, both featuring predominantly off-road terrain with significant elevation gains—426m for th..

The Snickerthon is a multi-lap running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre, offering participants a choice of distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. The course features a mix of paths and footpaths, set in a scenic environment where runners may encounter wild..

The Dunstable Downs Half Marathon is a challenging off-road trail race held at the National Trust's Dunstable Downs estate in the Chiltern Hills, UK. Covering 21.2 km with over 450 meters of elevation, the course features rugged chalk ridge trails, ridgeline views, steep hills, exhilarating descents..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster, UK. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience. The event welc..

The Otter Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park near Sutton Coldfield, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile flat course that loops around five ponds and a river, offering scenic views and varied terrain including grass, gravel, and short asphalt sections. Runne..

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three consecutive days: a 5-mile multi-terrain run with family entertainment, an 8.1-mile cross-country trail race, and a 13.1-mile half marathon, coll..

The Whaley Waltz Fell Race will take place in Whaley Bridge on Saturday 28 June 2025.

The Mynd Drover is an organized walking and running event held around the scenic Longmynd area, organized by friends of St Lawrence’s Primary School in Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a 26-mile or 13-mile route, both featuring self-navigation with checkpoints offering snacks and ref..

The Peak District Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, with Bakewell serving as the basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 miles to a full 100 km, including 25 km, 50 km, 75 km, and a unique two-day 100 km figure..

The Bakewell Pudding Race is a popular fell running event held in Bakewell, located in the Peak District, UK. It features multiple race categories including an 18+ fell race covering 6.5 miles (10.4 km), a junior race of approximately 7 km for ages 16 and over, and a fun run of 2.6 miles (4.2 km). T..

The Summer Bumble Bimble is a scenic trail running event held in the Bromsgrove countryside, starting and finishing at the Park Gate Inn. Scheduled for June 29, 2025, it offers two distance options: a 5-mile route through Dodford countryside and Nutnells Wood, and a more challenging 11-mile course e..

The Summer DirtRun 4 at Kinver Edge is an off-road running event held at Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses in Stourbridge, UK. Scheduled for July 2, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5km single lap and a 10km double lap route that takes runners through scenic tracks and trails. The event welcomes ru..

Faccombe Backyard Ultra, hosted by And-Over Trail Events, is an endurance running challenge held on the private Faccombe Estate in Hampshire, UK. Known as one of the toughest backyard ultras globally, the event features a 4.167-mile loop with 750 feet of elevation, run entirely off-road on establish..

The Protein Rebel Running Festival, held at Aqueduct Marina in Church Minshull, Cheshire, is a vibrant celebration of running. The event features a 10km timed trail run on a scenic, largely flat course comprising two 5km loops through fields, tracks, woodland, and alongside the River Weaver. Runners..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a scenic point-to-point race held along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, the event features a largely flat course with some gentle inclines at locks and bridges, including the uniq..

The Warslow Fell Race, organized by Staffordshire Moorlands Athletics Club, is a challenging 10 km (6.2 miles) fell running event with 675 meters (2215 feet) of ascent. Held in Warslow, Buxton, Derbyshire, the race features steep and technical ascents and descents, suitable only for experienced fell..

The PIGUM 2025 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging race features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking runners over mountain peaks and trails, including the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, which offers stunning panoramic views of South Wale..