Trail Running calendar near Keele 2026-2027

Marston Madness is a 6-hour endurance challenge on a scenic 5k loop. Run solo or with friends to see how many laps you can complete, with professional chip timing tracking your progress in a supportive atmosphere.

Enjoy a flat 1.5 mile fun run along the Methley canal towpath in Leeds. This long running community event features medals for all finishers and a specific competition for local school teams.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

This 27-mile ultra marathon starts with a challenging trek up Plynlimon mountain in Wales. Runners then follow the Severn Path to the finish, passing two stocked checkpoints. All finishers receive a medal, technical t-shirt, and head visor.

The Severn Challenge is a five-day, 218-mile ultramarathon along the River Severn. Runners tackle a different stage each day, earning a unique medal for each finish. Accommodation, meals, and kit transfer are included in this demanding mult..

This 10km fell race offers a classic Peak District challenge. The route starts on the canal towpath before a significant climb past the iconic Black Rocks to a trig point. It returns via the same path for a fast finish back at Cromford Mead..

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

A 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon tracing the River Severn from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury. Participants must maintain a minimum pace to pass checkpoints, with vegan and gluten-free food available. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and t..

The Thurlstone Chase is a BS category fell race covering 6.75 km with 150 meters of ascent. It starts and finishes at Thurlstone Football Club, with prizes across multiple age categories. A cash bonus is offered for breaking the current cou..

Explore the scenic paths of Coombe Abbey Park in this Summer 10k. The undulating route winds through woodlands and meadows, finishing with a medal or a plantable tree token. Entry includes the option to support a children's charity.

This 57-mile point-to-point ultramarathon follows the River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Runners pass through several towns on a comparatively flat course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and head visor.

Tackle the trails of the Brecon Beacons in this multi-distance ultramarathon. Choose from 50, 32, 26, or 13 mile self-navigated courses with full tracking and support. The event finishes with hot food for ultra runners and a bespoke medal f..

Run through the stunning trails of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in North Wales. This event offers four distances, from a 10k to an Ultra Marathon, all starting from the adventure town of Llanberis. The route passes iconic locations inclu..

A 24-hour endurance challenge on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Participants aim to complete as many ascents as possible, solo or in teams. The event is UTMB-indexed for solo runners.

Trail races from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal to Tunnel End, offering 5k, 10k, half and marathon distances with feed stations, marshals, a cup-less policy and a 6.5 hour cut-off.

Explore the Worcestershire countryside on foot this July. The Hallow 12 Parish Challenge offers five circular routes, from 10 to 40 miles, through a dozen local parishes. Your entry includes checkpoint snacks and a hot meal at the finish.

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.