Trail Running calendar near Kidderminster 2026-2027

Push your limits at the Dragonfly Challenge, a six hour event at Pooley Country Park where you run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like. Enjoy parkland views and a signature climb, and take home a medal or a tree planting token.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Tackle the HOWUM 30 mile ultra on 2 May 2026 around Llanidloes, a scenic trail route past Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River Severn. With fully stocked checkpoints, no time limit and a Pegasus medal at the finish, it is a suppor..

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Tempo Trail Races take over the Cotswolds on Sunday 3 May 2026, with routes ranging from 10K to a 100KM ultra. Choose your challenge and enjoy rugged trails, a friendly atmosphere and UKA backed organisation.

Run scenic Peak District trails from Castleton, starting below Peveril Castle and climbing to views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose 6.5 km or 13.1 km, enjoy small group starts and post race cake and bakery treats at the village hall.

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 for a scenic, all women run through Worsley Woods. Organised by Swinton Running Club and starting at Beesley Green Community Centre, entries open online from 31 December.

The Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and Kerridge ridge. Friendly and low key, the event raises money for local charities and mountain rescue.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Take on a 30.8 or 40.8 mile single lap trail around Walesby in Nottinghamshire, passing Sherwood Forest, Creswell Crags and the scenic Welbeck, Clumber and Thoresby estates. The waymarked route has marshals and aid stations and finishers ea..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park on 9 and 10 May 2026 offers a lively two day trail weekend with an evening 10k, a half marathon and a looped 25k plus the Quest for the Golden Carrot. Enjoy festival vibes, free camping and medals.

Join the 10th Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, a 33 mile trail around Chesterfield through moorland, ancient woods, reservoirs and restored mining country. Aid stations, race signage and medical cover support runners, and finishers receive a spec..

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.

Take on the iconic Ridgeway 40 mile walk across rolling chalk downlands and ancient tracks from Avebury to Streatley on 9 May 2026. Checkpoints and support keep you going and finishers earn a commemorative badge and certificate.

Apocalypse Ultra in Church Stretton offers four rugged loops that total 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of ascent. Run or walk one to all four loops in any order and direction for a tough, flexible endurance challenge.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Challenge the Welsh Three Peaks: Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan across about 17 miles of rugged mountain scenery. Join guided events with transport and support or attempt a self organised challenge on public dates in 2026 and 2027.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.