Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2025-2026

The HOWUM 2026 is a 30-mile ultra in mid-Wales, starting and finishing in Llanidloes. The route forms the Heartlands of Wales circular, merging four trails—the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way and Wye Valley Walk—toward the source of the River Severn and back, with no time limits. Runners pass landma..

Rasus y Bannau (The Beacon Races) are three long-distance mountain running challenges organized by Run Walk Crawl, starting and finishing in Brecon and circling the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Runners choose from 100km, 75km Ultra Trail, or Marathon, with ascents of roughly 5,100m, 3,500m, and..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is scheduled for 2 May 2026 and is based at Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ. Entrants can choose from the following distances: 47 miles 38 miles 31 miles 23 miles Entry fees are non refundable and include a contribution to the Malvern Hills Conservators. Current contributio..

Tempo Trail Races returns for a weekend of trail running in the Cotswolds, centered at Ilmington Sports & Social Club, Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour. The event offers multiple distances: a 100km Ultra, a new 50km Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. The trail course takes runners through rural co..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

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 but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running event by Race Harborough, staged at the picturesque Deene Park Estate near Corby. The festival features three challenges that can form The Quest: Trail Mix Challenge (25k across five 5k laps on the hour for five hours), Headlight Ho..

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs and farmland, including eastern fring..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall.The event features moorl..

The Epona 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Abergavenny, featuring a demanding 17,000 feet of elevation gain. The course offers a stunning mix of iconic trails, including Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way, and Beacons Way, providing runners with breathtaking mountain passes and diverse ter..

PFW Running presents the Cottam Canter at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Distances are offered on one course: 5K loop; 10K as two loops; half marathon as four loops plus a short out-and-back; marathon as eight loops plus a short out-and-back; and an ultra with unlimited laps within a six..

Dukeries 30 / 40, from HOBO Pace, is a circular trail race starting in Walesby, within Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. The event offers 30-mile and 40-mile distances, open to runners only. The route mainly follows forest trails and footpaths, passing lodges and landmarks such as Creswell Crags, th..

The Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge is a timed loop race on Saturday 9 May 2026 at Mynydd Troed, Pengenfford Common, near Talgarth, Powys (LD3 0EY). The event is organised by Limitless Trails and has a strict 10 hour cut-off; any lap not completed before the final horn will not be recorded...

Shires and Spires is a five-distance multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. It offers 10K road, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra. The route blends trails, footpaths, and roads, showcasing the N..

Avenham Amble is a multi-distance running event in Preston’s parklands, centered on Avenham Park by the River Ribble. The programme offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The course runs on hard-surface paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure..

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is part of the UTMB World Series. The event takes place in Eryri Snowdonia, North Wales, and is scheduled for 15 - 17 May 2026. The races run on trail terrain with large amounts of elevation gain. The event page notes the 2025 edition involved more than 2,800 runners f..

OTT Marathon & 10 Mile Race takes place at Parkwood Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil, in the Brecon Beacons. The event offers two distances: a looped mountain marathon of about 26.2 miles with steep climbs and stunning views, and a 10-mile option that follows part of the same course to Checkpoint 1 before r..