Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

An annual off-road race day around Chepstow Park Woods starting and finishing at Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden. Distances include 10k, 5k, 2.4k for ages 8 plus and a 60m junior dash with a small donation on the day.

A 5.1 km fell race at Fairy Glen near Penmaenmawr with 273 m of climb, part of the North Wales Mid Week Series. A juniors programme has multiple age classes and race day entry is £2.

A hilly five mile trail and fell race from Rainow on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge. The event is pre-entry only, serves teas and cakes after the race, and donates proceeds to local charities.

A provisional cross-country on 6 May 2026 covering 5.3 km with 100 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £10 and this edition is announced as the race's final running.

Join this 5 mile multi terrain race at Bromsgrove Rugby Club featuring a scenic route of trails and towpaths. This evening event welcomes both solo runners and canicross participants for a focused and competitive run.

A 6.9 km running event at Ysgol Dinas Bran in Llangollen with 350 m of ascent. The course is partially marked, minimum age over 16, day-entry fee £5, with refreshments plus showers and changing available.

A three-person relay at Chirk Castle on 7 May 2026 where each runner covers an approximately 2 mile lap. Categories include male, female, mixed and juniors aged 14 to 17, with category prizes and online results.

Trail trail races at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 8 May 2026 include 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a six hour time limit. Entry fees include a £2 donation to the reserve and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A six-hour off-road challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile loop. Participants complete as many laps as they wish within the time limit; a head torch is required for laps started after 7pm.

A summer evening charity run at Marbury Park with a 5k adult race and 1k kids' fun run, plus BBQ, bar, cake stall and music. Proceeds go to The Stroke Association and all finishers receive a medal.

Trail ultra in Sherwood Forest offering 30 mile and 40 mile loops that pass Thoresby Estate, Creswell Crags and Welbeck Estate. The course is fully marked, has aid stations and provides finisher medals.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

A 10 hour loop race on Mynydd Troed with steep climbs, technical descents and marked clip stations. Open to solo runners, pairs and teams of four, with mandatory kit and a strict 10 hour cutoff.

A multi-distance weekend at Deene Park near Corby offering three standalone trail challenges and a combined 56.1 km Quest, with varied surfaces, woodland terrain, evening running and free camping.

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk, crossing moorland, woodland and restored mining countryside. Checkpoints supply water and some food, and every finisher receives a 10th anniversary mem..

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

Three circular challenge routes of 26.2, 23 and 18 miles around the Colne Valley near Marsden. Entries are by SIEntries with a 150 person limit and include checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

Cottam Canter on 9 May 2026 is based at the UCLAN Sports Arena and uses a 5K loop along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. Distances from 5K to ultra are offered, with an ultra time limit of six hours.

A self-navigated trail event around Delph, Saddleworth covering about 19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course visits five trig points, has three manned checkpoints, and requires full kit and a minimum age of 18.

Four named loops add to 50 miles in Church Stretton, with choices from 10 miles to the full 50 miles and a rolling 16 hour buffet at the central HQ. The event allows loops in any order and direction for a variable distance challenge.