Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2025-2026

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a 32 mile ultramarathon from Powis Estate to Caffi Wylfa, taking runners over fast paths and rolling footpaths with scenic castle views. Finishers get a celebratory plate and goodies and top three men and women win..

Tackle the 25 mile South Shropshire Circular from Minsterley Village Hall, a navigational challenge across scenic hills with checkpoints and a 10 hour limit. Organised by LDWA and currently full with a waiting list.

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

The Wingerworth Wobble is a 4.66 mile trail race through fields woods and rolling hills in Derbyshire. Expect a marked course, a runnable hill finish, a finisher medal and refreshments while supporting local causes.

Cloud Nine is a classic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back, offering rugged trails and great views. Entry is by pre registration only, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit rules apply.

Choose a 10k or half marathon and enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park on 1 March 2026. Fully marked and marshaled routes include village passages and a few stiles on the half for a rewa..

Join Scrimshire's Scramble, a community trail 10K around North Leverton Windmill with mixed off road terrain and sweeping countryside views. Finishers get windmill milled flour, a sustainably designed medal and a jar of local honey.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Celebrate St David's Day with the Dragon Run at Dare Valley Country Park 1 March 2026, a scenic lap course offering distances from 3 km to ultras. Friendly, well supported and medal for all finishers, plus goody bags and great views.

Take on the Brecon to Cardiff Ultra, a scenic 43 mile point to point run tracing the River Taff from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw on the edge of Cardiff. Fully marked with checkpoints and coach transfer, this is a rewarding long distance..

Hit the trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 10 km and Canicross routes over riverside paths, rocky sections and a set of steps to conquer. Organised event with on site facilities and great reviews.

Explore Saddleworth moorland in CraggRunner's Res races on 7 March 2026 with 25 km, around 42 km or 60 km routes that demand navigation and grit. Multiple support points, refreshments and live tracking will keep you moving.

Join the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km single lap across muddy Cannock Chase trails with climbs, fast descents and the infamous Ditch of Doom. Kids course, camping and on site parking make it a great family friendly race day.

Tackle a scenic but testing 6.8 km fell course around Dolgarrog with 417 m of climb, hosted at Canolfan Porthlwyd. Entry on the day; minimum age 16 makes it perfect for adventurous runners.

Take on 15.5 or 26.6 mile routes at the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026 in Wellingborough, across rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Entries include checkpoints, refreshments and a hearty finish meal.

Take on the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026 at Greenmount, choosing a rewarding 18 or 26 mile trail for walkers and runners. Classic West Pennine Moors scenery, route navigation and friendly LDWA support make it a memorable..

Challenge yourself at the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed event on a flat lapped 6.55 mile route where you can run as many laps as you like. Every finisher gets a 2026 medal, goody bag and chocolate treats with hot drink..

Join the Roddlesworth Roller on 8 March 2026 for a scenic 9 km trail run around lakes and through woods near Chorley. All ages and abilities are welcome as the event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA.

Join the CODopoly Triple in Shropshire for a weekend of flexible running from The Unicorn Inn, with routes offering views of Ironbridge and south Telford. Pick one to three days and mix 8 mile, Half Marathon or Marathon distances to suit yo..

Run 18 km along the iconic Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield up to Rushup Edge and back, with 806 metres of climbing and stunning Peak District views. This supported, self navigated trail hosted by Rangers Expeditions & Ultras has an aid stat..