Trail Running calendar near Little Stretton 2026-2027

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A Peak District fell race from Bamford Recreation Ground that climbs around Win Hill and returns via a marshalled switchback. The 7.3 km course is marked and marshalled, with on-site refreshments and proceeds supporting local causes.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A short pairs race on Haddon Hill in Carding Mill Valley where one runner sprints to the top, tags a partner, and the partner runs back down. Entries are on the day only at £10 per pair and the minimum age is over 12.

Purdown Pursuit is a 10 km trail race around Stoke Park organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds donated to a local charity. The marked course includes steep climbs, uneven ground and marshals along the route.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh 3000ft peaks covering about 50 km and roughly 4 000 m of ascent. Available as a 20 hour guided challenge or over two or three days with low ratio qualified mountain leaders.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

Three coastal ultras on the Wales Coast Path converging at Cardiff Bay’s Norwegian Church, featuring beaches, dunes, forest singletrack, marked routes, checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

Outdoor obstacle and mud run events at Huntley Estate in July 2026, including an obstacle race, a mostly-obstacle-free mud run, and a 1 km kids race; medals and event shirts are provided for participants and marshals.

Inflatable 5K arrives in Knutsford, Cheshire on Saturday 18 July 2026 with giant inflatable obstacles, multiple lap distances and five music zones. The untimed event offers medals, water stations, a goodie bag and facilities for families an..

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, a 45 plus age category, prizes and an afterparty with music and food.

An endurance event at Huntley Estate on July 18, 2026 that pairs eight physical strength tests with 1 kilometre off-road runs after each test, with official times, medals, age group categories, parking and space for spectators.

An obstacle 5k at Worcester Racecourse on 18 July 2026 with mixed grass and pavement sections. Participants must be 13 or older, there is a £50 minimum fundraising target, and onsite facilities include toilets and refreshments.

A mountain running event on 18 July 2026 covering 15.35 km with 994 m ascent. Entrants must be 18 or older and have mountain running experience.

A summer trail race at Mount Cook Adventure Centre on 18 July 2026, featuring a circular 10km ish undulating route across fields, lanes and moors. Entry includes timing and a raffle that directs race profits to a nominated youth or communit..

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

A community fundraising run from Chinley Community Centre that guides participants to six local defibrillators using a paper map and orienteering punchers; proceeds support replacement and maintenance of the devices.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.