Trail Running calendar near Ludlow 2025-2026

The Hannington Hike will take place in Hannington on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event is an 18-kilometer trail race held in the Peak District, starting from Hayfield village and reaching Rushup Edge before returning. Suitable for all levels, from beginners to elite athletes, the course features a mix of fast trails and challenging asce..

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, based out of the historic village of Hayfield. The course features a grand loop incorporating classic trails such as the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, and Limestone Way, offering a mix of fast trails, c..

The Grindleford Gallop is a challenging annual running and walking event held in the hills of the Peak District, typically in March. Participants can choose between two distances: a 15km route with 660m of ascent or a longer 23km course featuring 1050m of ascent, both offering a tough test of endura..

The Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the private Brynkinalt Estate in Wrexham, offers trail running and canicross events over approximately 5k and 10k distances. The festival welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, providing a challenging course featuring a mix of fast footpaths, grassy..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the scenic Cambrian Mountains, offering runners a choice between a Half Marathon and a 10km trail run. The courses feature challenging and varied terrain with spectacular mountain views, suitable for both beginners and experienced trail runners. The..

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers three distances: 11 miles (17 km), 20 miles (32.5 km), and 40 miles (65 km), with significant..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held annually in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing near the Speech House Hotel. The course features well-maintained woodland trails with gentle inclines, offering a multi-terrain experience through beautiful forest la..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Runners must use a head or chest torch to navigate the dark t..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Bristol Trail & Ultra, held on 28 March 2026, is a trail running event in Bristol offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both races start and finish at Museum Square in central Bristol, taking runners through scenic woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railway lines. The..

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier trekking and trail running event held in the historic city of Bath, UK. Participants can choose from 50 km, 29 km, or 10 km looped routes starting and finishing at Bath Racecourse. The course offers scenic views including the Royal Crescent, River Avon, and s..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile ultra running event held in Northamptonshire, UK, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The course features a mix of approximately 72% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, and 28% road running, with an ele..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 vil..

The Vale Coastal Races, held along the stunning Vale of Glamorgan coastline in Wales, offer three trail running distances: a 32.5-mile ultra, an 18.5-mile "mini ultra," and a 10-mile race. The ultra race follows a linear route from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-sea, hugging clifftops and passing 19 beac..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..