Trail Running calendar near Ludlow 2025-2026

Celebrate the tenth Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, a 33 miles trail around Chesterfield through high moorland, ancient woodland and rolling farmland. Expect rugged scenery, checkpoint support and a special ten year finisher memento.

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, providi..

Event overview The Ridgeway 40 Walk is a 40-mile linear walk/run held on 9 May 2026. The route runs from Avebury Sports & Social Club (SU102697) to Morrell Room, Church Lane, Streatley (SU592807, RG8 9HT). The course follows the Herepat..

Test your limits at the Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge on Mynydd Troed, a lap event with a bold summit climb, runnable stretches and technical descents. Go solo, as a pair or four person team for a day of tough trails, camping and f..

Shires and Spires on 10 May 2026 offers scenic mixed terrain loops from Naseby Village Hall, with distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra. Waymarked routes, live GPS tracking, checkpoints and finisher medals make it a rewarding challenge.

Event overview The event on 10 May 2026 is a recce of the Paddy Buckley route from Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest (A4085) over the Hebogs. It is based in Beddgelert, North Wales (LL55 4YB). The leg is 15 km long with 1,580 m of height gain...

Event overview Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a UTMB World Series event held in Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. The 2026 event is scheduled for 15 - 17 May 2026 and features technical mountain trails across the Eryri area. In 2025 the eve..

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 t..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon takes place at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, near Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route is described as epicly challenging, with mixed terrain, killer hills, a Quarry section known..

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and fi..

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge on 17 May 2026 in the White Peak: a scenic but demanding 26.2 miles through the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales. Enjoy checkpoints, a warm finish and help raise funds for local causes.

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the ra..

Event overview Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete..

Event overview The Tatton Park Wild Trail Runs take place on 31 May 2026 at Tatton Park in Cheshire. The event is held on mixed terrain: trail paths, grass, woodlands and some tarmac. Canicross entrants are welcome. All finishers receive a..

The VOGUM 2026 is a 40-mile ultra running challenge along the scenic Wales Coast Path, stretching from Porthcawl to Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan. This event offers runners a chance to experience golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, and hist..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropsh..

Offa's Dyke 15 (2026) is a 15-mile off-road running event organized by Tempo Events, taking place on Saturday 13 June. Registration is at The Granary, 20-21 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5DB. Solo entries cost £34 (plus servic..

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge (13-14 June 2026) The event takes place in the Cotswolds with a Cirencester basecamp. It offers walking, jogging, or running over looped and point-to-point trail routes that use the Cotswold Way, local footpaths..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the..