Trail Running calendar near Ludlow 2026-2027

Run the Stockport Trail Half Marathon along the scenic Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal near Marple. Chip timing and a relaxed non competitive wave make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.

Join a weekend fell and trail running retreat in the Black Mountains, Wales from 27 Feb to 1 Mar 2026 at Dinas Castle Inn. Guided runs on the Dragons Back ridge, skills coaching and bunkhouse accommodation make for an inspiring weekend for..

A 50-mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 February 2026, following the North Cheshire Way and Sandstone Trail with 849 m of ascent, seven checkpoints and a 17 hour cut-off. The 2026 edition was sold out.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a 32 mile ultramarathon from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flats with rolling footpaths for a scenic but testing challenge. This sold out event awards finishers a commemorative pla..

A 25 mile, 10 hour route starting and finishing at Minsterley Village Hall, with the exact course revealed on the day. The walk includes three serviced checkpoints, mandatory navigation with OS Explorer Sheet 216, and is for adults only.

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 scenic 4.66 mile trail race from Wingerworth across fields, hills and woodland with a runnable hill finish. All finishers receive a medal and refreshments and proceeds support the local school.

Take on the Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series on 28 Feb 2026 at Birches Valley, a scenic yet testing woodland course with steep climbs, fast descents and technical, muddy trails. Half and 10K with canicross options and eco wooden medals.

Cloud Nine is a nine mile, off-road fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back with about 1250 ft of climb. The 2026 route runs anticlockwise, entries are limited and FRA minimum kit is required.

Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water, offering a 10k and a half marathon that visits nearby villages. The event is fully marked with water stations, first aid cover and prizes for top finishers.

A point-to-point, fully marked long-distance race along the Taff Trail from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw, covering about 70 km. The course mixes upland trails and valley cycle paths, with six checkpoints and a Merthyr drop bag for mid-rac..

Two winter mountain races between Brecon and Cardiff. The Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is about 75 km (47.5 miles) over 11 summits with roughly 2680 m ascent, while the Taff Xtreme Marathon covers the second half at about 26.2 miles and 1300 m..

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 on 1 March 2026, choose from 3 km to ultra distances or tackle a flexible 7 hour time challenge. Enjoy scenic footpaths, aid stations, medals and vegan goody bags.

A winter trail ultra around Bristol with 45 mile and 30 mile self navigated routes, staffed checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and bespoke finishers medals and technical T shirts.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2026 offering 5 km, 5 km Canicross and a new 10 km course across riverside paths, rocky sections and stair climbs for varied trail running conditions.

Run the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop across Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, climbs, fast descents and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Kids course, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal complete the day.

A short mountain race in Dolgarrog covering 6.8 km with 417 m of ascent. The 2026 event served as the WFRA Short Welsh Championship and used online entry and electronic timing.

A 9 km fell race at Shatton in the Hope Valley with 450 m of ascent. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18, full kit required; the race holds UK Athletics insurance and is part of local fell race series.

A flexible three day running event based at The Unicorn Inn in Telford with options of 8 miles, a half marathonish distance or a full marathon across one, two or three days, and a ticket range from about £42 to £115.