Trail Running calendar near Martley 2025-2026

Inaugural MTC Afanc ultra on 18 April 2026 sends runners 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. Expect rugged scenery, strict pacing and a hard earned Afanc medal at the finish.

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102 mile trail challenge around Chester on Saturday 18 April 2026, linking canals, the Sandstone Trail and Delamere Forest. Expect rugged scenery, live GPS tracking and buckle awards for finishers.

Run or walk the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, enjoying hilly trails through peaks, Iron Age hillforts and woodlands. Distances 10 km to 80 km and proceeds support Grow Cook Learn.

Run the Chiltern Ridge Classic 51K with 996m of climb across Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon and The Ridgeway from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. A UTMB Index event limited to 400 runners with a fully marked course and aid stations.

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, summiting the peaks and tackling 1300 m of ascent with a qualified coach. Not a race; expect steady trail pace, stunning views and friendly company.

Challenge the Beast of the Beacons on 18 April 2026 at Gilestone Farm, Powys with 10, 20 or 40 mile trail options across ridges, reservoirs and forests. Expect technical, scenic terrain with marshals, camping and on site catering.

Discover the Black Mountains and World Heritage landscapes around Blaenavon on this LDWA long distance walk and run. Pick 20, 30 or 50 mile routes that tackle classic climbs, quiet valleys and canal side finishes.

Challenge yourself on this 9 km Peak District fell race with 320 m of climb, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. Join the community and support Kettleshulme Primary School as all profits go to the school.

Take on the inaugural MTC Y Draig Goch on 19 April 2026, a scenic 35 mile stage from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers earn a Y Draig Goch medal and top athletes win bespoke t..

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 miles trail race across Rodge Hill and woodland, with challenging climbs and quiet country lanes. Finishers get bespoke medals and proceeds benefit Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Join a guided 14 km trail run in peaceful Penllyn Forest on 19 April 2026, exploring quiet tracks between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. Expect a led run with scenic stops and friendly company in person.

Run the scenic Thames Ring, a multi distance trail loop from Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canals. Choose 100, 150 or 250 mile challenges on riverside paths with GPS tracking and checkpoint support, 22 to 26 April 2026.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Tackle the scenic Butcombe Trail Ultra in the Mendip Hills with 50 mile or 50 km self navigation routes starting at Churchill HQ. Rugged off road trails, pub stops and friendly volunteer support await.

Discover the Corvedale Cake Walk from Holdgate Church near Much Wenlock, featuring scenic tracks and climbs to Abdon Burf, Shropshire's highest point. Choose 22 mile or 10 mile routes, enjoy refreshments and support church communities.

Take on the Coventry Way Challenge, a scenic 41.4 mile circular trail around Coventry mostly across Warwickshire and Solihull, to be completed in a single day. Open to solo walkers and runners or relay teams, with checkpoints and finish mea..

Run the Tissington Trail Marathon or Half in Ashbourne on 26 April 2026 and enjoy traffic free miles along a scenic former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. Both distances offer a challenging out and back on mixed undulating terrain.

Run Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026, choosing 21k or 42k over undulating woodland trails that pass Blakemere Moss, the Sandstone Trail and Old Pale Hill. Enjoy marked kilometres, aid stations and classic forest scenery.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.