Trail Running calendar near Minsterley 2026-2027

Off road 10 km alongside the Llangollen Canal with a kids 1 mile race; chip timed event with finisher medal included and a feeding station on course.

A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.

Multiple distance running event in Avenham Park, Preston with 10K, half, marathon and ultra on marked hard surface loops and post race refreshments.

A 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir with scenic views, a bespoke finisher medal, and support for Derby & District RSPCA; entrants must be 16 or older.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A measured 50 km route from Telford Town Park to Shrewsbury that passes historic sites such as Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. The event features chip timing, five nutrition stations and a bespoke finish medal.

A point to point half marathon along the High Peak Trail from Friden to Cromford on compacted limestone and cinder, with coach transfers and four aid stations.

A 10k trail run at Symonds Yat with riverside views and a notable final one kilometre climb. The mostly off road course includes long gravel firetracks and on site coffee and hot food.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.

A 5.8 miles Peak District fell race around Youlgrave with rough trails, climbs, a swamp and partial marking. Entry is £6 with limited places and proceeds support Youlgrave Parish Council.

A one-lap, approximately 10 km trail race around Quarry Bank Mill with mixed surfaces, a new flat loop, medals for finishers and veteran prizes by age group.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle through the northern Cotswolds, with five routes from 7 km to 50 km across bridleways, woodland and open ridge lines.

A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be..

A 26.2 mile walking and running challenge around Alstonefield with 4800 feet of ascent, staffed checkpoints, food at the finish and community fundraising.

A multi-stage event at Dare Valley Country Park where runners complete five Pure distances within 24 hours, with separate and combined results. Distances include 5k, 10k, 50k, half marathon and marathon.

A fully supported trail running event in May 2027 along the way-marked Heart of Wales Line Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, offered in **50 miles**, **26 miles**, and **16 miles** distances.

Three trail races of 50, 26 and 16 miles along the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park where runners complete as many 400 m laps as possible in 6, 12 or 24 hours.

A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.

A last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.