Trail Running calendar near Minsterley 2026-2027

A traditional Peak District fell race starting and finishing in Youlgrave. The 5.8-mile route features mixed terrain, including trails, fields, and a swamp. All event profits support local village facilities.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

Experience a focused fell running challenge in Little Hayfield with a steep 1.2 mile climb up and down Lantern Pike plus a separate distance for junior runners.

Experience a 10.5 km fell race at Totley Moor featuring 440 meters of elevation gain. This established event in Sheffield is part of the Totley AC Race Series and offers a limited number of 250 places for participants.

Explore a scenic 10k trail race within the historic grounds of Quarry Bank Mill. The course winds through the village and woods, featuring a varied mix of terrain and surfaces. It's a chip-timed event with a finisher's medal, on-site facili..

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

Experience an out and back 6 mile trail race near the source of the River Yarrow. This event features lesser known paths and tracks starting from the Rivington Tea Room.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Experience a classic fell race through the Peak District National Park starting in Castleton. This 9.2 km course takes runners along the scenic Great Ridge with over 400 meters of elevation gain and a descent from Hollins Cross.

Experience an evening fell race through ancient landscapes and modern turbines with views of the Peak District. This 9.5 km course features steep hills and a downhill finish in Carsington Village.

A non stop 145 mile ultramarathon from Birmingham to London along the Grand Union Canal Towpath. This iconic event features a flat route with a 45 hour cut off and is open to all runners aged 20 and over.

Experience the landscape of the Shropshire and Mid Wales border with 10 or 16 mile routes for walkers and runners. Enjoy a scenic journey through moorlands and woods finishing on the historic Offa’s Dyke National Trail.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

The Crocodile 8 is an 8.8-mile run on mixed terrain around Herefordshire's Tillington and Burghill. It features music on the course, steep climbs, and a lively after-event party. Entry is by advance registration only.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

An off-road race in Dursley on 25 May 2026 covering about 10.31 km with 318 m of climb, visiting Cam Peak, Cam Long Down, Uley Bury and Downham Hill. Entries are limited to 120 and handled via Entry Central.

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Experience the inaugural Bluebell's Revenge fell race featuring an 8.9 km figure-of-eight course around the Chevin. This FRA-licensed event offers 315 meters of climbing and concludes with social food and drinks at the Bluebell Inn.