Trail Running calendar near Mordiford 2026-2027

Experience the Shropshire Hills at the Shropshire Way 80K Festival, a trail running and walking event with routes through summits, ancient tracks and woodlands. Choose distances from 10 km to 80 km and help fund Grow Cook Learn.

Join a guided group trail run along the Malverns ridge from North Malvern, covering 18 miles with over 1300 m of ascent and stunning summit views. Expect steady trails at about 10 to 11 minutes per mile with friendly support and full kit in..

Tackle the Beast of the Beacons in Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20 or 40 mile trails across ridges, reservoirs and woodland. Well supported checkpoints, camping and handcrafted trophies await adventurous runners.

Explore the Black Mountains and Blaenavon World Heritage area from Abergavenny with 20, 30 or 50 mile routes across rugged trails and canal towpaths. Hosted by LDWA South Wales on 18 19 April 2026, ideal for endurance runners and walkers.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for 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.

Take on scenic, undulating forest trails in Cannock Chase AONB with half marathon, 10K, 5K or junior race. Chip timed entries include a themed medal, free photos and a lively event village while supporting Midlands Air Ambulance and Newlife..

Run the Thames Ring Series along scenic river and canal towpaths with three distances: TR250 full loop, TR150 and TR100 sections. Choose your challenge and enjoy riverside trails, checkpoint support and GPS tracking across this adventure.

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.

Discover the Butcombe Trail Ultra across the scenic Mendip Hills AONB with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated trail options. This volunteer run event supports the Mendip Hills Fund and is an UTMB index qualifier.

Enjoy scenic 10 and 22 mile waymarked walks from Holdgate Church on 25 April 2026, climbing Abdon Burf the highest point in Shropshire and taking in Wenlock Edge views to Mid Wales. Proceeds support local church communities.

Run 40 miles along the scenic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal towpath from Malpas to Brecon Basin on mostly firm, flat terrain. Community run with fully supported checkpoints and a commemorative finish memento.

Tackle the 41.4 mile Coventry Way Challenge on Sunday 26 April 2026, a mostly off road route through Warwickshire and Solihull countryside. Start and finish at Meriden with checkpoints, food, trackers and a hot meal at the end.

Run the scenic Tissington Trail on 26 April 2026 with marathon and half marathon options along a traffic free, mixed terrain route from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and a welcoming trail atmosphere.

Choose your distance from 3 km to ultra marathon and tackle a 7 hour time challenge around scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Enjoy lap aid stations, vegan snacks and a finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km.

Push your limits at the Dragonfly Challenge, a six hour event at Pooley Country Park where you run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like. Enjoy parkland views and a signature climb, and take home a medal or a tree planting token.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Rasus y Bannau is a series of epic mountain races starting and finishing in Brecon, traversing the Brecon Beacons ridges with marathon and ultra options. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain and stunning views for an unforgettable challenge.

Tackle the HOWUM 30 mile ultra on 2 May 2026 around Llanidloes, a scenic trail route past Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River Severn. With fully stocked checkpoints, no time limit and a Pegasus medal at the finish, it is a suppor..