Trail Running calendar near Much Wenlock 2025-2026

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail event in the Peak District, based in the village of Hartington. Open to both runners and walkers, it offers two distance options described as marathon-ish and about 15 miles, allowing participants to choose a challenging route that explores the White Peak area..

The EDDUM 2026 is a 50-mile trail challenge around the Epynt Way, staged by Pegasus Ultra Running. The route loops around the Sennybridge Training Area, one of the UK’s largest military training zones, tracing the boundary of the Epynt Way through Wales’ largely untouched countryside. Expect dramati..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day multiday ultra running event scheduled for 6-9 August 2026. The full route follows the Thames Path from the river source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, a total of 184 miles. The event is split into four stages, each run as its own ultra race: 57 mile..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra takes place on 6 August 2026. The race distance is 57 miles with approximately 370 m ascent and 474 m descent. The event starts at Kemble Station and finishes at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. Entry is advertised at £90 for an individual solo entry; deposits and payments ar..

Cordwell Colossus is a 20-mile trail run in North East Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District. The course loops through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys, weaving woodland tracks, farmland lanes and single-track trails with views from higher ground. The route covers just over 20 miles with about..

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through tree-root–strewn woods, including a short tarmac stretch bef..

Flagg Moor Run is a revived fell race in the Peak District National Park, organized by Flagg Parish Council. The 5.5-mile route takes participants off road through fields, lanes and country roads from Flagg toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton, finishing with a steady downhill mile and a half back to the v..

The Foxton Hound Ultra is an ultra-distance trail event around Market Harborough. It offers two distances: 50k 100k The race is licensed by the TRA and held under UKA rules. Race headquarters, start and finish are at Winwick Hall, Winwick, Northamptonshire. Prizes are awarded to the top three mal..

Moel Famau 24 is a multi-hour hill and trail event on the Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau. Competitors use a loop on mountain slopes based at Plas Dolben Farm. The course is a loop of about 7.5 km with about 500 m of ascent per lap. Entrants may take part in either a 12-hour or 24-hour option. Solo run..

INFERNO – Edale’s Ring of Hell is a demanding Peak District trail event offering four distances: Ultra (41 miles with about 10,000 ft ascent), Marathon (26.9 miles, ~6,400 ft), Half (15.5 miles, ~4,000 ft), and 10 miles (10 miles, ~2,700 ft). Starting from Edale Village Hall, courses are self-naviga..

The Summer GMU (Green Man Ultra) is a Bristol-area ultramarathon offering two distances: 45 miles (GMU45) and 30 miles (GMU30). Both races use the same clockwise course along the Community Forest Path, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School for GMU45, and starting at The White Horse in Hambroo..

The Beast of Llangattock is a trail running event on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Park Farm, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys. The event offers four distances, all on marked courses with GPX files available for download. 10 km (6 miles) 10 miles (16 km) 20 miles (32.5 km) 32 miles (51 km) Cut-off ti..

The Nottingham Running Festival takes place on Sunday 30 August 2026 at Colwick Country Park, Nottingham Racecourse (NG2 4BE). The event is held in support of Nottinghamshire Hospice. The route includes lakeside paths, wide trails and a section inside the racecourse. Half Marathon 10K 5K Junior Ra..

Set in the historic Peak District village of Eyam, Eyam Fell Race is a scenic 10 km fell run that starts and finishes in Eyam. The course climbs from the village up to Sir William Hill, passes the Barrel Inn and crosses Abney Moor, rewarding runners with panoramic views before a steep woodland desce..

The RIDUM is a 30-mile ultra marathon held in South East Wales, following the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk. This challenging trail run features 4,252 feet of elevation, taking participants across ridge tops around the Caerphilly basin with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The route inclu..

Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for local rural primary schools. The venue has on-site parking with an overflo..

The Joust Races 2026 is a 24-hour multi-lap running event held on Saturday 5 September 2026. The format uses a looped course with each lap approximately 5.56 miles. The course is described as well marked and marshalled, easily navigable and relatively flat. The event takes place in an area called t..

Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain day in Snowdonia, North Wales. The route covers approximately 30 miles (50 km) and about 4,000 metres of ascent, linking the 15 Welsh 3,000-ft peaks across the Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau massifs, including the dramatic Crib Goch traverse. Run as a gui..

Three Towers Ultra offers two long-distance options on the West Pennine Moors in Lancashire: 39 miles with about 5,890 feet of ascent, and 55 miles with about 8,350 feet. The course starts in Darwen, just south of Blackburn, and visits three famous towers—Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel—over demanding,..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October 2026 at Concert Field, Birches Valley, Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ. The event offers multiple distances on forest terrain and includes a separate junior race. The course runs along forest paths, woodland tracks and g..