Trail Running calendar near Much Wenlock 2026-2027

A non stop *268 mile* winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, with a 156 hour limit and over 10,700 metres of ascent. The route passes Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall and the Cheviots.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

An offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. Race and virtual entries are available in January, with paid entries receiving themed medals.

A seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor where runners or walkers choose daily distances from 5k to Ultra and earn a unique medal each day; a virtual option is available during January.

Trail event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances within a seven hour time limit. The offroad laps include a hill and vineyard sections and a virtual option with a personalised bib and medal is available.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Lusty Run offers offroad distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit. A virtual option during January includes a personalised virtual bib and recorded result.

Offroad lap-based event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. A virtual January option, themed medals and on-site facilities are provided.

Part of the Seven Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers 5k, 10k, Half, Marathon and Ultra options on 2.5k laps with a seven hour time limit. A virtual option in January includes a personalised bib and medal after..

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Greedy Run is at Pengethley Manor on 16 January 2027. Runners choose 5k, 10k, half, marathon or ultra and must complete their chosen distance within seven hours on a tough off road lap course.

A night trail at Rivington with a UFO themed final round of the Petzl Night Runner Series. Offers a 10k and a Half Marathon plus a free 1k kids event, reflective course and head torch required.

An off road event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, full marathon and ultra distances with a seven hour limit. Virtual entries and themed medals are available.

A six hour loop event at Ryton Pools Country Park on a 3.3 mile crushed stone route around pools and pasture. Participants run as many laps as they wish within six hours; canicross and rucking are permitted and a portion of entries supports..

Weekend half marathon and 10k races along the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, featuring a gentle uphill out and slight downhill return. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

A muddy, hilly cross-country event around May Hill in Gloucestershire on 30–31 January 2027, offering a main 7–9 mile route, a longer 14–15 mile Mayhem option, and a canicross category.

Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park is a six hour timed event on a 3.3 mile off-road loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose. Canicross is permitted and the route passes woods, open grassland and water.

A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra on 6 February 2027 uses a 4.2 mile loop split between trail and tarmac. Medals are awarded at 32 miles and the final runner remaining receives a trophy.

A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. Experience vineyard trails with a seven hour time limit and unique medal options for individuals or pairs.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cutoff. The route links the Sandstone Trail and North Cheshire Way and is licensed by the Trail Running Assoc..