Trail Running calendar near Much Wenlock 2025-2026

Take on the Beast of the Blacks, a scenic trail running challenge through the Black Mountains of Wales with 11 mile, 20 mile or epic 40 mile options. Fully marked and well supported with checkpoints, camping, medics, canicross friendly faci..

The Grindleford Gallop is a scenic 34 km trail across the Peak District with sweeping edge views. Follow moorland, villages and Chatsworth Park while supporting Grindleford Primary School; this volunteer run is currently full.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Run the undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge event offers bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

A challenging 6.5 mile fell race across boggy Pennine moorland and up Pule Hill, with tussocky trods and stream crossings that may leave your feet wet. Organised by Holmfirth Harriers in Marsden. Expect variable weather and carry full FRA k..

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills Sports Centre in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a friendly, chip timed five mile off road challenge. Entry limited to 300 runners so grab your spot and enjoy a community atmosphere.

Tackle the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six charming villages around Bury, with scenic trails, checkpoints and a finisher neck gaiter. All proceeds support the Sunnywood Project youth and community work.

Run through pastoral trails at Hyde Hall Farm for the Moo Marathon experience with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every runner. Expect lap based routes, a bespoke finish medal and cupless aid stations.

Trails of Mena on 21 March 2026 offers marathon and 20 mile trail distances around North Wingfield, with mixed tracks, woodland and some climbs. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations, post race hot drinks and a commemorative medal.

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

Run scenic trails around Bakewell from Thornbridge Brewery on waymarked 7 km or 13.5 km routes with climbs and a riverside descent. Finish in the tap room with a beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Beyond Bristol offers scenic urban trail running on 28 March 2026, starting and finishing at Museum Square. Choose 25 km or 55 km routes that wind under Clifton Suspension Bridge and through parks, woodland and old railway lines with chip t..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.