Trail Running calendar near Norton 2026-2027

A BS category fell race on 22 May 2026 in Castleton, covering 9.2 km with 427 m ascent along the Great Ridge. Entries open 15 March and close 20 May; minimum age 18 and entry fee is £8.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The 9.5 km route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths and two road crossings and is held under FRA rules.

A non-stop 145 mile canal towpath race from Birmingham to London, fully waymarked and held under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, most places are allocated via a pre-entry lottery and a 45 hour cut off applies.

Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk on 23 May 2026 offers 10-mile and 16-mile waymarked routes from Trefonen, across fields, woods and moorland, with checkpoints at Llansilin and Craig Sychtyn and finish on the Offa's Dyke National Trail.

MacTuffX Blackburn on 23 May 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over ten repeated 400m or 800m laps. Entrants must be 18 or older and fees vary by category.

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.

Experience the scenic Herefordshire countryside with the Crocodile 8. This event features woodland trails and steep climbs across an 8.8 mile course including music and a post race celebration.

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.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

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.

A social run at Bowdon Rugby Club on 30 May 2026 that combines a 5 km course with drink stations and obstacles. Drinks are provided during the course and participants must be 18 or over.

Test your endurance in the heart of the Peak District with 55 km or 101 km ultra-trail routes. Experience a mix of high moors and river valleys starting from the historic Bakewell Showground.

A themed Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 30 May 2026 celebrating 50 years of Rocky, with distances from 3 km up to ultramarathon and themed medals, pins, aid stations and free parking.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon from Ivinghoe Beacon to Ridgeway View Campsite on 30 May 2026. The route covers about 1000 m of ascent, includes four checkpoints with supplies and has a 10 hour time limit.

A track based endurance event at Woodbank Park offering 6, 12 and 24 hour options where runners complete repeated 400 metre laps. Chip timed results and a finisher medal are provided, with onsite aid and indoor facilities.

Join the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed for a timed, multi lap event with flexible rock up and run starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, cake at the finish and digital results.

A 50 miles trail run around Telford that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with varied trails, four stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. There is a 9PM cut off and an entry fee is listed.