Trail Running calendar near Polesworth 2025-2026

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Take on the scenic 26 km She Strides Metric Marathon in Hebden Bridge on 18 July 2026, tracing moorland trails past Stoodley Pike and finishing back in the lively town centre. Expect rugged singletrack, a supportive crew and a finisher meda..

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Join scenic trail races at Winwick Hall on 19 July 2026 with 10k, 5k and family 2k across mixed terrain and rolling hills. Finishers get medals and free photos while a tea room and parking make it a great day out.

Explore Revesby Estate's parkland and woodland trails with roaming deer in a scenic trail race on 19 July 2026. Choose from a 10 stage Challenge for solo or teams, a half marathon, 10km, 5km and a tabbing 10km to suit all abilities.

Tackle trails and a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey on 19 July 2026, with 5 mile and 10 mile options. Fully marked courses, water stations and marshals make the scenic Herefordshire challenge welcoming to all abilities.

Run a scenic two lap 5 mile trail through Alderley Park's woodland, lakeside and working farm. Enjoy a commemorative technical finisher shirt, free parking and fast chip timing with instant results.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Take on a relaxed 5k or 10k at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July in the Rock up n' Run summer pop up series. Turn up on the night or book ahead and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink after your run.

Enjoy the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026, a spirited 4 mile fell run across the Peak District with around 162 m of climb. On the day entry is £8 and all fees support Sheldon village funds.

Join the Railway Ultra on 25 July 2026 for a scenic riverside run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Pick distances from 9 to 37 miles and enjoy aid stations and nearby pubs.

Tackle Alderman's Ascent, a classic fell race in the South West Pennines with 8.5 km and over 400 m of climb, passing the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks. This tenth anniversary race on 25 July 2026 is a counter for the English Fell R..

Tackle the classic Holme Moss Fell Race across Pennine moorland, a testing 28.5 km course with big climbs and navigation challenges. Expect stunning views, race prizes, free post race food and mountain rescue cover.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

She Strides women's only 50k in Hebden Bridge offers a stunning, supportive ultra through moorland, woods and charming Pennine towns. Expect well stocked vegan friendly checkpoints, female support crew and a finisher medal.

Explore the scenic Dove and Manifold valleys with the Dovedale Dipper, a trail running and challenge walking event based in Hartington in the Peak District. Choose the 15 mile Little Dipper or the tougher 26 mile Big Dipper on 1 August 2026..

Join the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle on Sunday 2 August 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes through scenic castle grounds. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a lively event village.

On 2 August 2026, run or walk a scenic circular route along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile options. Well supported checkpoints, finish food, a finisher badge and a cake competition promise a fun day out.

Take on the Standish Woodland Chase on 2 August 2026, a hilly just over 8 miles route along the Cotswold Way featuring woodland trails and escarpment views. All finishers receive a metal souvenir medal.