Trail Running calendar near Polesworth 2026-2027

The BOWUM is a 30-mile ultramarathon exploring the historic Welsh borderlands. The circular route from Monmouth passes three ancient castles and features a mix of trail and road. This inaugural event offers supported checkpoints and encoura..

A Category B short fell race of about 5.2 km with 213 m of ascent in Horwich on 4 April 2026. The route climbs to Rivington Pike and returns; pre entry and day entry are available and junior races are organised for multiple age groups.

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

Join the Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap on Sun 5 Apr 2026 in Crowden near Woodhead for a testing 9.5 km moorland race with 518 m of ascent and spectacular Peak District views. Teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Experience Halifax like never before. The Halifax Urban Trail is a unique 10K route that takes runners through the town's historic buildings, from Shibden Park to the Piece Hall. This inaugural event supports a local hospice charity.

Rose of the Shires Ultra The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54-mile circular ultra marathon in Northamptonshire. The route starts and finishes at Brixworth Country Park and passes through countryside, villages, towns, and two country parks...

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

On 11 April 2026 the Calderdale Hike offers circular 35, 24 and 16 mile routes from Sowerby Bridge across high Pennine moors, open to walkers and runners, with compulsory kit checks and professional timing.

A guided one-day trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, led by English Athletics qualified run leaders. The route includes Ridgeway sections, well stocked checkpoints and a wooden finisher’s medal.

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.

An out-and-back ultra along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way with a county-versus-county scoring format, feed stations, two dark tunnels, and a 7 hour cut-off. Entries limited to 100 starters from each end.

Three fell races around Dinas Bran in Llangollen include long, medium and a new 5 mile course. The event donates profits to the local mountain rescue and Llangollen Foodbank.

A circular 10 km trail race around the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The course is waymarked and marshalled with an aid station, eco measures in place and entry via SiEntries with a £22 fee.

Tackle a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

A short fell race in Wirksworth that climbs to a trig point and returns over trails and fields. The main course is about 6.9 km and there are separate short and junior races for younger runners.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

A 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes that follows National Cycle Route 8 and forms Day 3 of the six day CYMRUN series. Entrant numbers are limited and a 4 mph minimum average pace is enforced.

The PB230 Trail Challenge is a 230km journey along the Pennine Bridleway with 75 hours to finish. It offers indoor checkpoints with hot meals and sleeping space, traversing the scenic uplands of the Peak District, Yorkshire, and Cumbria. En..

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 18 April 2026 with 1590 m of ascent, 12 checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off. TRA licensed event with live GPS tracking and entry fees from £207.