Trail Running calendar near Polesworth 2026-2027

An off road 10 km trail around Barbury Castle near Wroughton, featuring tracks, grass and Smeathes Ridge. The event is fully marshalled, supports Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and includes a finishers medal and post race refreshm..

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

A BS Category fell race in Castleton on 22 May 2026 with a 9.2 km course, 427 m climb, and a ridge route that returns from Hollins Cross. Entry is through SiEntries, open 15 March to 20 May, minimum age 18, fee £8.

An evening fell race in Carsington Village on 22 May 2026 covering 9.5 km (6 miles) across pasture, tracks and steep hills with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. It is organised by Carsington & Hopton CARE and runs under FRA..

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

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.

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 point to point 86 mile trail race on The Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury with open GPS tracking, eight checkpoints and a 28 hour cutoff. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and limited to 150 run..

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 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 timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

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.