Trail Running calendar near Pontesbury 2026-2027

A four day 184 mile multi day ultra along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, with daily finishers medals, included accommodation for nights one to three and mandatory kit and time cut rules.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble Station to Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a bespoke finisher medal and head visor for competitors.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked kilometres, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal. An event village provides food, drink and free race photos.

A long-established August event in NE Wales from Cilcain Village Hall offering 32 miles, 24 miles and 16 miles routes that follow the Clwydian Hills and the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau. Walkers and runners are welcome.

A BS Fell Race near Uppermill in the Peak District, covering 10 km with 400 m of ascent. The course is fully flagged and marshalled, entry is via SiEntries, and the entry fee includes a chip butty at the finish.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Historic fell race in Buxworth on 12 August 2026. A short 3.4 mile (5.5 km) course with 275 m of climb, organised by Goyt Valley Striders; entries carry a fee and the event often sells out.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

A local Darley Dale race organised by Matlock Athletic Club, featuring a short approach from the cricket club, marshalled route and a hill near the finish with views over the Derwent Valley; post-race facilities and prize giving at the cric..

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunched 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg on 14 August 2026, running off road through fields, lanes and country roads toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton with a downhill return to the village. Pre-entry £7, race-day £8.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau using a 7.51 km loop with 511 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams can complete as many laps as they choose while using on site camping and support facilities.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Race The Train 2026 in Tywyn, Mid-Wales on 15 August 2026 offers multiple running distances from a 14 mile challenge to a Toddlers Trot, with specified age categories and entry fees; entries close 10 August 2026.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with 275 metres of ascent. The route crosses the M62 and skirts Hollingworth Lake; venue Bulls Head in Newhey on Sunday 16 August 2026 with set entry fees and a minimum age of 16.

Ribble Runfest is a looped 10K to ultra event around Avenham Park and Upper Farm nature reserve in Preston, held on hard paths with on-course refreshments and bespoke medals for finishers.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.