Trail Running calendar near Ranton 2025-2026

Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54‑mile circular ultra starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park, near Northampton. Described as friendly and welcoming by the organizers, the route meanders through Northamptonshire’s countryside, including Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and parts of the..

Calderdale Hike is a long-running endurance event organized by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The 46th edition is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026, and is open to entrants aged 14 and over on the day. Participants can choose from 17-, 26-, or 36-mile routes, welcoming b..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

Nene Valley Races’ Kings Cliffe 10k is a friendly, scenic trail race held at KC Active in Kingsmead, Station Road, Kings Cliffe (PE8 6YH). The 10-kilometre loop starts and finishes in Kings Cliffe and winds through green fields, farm tracks, and disused railway paths in the Nene Valley countryside...

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026 is a high-country sky-running challenge in Eryri’s Ogwen Valley, based at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig. Runners choose from three demanding distances: 40km, 25km, and 15km, each threading epic mountain routes across the Carneddau Front Range and the Glyderau, with the highest..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Runners choose which end to start from and represent either Market Harborough / Leicestershire or Northampton / Northamptonshire. There are 100 places available from each end. The entry fee is £32 and the minimum age is 18..

Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a 230-kilometre trail ultramarathon along the Pennine Bridleway, from Edale in the Peak District through West and North Yorkshire moors to Cumbria. The route covers about 230km (143 miles) with roughly 6,162 metres of ascent, aiming for a 75-hour finish. Desc..

Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a 137 km Pennine Bridleway ultramarathon across West and North Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with about 3275 metres of ascent. The route blends runnable trails with technical climbs and some walker-friendly alternatives, designed for a 50-hour completion. The a..

MTC Gelert is a 47-mile ultramarathon from Barmouth to Llanidloes in mid-Wales. Day 3 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and CYMRUN, the route stays largely on National Cycle Route 8, finishing with a short final stretch into Llanidloes. The event embraces a cup-free, self-supported ethos, w..

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon held in Chester, run by GB Ultras. The route climbs about 1590 metres and follows the Sandstone Trail, the Marches Way by the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest and the Bridgewater Canal, with 12 checkpoints along the cours..

Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a multi-route trail event run by the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, Shropshire. On 18 April 2026, participants can choose from four routes: SW80K (50 miles, 24-hour limit), Mammothon (26 miles, 12 hours), Half Mammothon (13 miles, 6 hours) and Tusker..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs suitable for various fitness levels. Set within over 1,000 acres of historic parkland featuring a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and famous long-horned cattle, the fairly flat courses are ideal for be..

Join Running Adventures for a spectacular guided trail run across the Malvern Hills and surrounding trails. The 18-mile route starts and finishes at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, and climbs to the Malvern ridge summit, visiting all the ridge summits with sweeping views. Ele..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy, staged by South Wales LDWA, is held at The Girl Guide Hall, Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny (NP7 5TR). The event offers three distances—50 miles, 30 miles and a new 20-mile route—making it LDWA's toughest mountain challenge. The route winds through the Black Mountains and the Worl..

Peak District Birthday Bash is an endurance event organized by CraggRunner, based from The Peveril Centre in Castleton, in the Peak District. It offers two distances: a Full Bash of 70 km (43.5 miles) and a Half Bash of 35 km (approximately 22.75 miles). The course takes walkers and runners on a spe..

Beast of the Beacons is a three-distance trail-running challenge staged by Limitless Trails in the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall in Crickhowell, Wales. Runners tackle 10 miles, 20 miles or 40 miles, with elevation gains of roughly 2,026 ft, 4,219 ft..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19th April 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ (Concert Field, Cannock Chase Forest). The event is organised by RunThrough UK and is held in support of Midlands Air Ambulance. Distances offered include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a juni..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..