Trail Running calendar near Rugby 2025-2026

We have found 324 Trailruns within 80 miles of Rugby. See below where and when you can find the races.

Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an iconic ultra in the Chiltern Hills, tracing ridgeline trails between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill. The race starts from Berkhamsted Castle and finishes at Hampden Meadow in Wendover, following the Ridgeway National Trail via Ashridge Estate and viewpoints such..

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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..

Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail run by Running Adventures on the Malvern Hills. The route starts and finishes at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, and covers 18 miles with over 1,300 metres (about 4,400 feet) of elevation. Runners traverse the ridge, visiting the summi..

Peak District Birthday Bash is an off-road endurance event based at The Peveril Centre in Castleton, offering a 70km full route and a 35km half route around the central Peak District. It welcomes walkers and runners, providing a challenging yet fun adventure through varied landscapes. The race suppo..

RunThrough UK’s Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place at Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, near Rugeley, UK. The event features four races: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, offering options for a wide range of runners. The course blends forest trails, gravel paths and stretches of..

The Thames Ring 250 is a challenging 250-mile (approximately 256 miles) trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Streatley-on-Thames, UK. The race follows an anti-clockwise loop along the Thames, the Grand Union Canal, and the Oxford Canal, primarily on flat canal and riverside paths. Despite t..

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk starting at Holdgate Church, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire. The event offers two routes: a 22-mile long option and a 10-mile shorter route. From Holdgate the courses head over tracks and fields to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire; the l..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile countryside route around Meriden, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club. Participants may walk or run, solo or in a relay, for fun or charity. The event features five checkpoints offering cold drinks and a selection of food, plus meals at th..

The Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon take place in Derbyshire, starting from Ashbourne Leisure Centre. The event features a multi-terrain, undulating course along the historic Tissington Trail, a former railway line running 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The route offers stunning..

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr and Relay 2026 is a running event staged in the private Eastnor Castle Deer Park, set within the Malvern Hills National Landscape. The route runs along a private estate road in a figure‑of‑eight, with stunning views of Eastnor Castle and British Camp, the Iron Age hill fo..

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Thames Path 100 is Centurion Running’s 100-mile ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Richmond, London to Oxford, finishing in the grounds of Oxford University. The 161 km course climbs about 1,900 feet and is described as flat and fast, with roughly 25% paved and 75% trail terrain. It is a point..

The Malvern Hills Ultra (MHU) is Ultra Running Ltd’s four-distance ultramarathon held near the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. The 47-mile option is an out-and-back course along the Worcestershire Way from Abberley Village Hall (start/finish), turning at Sally’s Place and British Camp, with a total..

Rapid Relays is a dynamic running event held at the scenic Culden Faw Estate in Fawley, near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The race features a woodland trail course on estate tracks with gently undulating terrain, including a notable climb before 3 kilometers followed by a long downhill stretch bac..

Tempo Trail Races 2026 is a weekend trail running event held in the scenic Cotswolds, based at Ilmington Sports & Social Club near Shipston On Stour. The event offers a variety of race distances to suit different levels, including a 100K Ultra, a new 50K Ultra, a Marathon, a Half Marathon, and a 10K..

The Rainow 5 is a popular 5-mile trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. Attracting 250-300 runners, the race features a hilly course that includes scenic ridge paths and local nature reserves. Established in 1989..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a 6-mile walk featuring a river boat crossing. The event is l..

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The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Scheduled for May 2026, it offers three main challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), featuring five different 5km loops run hourly over five hours; the Headlight Hop (10k), an ea..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..