Trail Running calendar near Sandwell Valley 2026-2027

A historic, short fell race on 12 August 2026 organised by Goyt Valley Striders from Buxworth Memorial Club. The loop is 3.4 miles with 275 m of ascent and entries often sell out.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

An evening off road race around Darley Dale featuring forest trails, several climbs and a final rise to the Oker Trig Point. The marked course is 7.3 km with 240 m of ascent and has advance registration only.

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 relaunch village fell race in the Peak District covering 5.5 miles over fields, lanes and country roads, finishing with a long downhill back to Flagg. Open entry period runs from August 2025 to August 2026.

A 50k and 100k trail event around Market Harborough on 15 August 2026, following long-distance footpaths with marked routes, aid stations and mandatory kit requirements. Free guided recces, pre-order merchandise and an event medal for all f..

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

Mynydd Maen Traverse is a running event near Pontypool featuring a 9.8 km route with 291 m of climb. It includes separate junior races and accepts team entries of three.

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills on 15 August 2026, finishing with a Tring Brewery tour, tasting and a pint or soft drink in the brewery beer garden. Spaces are limited to 50 and a ticket price of £35 is shown.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

On 16 August 2026 South West Spartan stages Sprint, Super and Beast obstacle races at Badminton Park in South Gloucestershire, with mixed terrain across fields and woodland and a one day trifecta option.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with about 275 m of ascent; the route passes over and under the M62 and reaches Hollingworth Lake. Held in Newhey, Rochdale on 16 August 2026 with a minimum age of 16.

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.

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, mostly off road through trails and woodland. Canicross friendly, entries include a medal, a pint cup and a free drink.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.

An approximate 5 mile undulating trail near Treeton Cricket & Football Pavilion organised by Rotherham Running Club on 18 August 2026, marshalled and with post-run refreshments. Entries open 1 June to 16 August; minimum age 16.

Self-navigated trail races in the Peak District offering 41, 26.9 and 15.5 mile courses with large ascent, stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal. Courses start in Edale near the train station.

A summer ultra on the Community Forest Path near Bristol with a 45 mile full loop and a 30 mile partial loop. The event features four checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, timed tracking from 2026 and a mandatory kit list.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.