Trail Running calendar near Shepshed 2026-2027

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District on an 18km trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy flexible start times and a scenic route along the Pennine Bridleway with full safety team support.

The The Ultra Loop - Manchester will take place in Prestwich from Saturday 20 March 2027 to Sunday 21 March 2027. You can run 6 kilometers.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A well-marked 50-mile ultra on 26 March 2027 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail, with six supported checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 14-hour cut-off. Live GPS tracking is provided.

Flat, primarily canal towpath races centred on Sowerby Bridge, offering 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km distances with chip timing and staffed aid stations.

Normanby Hall Adventure Race on 4 April 2027 features 5 km and 10 km cross country courses with water, mud, sand, crawl nets and jumps. A bale jumpers event is provided for younger participants and Curly's Athletes organise the event.

Trail races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell with a half marathon and a 10k on Saturday and Sunday in April. The course follows a former railway line through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with route maps available.

Off road ultramarathon around Calderdale with 50 mile and 30 mile options following the traditional Calderdale Way, passing Heptonstall, Todmorden and Brighouse. Six aid stations and cut offs of 17 hours and 10 hours.

A five mile trail race at Clock Face Country Park on Sunday 9 May 2027 held in memory of Chris Lam. Organised by Widnes Running Club with chip timing, podium prizes for men and women and an age minimum of 15.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.

Experience a unique point to point race along scenic canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Birmingham. Run through the historic Coseley Tunnel and enjoy water stations hosted on traditional canal barges before finishing in Brindley Place.

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile 2027 is a supported 100 mile ultramarathon in the Ultra Great Britain Race Series, scheduled for 25 and 26 September 2027 in the United Kingdom with live online GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker.

A single day ultra of about 35.5 miles from Wigan to Tarporley that forms Day 4 of the MTC Albion end to end of England. The field is limited, entrants receive tracking devices, and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.

Circular canal and river routes from Moseley Rugby Club offering 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options, mostly off road and flat. Checkpoints provide food and drinks, with showers, parking and finishers receiving a badge and certificate.