Trail Running calendar near Shifnal 2026-2027

Celebrate the New Year with the Sherwood Pines race at Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Tackle undulating forest trails in 10k, 5k or Junior runs and enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

Run through vineyards and rolling laps at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour overall time limit. Finishers earn medals and a January virtual option is available.

Explore Eyarth Rocks and Graig Wyllt on a guided 12 km trail run from Pwll Glas, with varied terrain and gentle climbs. Multiple group stops for views make this a social, scenic run ideal for nature lovers.

Take on The Holly Challenge on 24 January 2026 in Lightmoor Nature Reserve with distances from 5K to marathon and just 50 places available. Enjoy a scenic lane route, full support and a finisher medal.

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Enjoy a scenic two day January Half Marathon and 10k on the traffic free Tissington Trail between Ashbourne and Buxton, with gentle climbs out and easy returns. Choose one day or both and earn a bespoke medal and free photos.

A winter mountain race around Yr Wyddfa on 24 January 2026 offering a 43.5 km main course with 2327 m ascent plus half, relay and pair options. Pre-entry is via SiEntries and specific experience and kit are required.

Experience the North East Night Championship at Wilton Woods on 24 January 2026, with four courses from 2.3 km to 5.7 km to suit all levels. Limited entries so book now for a thrilling evening of fast navigation under headtorches.

Take on The Half & Half 10 km on 25 January 2026 at Sowerby Bridge for a split terrain challenge. Rugged muddy trails and obstacles give way to a tarmac finish, entries are limited to 100 and hoodies are available to pre order.

Tackle trails, paths and a signature hill across two round Dirt Run events at Irchester and Brigstock. Choose from shorter races up to 15 km, enjoy marshalled routes, water stations and a custom finisher medal for each round.

Tigger Tor is a classic winter fell race from Fox House on 25 January 2026, taking runners across Houndkirk, Burbage and Hathersage Moors in a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigation and mandatory kit make it a true fell challenge.

Tackle muddy trails and steep climbs at the May Hill Massacre, a scenic cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire. Choose a 7 to 8 mile route or the longer 14 to 15 mile Mayhem loop, with a canicross option and limited entries.

Run scenic trails across the Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd at The Icing on the Cake on 31 Jan 2026 with marathon, half and 10k options. Finish by the National Trust tea rooms and join the cake competition for a sweet post race treat.

Ras Tarrenhendre Fell Race in Abergynolwyn, Wales on 31 January 2026 is a rugged 6 mile test with about 2000 ft of ascent across ridges, forestry and old slate quarries. Expect steep climbs, exposed summit running and a moorland descent.

Timed lap based event on a flat 5.3 km riverside out and back near Hardy Farm in Manchester, with flexible distances from 5 km to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Medal free entry option and a charity donation per finisher.

Hoofstones Fell Race in Todmorden covers 8 miles with 425 m of climb across the Pennines, testing navigation skills. Race HQ is the Staff of Life pub where post race refreshments and prizes await; entries accepted pre entry or on the day.

Oxford Town v Gown is an inter-club orienteering event in Oxford organised by OUOC and TVOC, featuring a roughly 6 km course with artificial barriers and team entries as Town, Gown or N A.

Take on the Dovedale Big Daddy on 1 February 2026, an AL fell race in the Peak District covering 20.4 km with 1370 m ascent and nine steep climbs through the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Entries close 29 January and are limited to 250.

Join the DirtRun Dudmaston 10k on 1 Feb 2026 for a scenic off road 10 km through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate. Enjoy a finisher medal and goodie, with category prizes including real ale for top performers.

Take on the Charnwood Hills Race on 1 February 2026, a scenic but testing 14.5 mile fell route through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill with rough underfoot and about 1,200 feet of climb. Entries are limited and pre entry is required.