Trail Running calendar near Shifnal 2025-2026

Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Scheduled for March 7, 2026, it offers three race distances: 5 Res's (25 km, 710m ascent), 10 Res's off-road marathon (44 km, 1314m ascent), and 15 Res's ultra marathon..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Hannington Hike will take place in Hannington on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event, organized by Rangers Expeditions & Ultras, is an 18km trail race set in the scenic Peak District. Starting from Hayfield village, the course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, including a total ascent of 806 meters, reaching Rushu..

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a trail running event held in the Peak District, based in the historic village of Hayfield. Covering 50 kilometers, the course features a grand loop incorporating classic trails such as the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, and Limestone Way, with a total ascent of 18..

The Grindleford Gallop is a challenging annual running and walking event held in the scenic hills of the Peak District, UK. Taking place every March, the race offers two distance options: a 15km course with 660m of ascent and a longer 23km route featuring 1050m of ascent. The event is known for its..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell. Offering 10, 20, and 40-mile distances, the course features marked routes with significant elevation gains (up to 9,106 feet for the 4..

The Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the private Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham, offers trail running and canicross events over approximately 5k and 10k distances. The festival attracts runners of all ages and abilities, providing a challenging course featuring a mix of fast footpaths, grassy ar..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the scenic Cambrian Mountains, offering a choice of challenging and varied terrain for trail runners. Participants can choose between a Half Marathon and a 10km race, both suitable for beginners and experienced runners, with no cut-off time. The eve..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The scenic route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—passing iconic landmarks, woodlands, and open meadows. Designed to foster camaraderie, the ev..

The Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held annually in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing near the Speech House Hotel. The course features well-maintained woodland trails with gentle inclines, offering a multi-terrain experience through beautiful forest la..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers a scenic running experience along the Rochdale Canal through historic industrial towns in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The event features multiple distances: 100km, 50km, half marathon, and 10km, suitab..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Running in darkness, competitors must use a head or chest tor..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, the well-marked course features a modest eleva..

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54-mile circular ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The course features approximately 70% trails, including country paths, towpaths, and forest tracks, and 30% road, with an elevation gain and loss of about 706..