Trail Running calendar near Shifnal 2026-2027

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.

Three long distance mountain trail races start and finish in Brecon, following circular routes through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances range from a marathon to a 100 km ultra with marked routes, checkpoints and compulsory kit re..

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

A 54 mile circular ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon from Brixworth Country Park through Northamptonshire trails, canal towpath and roads, with checkpoints, GeoTracks real time tracking and an over 18 age limit.

The Rosebud Marathon covers 26.2 miles of Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath, starting near Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The single line course includes two staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking for co..

A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.

A 28 mile out and back along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way, run as a county versus county contest with 100 starters from each end. The route is flat, includes two long dark tunnels, four feed stations and on course first aid.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A guided 18 mile trail run on the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern. The ridge route includes over 1300 m of ascent and a social group pace of about 10 minutes per mile.

A family-friendly, untimed inflatable obstacle run at Donington Park with 2.5k lap-based distances, music zones, a finisher's medal and on-course water. Options range from one lap to six laps to suit different group sizes.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on Saturday 17 April 2027 with 1590 m of ascent and a 32 hour cut off. The route links regional trails and canals, features 12 staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 17 April 2027 offering marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Henderson Hall with well stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and canicross-friendly entries.

A women only trail half marathon using the Lunar Trail route around Sutton Springs Wood and the Five Pits Trail. The 2027 race supports The Elm Foundation and includes an aid station, marshals, medic cover and post-race refreshments.

A scenic *10 km* trail race on Sunday 18 April 2027 around the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The circular, waymarked route uses farm tracks and disused railway lines and features a staffed aid station.