Trail Running calendar near Shifnal 2025-2026

Join round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Keele on 13 December 2025 for a classic cross country test across traditional terrain. Team and individual races across all ages make it a great day for clubs and runners of every lev..

Take on 7 Swans a Swimming at Pengethley Manor: complete your chosen distance in 7 hours on a 2.5 km off road lap that climbs and winds through vineyards. Walkers and runners welcome and a flexible virtual option is available worldwide.

Celebrate the season with duathlons and trail runs through atmospheric Sherwood Pines on 14 December 2025. Races range from a family mile to full duathlon, with medals, festive treats and dog friendly 5 km and 10 km options.

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The c..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K & Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event held in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire. Set amidst beautiful, tree-lined woodland paths, the race offers a virtually flat, mixed-terrain course that can..

Join 8 Maids a Milking on 14 Dec at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a festive offroad run through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose 5k to ultra and finish within a friendly 7 hour limit; walkers and runners welcome.

Tackle mud, hills and panoramic views at the Mortimer Forest Trail Race with a rugged 10 mile route or a shorter 4 mile option. The full course includes the Big Dippers, a climb to High Vinnalls and a downhill finish over the Welsh Marches.

Take on the 12 Drummers Drumming Run at Pengethley Manor, an off road loop through vineyards and manor grounds with tough hills. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers, with virtual entries and medals available.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Take on the NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn, a winter ultra of about 38 miles and 2000 m of climbing starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. This low support unmarked route demands strong mountain navigation and self reliance.

Join PieAthlon on 20 December for a lively 6 km trail run from The Dusty Miller in Huddersfield with three pie tasting stations and Longwood views. Fancy dress is encouraged; medals for all and prizes for top finishers and best costume.

Tackle the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025, a scenic mixed surface challenge from Ludlow Castle to Kington through forests, limestone tops and ridges. Choose the 30 mile Ultra or the Croft 15 for a memorable winter adventure.

Tackle an undulating winter cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, featuring Croft Hill and a stream for a scenic but testing 10K. Junior one and two lap races share the same start and finish.

Kick off the year with the 19th Hangover Hike from The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury, offering 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a bustling refreshment checkpoint. Walkers, runners and dogs are welcome.

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k, a friendly two lap trail around the reservoir with scenic views, marshals and prizes. A great way to support local causes while getting an energising run to kick off 2026.

Join the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on January 3 for a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail. Finishers earn a Wolf Moon medal and can warm up with cake and hot drinks by a campfire.

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Run beneath the stars in the Moonriver Night Race through atmospheric Dovedale valley. This 9.5 km fell course mixes riverside trail, woodland climbs and rolling paths for a thrilling nocturnal challenge.

Take on the Round Sheffield Run: Winter, a multi stage trail enduro in Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages and a mix of runnable trails and walking links. Enter solo or as a pair and enjoy post race food, Thornbridge beer and a finisher med..

Take on upland trails in the Elan and Claerwen Valleys with an annual 12 and 20 mile walking and running challenge. Parts of the route are waymarked and map reading skills are needed; route maps and GPX files are sent to entrants in advance..