Trail Running calendar near Shifnal 2026-2027

Join this monthly trail running series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to all runners aged 16 and over the event offers both individual race entries and full series rankings for various age categories.

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

Experience an out and back 6 mile trail race near the source of the River Yarrow. This event features lesser known paths and tracks starting from the Rivington Tea Room.

Experience a classic fell race through the Peak District National Park starting in Castleton. This 9.2 km course takes runners along the scenic Great Ridge with over 400 meters of elevation gain and a descent from Hollins Cross.

Experience an evening fell race through ancient landscapes and modern turbines with views of the Peak District. This 9.5 km course features steep hills and a downhill finish in Carsington Village.

A non stop 145 mile ultramarathon from Birmingham to London along the Grand Union Canal Towpath. This iconic event features a flat route with a 45 hour cut off and is open to all runners aged 20 and over.

Experience the landscape of the Shropshire and Mid Wales border with 10 or 16 mile routes for walkers and runners. Enjoy a scenic journey through moorlands and woods finishing on the historic Offa’s Dyke National Trail.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Blackburn through a series of timed intervals. Choose between individual or team entries for repeated distances of 400m or 800m in this high intensity fitness event.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Experience the scenic Herefordshire countryside with the Crocodile 8. This event features woodland trails and steep climbs across an 8.8 mile course including music and a post race celebration.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

An off-road race in Dursley on 25 May 2026 covering about 10.31 km with 318 m of climb, visiting Cam Peak, Cam Long Down, Uley Bury and Downham Hill. Entries are limited to 120 and handled via Entry Central.

This fell race in Great Harwood covers 8.8 km with 300m of climb, starting at the New Showfield. It is part of the Great Harwood Show, and entry includes admission to the show. The event is for seniors aged 18+ only.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

Experience the inaugural Bluebell's Revenge fell race featuring an 8.9 km figure-of-eight course around the Chevin. This FRA-licensed event offers 315 meters of climbing and concludes with social food and drinks at the Bluebell Inn.

Experience a unique 5K or 3K run at Bowdon Rugby Club featuring woodland trails, inflatable obstacles, and drink stations. This 18 plus event combines fitness and fun with onsite amenities and a completion medal for all participants.

Test your endurance in the heart of the Peak District with 55 km or 101 km ultra-trail routes. Experience a mix of high moors and river valleys starting from the historic Bakewell Showground.

Join the Manta Ray Run at Parc Taf Bargoed for a timed, multi lap event with flexible rock up and run starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, cake at the finish and digital results.