Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2025-2026

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Whinberry Naze fell race in Rawtenstall, a punchy 4 mile course with 229 m climb across Pennine fells. Enter on the day for a festive atmosphere, fancy dress prizes and a friendly post race vibe.

Join the Chester Round the Walls Race on Friday 26 December at Chester Racecourse for a festive 6 km run along the riverside and around the iconic city walls. Competitive prizes and a commemorative finisher item await runners aged 16 and ov..

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Take on the 7 Sins and Immortal trail runs at Wenchford Picnic Site, a hilly, muddy winter course where 7 or 14 miles test your legs and grit. Canicross waves welcome, so come prepared for wet, icy and steep trails.

Take on an undulating, back to basics 10K cross country on Sunday 28 December 2025 at Acresford Sand and Gravel in Huncote, Leicestershire. The scenic loop takes in Croft Hill and a stream, with junior laps, on site parking and toilets and..

Join the Alderley Winter Warmer for a scenic 10km trail run through Alderley Park where runners predict their finish time and remove watches to see who comes closest. Small field, pub prizes and proceeds support Stockport Foodbank.

Catch Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragon's Eye Red at Hardy Farm on Sunday 28 December 2025. Rock up and run on a flat 3.28 mile towpath loop through Chorlton Water Park, grab a finish memento and support Pennine Pen Rescue.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a friendly Category AS fell race on 29 December 2025 near Todmorden, featuring a well marked 7.4 km course with 371 m of climb that suits beginners. Race HQ is the Hare and Hounds pub where refreshments and prize g..

Ring in the new year with the Bowstones Fell Race on 31 December 2025. This challenging 11 km fell course around Poynton climbs about 325 m and rewards finishers with a bottle of beer; pre entry required.

Kick off the year with the Clowbridge 5k on New Year's Day, a friendly two lap trail around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. Organised by Run JMC, this mostly flat, marshalled race supports local causes and offers prizes.

Run under the Wolf Moon in this scenic out and back trail half in Sutton Scarsdale with undulating woodland and Five Pits Trail views. Finish with a Wolf Moon medal, cake and hot drinks by a campfire and an optional earlier start.

County cross country at Kelsall Equestrian Centre on 3 January 2026 featuring races from under 11 to senior and veteran, all competing for individual and team county titles. A must attend for Cheshire clubs seeking tough racing and team glo..

Join the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Cross Country Championships on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Rotherby Lodge Farm. Races from age 9 to masters promise fierce county rivalry and club team competition over varied courses.

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Run under the stars through Dovedale valley in Moonriver Night Race, a night time 9.5 km Peak District fell race from The Old Dog, Thorpe. Expect rugged climbs, required headtorch, and a lively pub finish.

Experience Round Sheffield Run Winter, a spirited multi stage trail race with 11 timed stages over 20 km and relaxed jog or walk links between stages. Reward yourself at the finish with Thornbridge beer, wood fired pizza and festival vibes.

Explore the wild Elan and Claerwen Valleys in the Reservoir Roundabout, an annual 12 or 20 mile walking and running challenge across upland terrain. Waymarked but requiring map skills, it is volunteer run with proceeds to local charities.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race on 11 January 2026, crossing Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with seven checkpoints and two trig points. Organised by Woodhead Mountain Rescue this 1650 m climb requires self sufficiency and full FRA..

Join the Festive 5 on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 in Worcestershire for a scenic five mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Community event with proceeds supporting local projects and the Neuroendocrine Cancer Chari..