Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027

A winter fell race from the Rams Head Inn across moorland and the Pennine Way, roughly 12 miles with 2100 feet of ascent. Checkpoints provide basic supplies and full FRA winter kit is required.

Trail races across Cannock Chase offer 20, 15, 10 and 5 mile options on undulating forest paths, with route maps, on-site parking and event inclusions such as a bespoke medal and free photographs.

A chip timed 5k, 10k and half marathon around Heaton Park with mainly path running and one trail section. The event supports Shelter, offers medals and on-course marshals, and includes accessibility for buggies and most wheelchairs.

Join the Wye Valley Brewery Muddy Woody on 8 February 2026 for a muddy, runnable trail romp of about 6 miles through forestry and stiff hills. Limited to 300 places, entrants get a bespoke Muddy T shirt and chip timing.

A tough 18 km fell race with 1300 m ascent around Carding Mill Valley, run to FRA rules. Competitors must carry full kit, record checkpoints with an SI dibber and meet strict cut-offs; event proceeds support local charities.

Run Phoenix Running Manchester's Friday Frenzy on 13 February 2026 at Hardy Farm, a timed event on a flat 5.3 km out and back towpath where runners can complete as many laps as they like within a 7 hour limit. Finishers get a commemorative..

A winter challenge walk across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors offering long and shorter routes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a ten hour time limit apply.

Trail 10K and half marathon around Carsington Water on 14 February 2026, with marked kilometres and reservoir loop routes. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

The Love Run on 14 February 2026 at Pengethley Manor offers 5k to ultra options on a tough offroad loop with a seven hour completion limit and virtual entries plus a choice of full or split medals.

A 5 miles fell race around Midgley Moor with path and heather moorland route choices and partial route marking. The event requires navigation, FRA mandatory kit and has limited parking with entry permitted up to 100 competitors.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

A multi distance running event along the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth on 21 February 2026. Distances range from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A South West Pennines fell race from Todmorden Cricket Club covering about 13.3 km with roughly 660 m of ascent. The event is FRA category AM, requires full FRA winter kit, and entry is by pre entry via SiEntries.

A 12.7 mile fell race around Glossop with about 1000 m of ascent, used as a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships. The course uses packhorse routes and open moorland and finishes back at Hawkshead Mill with food and prizes.

A 9.5km off road race at Kinver Edge and The Rock Houses on 22 February 2026, run as two laps around local trails. Limited to 100 runners, entry fee £18; medals for all and prizes for the top three in each gender.

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

This 7 mile self guided trail race explores the woodlands and farmlands of Eckington's Moss Valley. Runners navigate using written instructions on a route featuring scenic views and testing climbs. The event starts and finishes at Green Law..

The Knype Pools 5 will take place in Knypersley Reservoir on Sunday 22 February 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Run the Stockport Trail Half Marathon along the scenic Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal near Marple. Chip timing and a relaxed non competitive wave make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.