Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027

A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, ten checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entrants must be 20+, have prior 50 mile race experience and competent map and compass skills.

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

Alderman's Ascent in Greenfield on 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of ascent, visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks. It is classed AS under FRA rules and will be a counter for the English Fell Running Championship.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle-course fun run in Coventry with giant inflatables, music zones and multiple distances from 2.5k to 15k. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and on-course water is provided.

MacTuffX Birmingham on 25 July 2026 at Edgbaston pairs ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats. Entries are for ages 18 and over and include a LITE weight division.

An endurance format event on 25 July 2026 at The Sidings, Wirral Country Park. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains; the event is sold out with a waiting list.

The Turnslack Fell Race will take place in Littleborough on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run 13 kilometers.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course through Sefton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across gravel and grass. The route has mild undulations, uses wave starts every 15 minutes, and is for participants aged 13 and over.

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.

A trail running event on 26 July 2026 that visits Pen Y Fan with two distance options. Entries include timing, a buff and medal and routes are signed and marshalled.

A 28.5 km AL fell race on rugged Pennine moorland near Holmfirth with 1,285 m of ascent. Experienced runners only, navigation and mandatory kit required; entries are limited and the event follows FRA rules.

A one-lap 10 km trail run through Garendon Park on Sunday 26 July 2026, licensed and chip timed with a 400 runner limit. The undulating course mixes open stretches and wooded paths and includes race photos and a technical finisher T shirt.

MacTuffX Sheffield at Herringthorpe Stadium on 26 July 2026 pairs ten Xercises with repeated running legs and offers Solo, Doubles, or Relay entries for participants aged 18 and over, including a LITE weight division.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park, Stoke On Trent on 26 July 2026, with a mixed grass, woodland and tarmac course. Entry fees vary by age and a minimum fundraising target applies.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A five mile multi terrain race around Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Hare Hill organised by Wilmslow Running Club. The route runs through woodland, lanes and fields, includes a team competition and is licensed by England Athletics.

A 10 km fell race at Lee Mill Quarry in the South/West Pennines on 29 July 2026. The course climbs 332 m, teams are allowed and entry on the day costs £5; the event is the first in the Rossendale Mid Week series.