Shrewsbury
Trail Running Calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shrewsbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 46 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and homemade cakes in the heart of Brewood village square.
Late September fell run from Canolfan Ceiriog Centre covering 11.6 km with 425 m ascent, on the day registration £6 and centre facilities including soup, cake and showers.
Breidden Hills Race is an 11.5 km fell event near Criggion with 790 m ascent on 27 September 2026; pre-entry only, entry fee £8.
Guided trail run of about 10 km from Llangollen that visits Castell Dinas Bran and the Abbey, returning along the canal at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops.
October 2026
A capped 32 mile trail in the Cambrian Mountains based at Camp Plas, fully marked with on-route support, checkpoints, camping and onsite weekend facilities.
An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.
Five-mile Mercia Handicap fell race at Plush Hill with a 500 m ascent, FRA-mandated kit checks, handicap starts by estimated time and a £10 payment on race day.
November 2026
A 10 km night off-road race at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre on 11 November 2026. Torches are compulsory and canicross is permitted; medals and prizes are awarded and a self-service water refill is provided.
A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.
A provisional WFRA fell race on 15 November 2026, covering 8.1 km with 762 m ascent, mandatory WFRA kit and a 1 hour 15 minute cut off at Ashes Hollow.
A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.
Point to point time trial from Little Stretton to Stiperstones on 29 November 2026 with entry on the day, required navigational skills, and fees £8 adult £2 junior.
December 2026
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.
A 14.5 km FRA AM fell race around Cardington with 793 m of ascent, mostly marked and marshalled, requiring full FRA kit and with water available at the finish.
An 8 km trail in Llangollen on 11 December 2026 with 244 m climb; the course is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.
Trail runs in Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 with a family 1 mile plus 5 km and 10 km races; canicross allowed in the 5 km and 10 km events.