Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027

A cross country race around Thorpe in the Dovedale valleys, featuring a 4 3/4 mile route with a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash is held for under 12s with U12 and U9 categories.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill, West Midlands featuring ten Xercises with repeated runs, plus solo, doubles, and five-person relay options and a LITE weight division.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

An inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k routes, music zones, a non timed format and a finisher's medal. Family and group options, on course water, medical cover and on site vendors.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

A circular 55 km trail ultra in the Forest of Dean using a GPX navigation route. The course mixes technical single track, riverside sections and viewpoints, includes on-course aid stations and a canicross category.

Tideswell Terminator is a Peak District fell race on 10 October 2026, covering 9.1 km with 283 m of climb across scenic hills. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, this short course is a bracing test for fell runners.

A 13.1 mile trail race around Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone with varied terrain, about 1,700 feet of ascent, one halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a voucher for a pint or non alcoholic drink.

A trail half marathon on official pathways around Rivington, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 October 2026. Organised by Chorley Women FC, the race requires prior half marathon experience.

A multi terrain trail event at Endcliffe Park featuring a 10k trail and a 2.5k children's fun run. The event attracts over 1,000 runners annually and uses grass, paved paths and woodland trails.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Experience a multi terrain race over Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill starting from the Aberystwyth Promenade. With distances for both seniors and juniors, runners face climbs on gravel, grass, and rocky paths with coastal views.

Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team aw..

An off road half marathon around the Goyt Valley with about 760 m of climb, marked junctions and required full fell kit. Two water points and hot food at the finish, held in aid of Buxton Rotary.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026, with scenic mostly-flat trails, two distance options, on-course marshals, and on-site facilities including parking and a café.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering 3.28 mile laps within a seven hour time limit. The event supports The Sunnywood Project and the first 50 entries receive vegan biryani and a medal.

A ridge fell race on the Cat's Back in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m of ascent. The route includes steep climbs, technical rocky sections, a trig at the summit, and a ridgeline descent back to the event field.