Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2025-2026

The Coln Valley Charity Trail Run, held near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury, offers 2km, 5km, and 10km trail distances suitable for all ages and abilities. Set in the scenic Coln River valley, the event features mostly grassy, undulating terrain with a mix of cross-country elements, including hay bale h..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with just 25 meters of elevation, consisting of two anti-clockwise laps around the reservoir starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing..

The Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend 2025 is a trail running event held in the Nantlle Valley within Snowdonia National Park, UK. Hosted by Running Adventures, the weekend focuses on advanced trail runners aiming to enhance their mountain running skills and safety knowledge. Participants experience..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all abilities from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and..

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular, friendly walking event held in Southwest Shropshire, starting from Wistanstow Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natura..

The Edale Nine Edges is a challenging 20-mile off-road event held in the Peak District National Park, featuring approximately 900 meters of ascent. The route traverses high moorland and gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood pub near Birchen Edge. Participants can choose to run, walk, or..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon and trail running event held annually in September in the Peak District National Park, based in the village of Edale. It offers six race distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a two-day 110km option. The courses traverse the stunning Peak Distric..

The Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is a unique endurance running event held on the scenic grounds and farmlands of the historic Hardwick Hall Estate. Participants run a 4.16-mile loop every hour, starting a new lap on the hour until only one runner remains. The course featu..

The Derbyshire Dales Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Bakewell Showground in the heart of the Peak District. It offers three distances: a 22km half marathon, a 15km, and a 9.5km route, each showcasing stunning natural landscapes. Runners start on the iconic Monsal Trail alongside th..

The Darkwood Demon is a 6-mile trail race held in the scenic Colne Valley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Organized by Slaithwaite Striders, the course features a challenging 950-foot climb up Slaithwaite Moor, followed by a fast descent to the finish at Zapato Brewery. The route covers diverse terra..

Defeat Delamere is a running event held at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a scenic and challenging route through the forest with extended downhill stretches and straightaways, enco..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near Clowbridge Reservoir, off the Pennine Bridleway in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with only 25 meters of elevation gain, consisting of two laps around the reservoir starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Op..

The Peak District Challenge is a scenic trekking and running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hathersage. It offers five distance options catering to various skill levels: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and an intense 100-mile challenge to be com..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, takes place near Crickhowell in the scenic Black Mountains, Powys, UK. This endurance event features a 4.2-mile loop combining equal parts trail and tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allo..

The Cotswold Way Century is a challenging 102-mile non-stop trail running event held along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Bath in Gloucestershire, UK. Participants navigate a hilly course featuring a mix of hard stone tracks, grassy paths, ploughed fields, and some road sec..

The Abersoch Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held in the charming seaside village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales. The course primarily follows roads through the villages of Llanengan, Llangian, and Sarn Bach, culminating in an exhilarating final kilometer along Abersoch Beac..

The Cotswold Half Way is a challenging 47-mile non-stop trail running event held along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail in Gloucestershire, England. Starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Painswick, the race follows public rights of way with varied terrain including hilly sections, ston..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The The Brutal Extreme Triathlon will take place in Llanberis on Saturday 20 September 2025.

The High Peak 40 is a 40-mile ultramarathon held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Buxton. After an eight-year hiatus, the event returned in 2024 and continues in 2025, offering runners a challenging course that includes trails, paths, and roads through scenic a..