Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027

The MTC Afanc is a 40-mile ultra marathon along National Cycle Route 8 in Wales. It is also the fifth stage of the challenging six-day CYMRUN event. Runners must be prepared for a cup-free race with strict pace requirements and a full manda..

Event Details The Chester Ultra 100 is a 102-mile (164 km) trail running event with 1590 meters of ascent, held in Chester. The race has an entry limit of 400 participants and a 32-hour overall cut-off time. The entry fee is £209 for unaffi..

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a spring trail event in the Shropshire Hills, featuring four distances from 10K to 80K. It supports the Grow Cook Learn charity's education programmes. Runners and walkers explore the area's landscape, his..

Explore the stunning Malvern Hills on a guided 18-mile social trail run. The route takes in all the ridge summits with over 1300m of ascent, returning via lesser-known woodland trails. It's a group experience, not a race, finishing with a p..

The Beast of the Beacons offers three trail running distances through the Brecon Beacons National Park. Starting from Talybont on Usk, routes of 10, 20, and 40 miles explore forests, mountains, and reservoirs. It's a canicross-friendly even..

Celebrate the Peak District's birthday with a run or hike through its central landscapes. Choose between a 70km or 35km journey starting from Castleton. The event supports the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Explore the Black Mountains on this challenging LDWA event. Choose from three distances across a route featuring epic climbs and a finish along the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal. The event starts from Abergavenny and is known for its tough t..

A short, sharp fell race in the South Pennines visiting the Blackstone Edge trig point. This classic 5.6 km route features a Roman road and a notorious bog. It's an English Championship counter with a long history dating back to 1983.

A 9 km fell race in the Peak District, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. The event supports the local primary school. Pre-entry is required.

This scenic multi terrain 10k run takes place on a two lap course within Alyn Waters Country Park. All finishers receive a medal, and the event supports Nightingale House Hospice. A family friendly 1k fun run is also available.

The Route The MTC Y Draig Goch is a 34.8-mile (approximately 35-mile) ultra run. The route starts at the Travelodge in Merthyr Tydfil and follows National Cycle Route 8 all the way to Cardiff. The course then continues to the finish line at..

Martley Madness is a 10-mile trail and country lane race through the Worcestershire countryside. The undulating route features woodland, Rodge Hill, and part of the Worcestershire Way. All finishers get a medal and celebratory cake at the f..

An 8.6 mile multi-terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake in Eryri / Snowdonia on 19 April 2026, chip timed with a 400-runner limit. Proceeds fund the volunteer South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team.

Join a guided 14 km trail run in peaceful Penllyn Forest on 19 April 2026, exploring quiet tracks between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. Expect a led run with scenic stops and friendly company in person.

Run a scenic 10K trail through the Ainsdale National Nature Reserve. The wooded course includes a climb up the highest dune peak before the finish. All finishers get a medal, and proceeds support local charities.

The Cannock Chase Running Festival offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon races on the mixed-terrain trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Run through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a course with supportive markers and helpers. The event sup..

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

This summer trail series features five evening races on the same 8 km course in Wirral Country Park. Open to runners 16 and over, it offers individual and age-category trophies based on the best four of five results. Entry is available per..

Tiger's Trail is a 10 km evening fell race in the Peak District with 259m of climb. It's the second race in the popular Totley AC Race Series, starting from Fox House near Sheffield.

Run a flat 5 km trail around Clowbridge Reservoir. This race is part of a three event Spring Series on Thursday evenings. Prizes are awarded in each race.