Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2025-2026

Squirrel Challenge takes place at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB, Welton Road, UK. It’s a sociable, six-hour trail event for runners and walkers of all abilities to move at their own pace. The course is a 3.3-mile off-road loop (mostly crushed stone) that you can repeat as many times as you wish wi..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run at Heaton Park offers three distances: 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps), and a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1k). The undulating course is mainly park paths with one trail stretch and is wheelchair- and buggy-friendly; please stay lef..

Windy Hill Fell Race is a winter fell run based in the Oldham area, starting and finishing at the Rams Head Inn, an award-winning 450-year-old pub in Denshaw. The 12-mile route rewards with moorland views and around 2100 feet of ascent. Competitors traverse from the Rams Head toward Hollingworth Lak..

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra – Winter takes place near Crickhowell in Powys, Wales, inside the Black Mountains. The course uses a 4.167-mile loop, a 50/50 mix of trail and tarmac, with one gradual climb and a short steep section; the rest is flat for speed. It’s an open-ended Backyard Ultra where..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a winter moorland challenge event on Saturday 14 February 2026, based at Rivington Village Hall (BL6 7SE). The event offers two route options for walkers and a long route for runners. The official time limit for both routes is 10 hours. Entry fees listed are £12.00..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the River Severn, on a disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, near Coalport, Telford. Runners can choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 miles (three-quarters marathon), 28 miles, or 37 miles. Each out..

The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop within a six-hour time limit; entrants choose how many laps to attempt. Entry fees are tiere..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Cheshire, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and features 849m of ascent along the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. The we..

South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile challenge hosted by the LDWA South Pennine group, based at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield in the Dark Peak. The route climbs about 3900 ft, traversing the South Pennine Moors from wild moorland to well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering panoramic views al..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum of 3km. The course features well-maintained footpaths with..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res’s is CraggRunner’s moorland trail challenge offering three distances: 5 Res’s (25 km), 10 Res’s (44 km), and 15 Res’s (60 km). The route traverses Saddleworth Moor, visiting local reservoirs and mixing paved paths, tracks, and boggy moorland. Highlights include the Dovestones reservo..

Back for its 5th year, Granny's Bay Challenge invites runners to Lytham St. Annes, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial on the Inner Promenade. The flat, tarmac course runs 5.24 miles along the Ribble estuary and can be completed as many times as desired within a six-hour limit.A marathon distanc..

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is an organised walking and running event on Sunday 8 March 2026. It is run by the East Lancs LDWA and follows routes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. The event base is Greenmount Old School Community Centre, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, BL8 4DS. The eve..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is an 18km self-navigated trail race along the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back in the Peak District. Organized by Ranger Ultras, it offers a low-key, great-value format with a flexible, staggered start, welcoming runners from beginners t..

PB50km Ultra is Ranger Ultras’ Pennine Bridleway Trail Run based in Hayfield, High Peak District. The 50km loop combines Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with 1840 metres of total ascent, offering fast trails, challenging climbs and superb Peak District scenery. It’s a low-key, high..

Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS. Distances offered: about 5k and 10k. The event spans a weekend with canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday.Race HQ at the front of Brynkinalt Hall; parking on the estate (£3). The course winds through..