Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2025-2026

Take on Chester Ultra 100, a scenic 102 mile trail around Chester that links forests, ridges and castles with a generous 32 hour cut off. Live GPS tracking keeps friends and crew updated as you tackle this epic day and night challenge.

Experience the Shropshire Way 80K Festival through scenic hills, ancient routes and local food. Run or walk 10, 21, 42 or 80 km while supporting Grow Cook Learn.

Take on an 18 mile guided trail run across the iconic Malvern Hills, summit the ridge and enjoy woodland trails with an experienced coach leading at a social pace. Tickets are currently sold out.

Tackle scenic but rugged trails across the Brecon Beacons with 10, 20 or 40 mile options from Gilestone Farm. Expect steep climbs, varied terrain and well stocked checkpoints for a challenging, well supported day on the hills.

Celebrate the Peak District's birthday in Castleton with scenic 70 km and 35 km trail routes that showcase the park's varied landscapes. Entry supports Peak District National Park Foundation conservation and community projects.

Experience a weekend of mountain running and walking in the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape near Abergavenny on 18 and 19 April 2026. Choose 50, 30 or new 20 mile routes with stunning climbs, historic trails and a canal finish.

Tackle the rough uplands of Blackstone Edge in this punchy 5.6 km fell race with 366 m climb and boggy sections, visiting the Pennine Way and a Roman road. Organized by Todmorden Harriers, it is a 2026 Fell Running Championships counter.

Take on the inaugural MTC Y Draig Goch on 19 April 2026, a scenic 35 mile stage from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers earn a Y Draig Goch medal and top athletes win bespoke t..

Run through the scenic trails of Cannock Chase Forest at the RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival on 19 April 2026, with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Enjoy marshalled, undulating routes, a festival village and finisher meda..

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail run in Worcestershire through woodland, Rodge Hill climbs and a stretch of the Worcestershire Way. Chip timing, bespoke medals and post race cake await while proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the You..

Take on a scenic 8.6 mile loop around Trawsfynydd Lake in Snowdonia, a mixed tarmac and trail course with one testing hill and 175 m of ascent. All entry funds support the volunteer South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team.

Tackle the Calderdale Way Ultra, an off road adventure from Heptonstall across gritstone hills, packhorse ways and woodland trails around Halifax and Hebden Bridge. Choose 30, 50 or 100 mile routes with aid stations and GPS tracking.

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West..

Join the Corvedale Cake Walk on 25 April 2026 from Holdgate Church near Much Wenlock for 10 or 22 mile scenic routes up to Abdon Burf and along Wenlock Edge. Enjoy checkpoints with cakes and hot drinks while supporting local churches.

Take on Cadair X, a scenic mountain half marathon of 13.1 miles that climbs to the summit of Cadair Idris. Expect rugged trails, woodland and glacial lakes for a dramatic and rewarding mountain run.

Take on the Coventry Way Challenge, a scenic 41.4 mile circumnavigation of Coventry across Warwickshire countryside on Sunday 26 April 2026, starting and finishing in Meriden. Enter solo or as a team of up to six for a supported off road ro..

Run the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail from Ashbourne to Buxton with marathon and half marathon options on an undulating out and back course. Finish at Ashbourne Leisure Centre with bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

RunThrough Delamere Forest 26 April 2026 features scenic 42k and 21k trails through woodland, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Clear course markings, marshals and an event village promise great Cheshire views and a memorable day.

Choose your distance in this 7 hour time challenge at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, with multi lap routes from 3 km up to 50 km. Enjoy on course snacks, vegan options and themed medals with distance pins.

Take on the Malvern Hills Ultra on 2 May 2026, with distances from 23 to 47 miles along the scenic Worcestershire Way. Expect big climbs, timed cutoffs, mandatory kit checks and a bespoke finishers medal for those who conquer it.