Trail Running calendar near Shrewsbury 2024-2025

The "May the Fourth Be With You (Original)" event is a running competition scheduled for May 4, 2025, offering participants the choice between a half marathon and a full marathon. Set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, the race begins at Carding Mill Valley, with each lap covering 13.1 miles. The ..

The Paddy Buckley Recce - Snowdon Range is an essential event for aspiring Paddy Buckley runners, taking place in the stunning Snowdonia National Park. Participants will explore a 20km leg of the iconic 61-mile Paddy Buckley Round, which features 47 peaks and over 8,500m of elevation gain. This guid..

The Coiners Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a challenging 10.8 km (6.7 miles) race that takes participants through scenic paths, tracks, and moorland in Coiner's country. The route features stunning views of Cragg Vale and notable landmarks such as Erringden Moor and Stoodley ..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race organized by the Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club, taking place on the first Wednesday evening in May. The event features a challenging 5-mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 runners each year. Since its inception in 1989,..

The PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble is a scenic running event set in the beautiful Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, covering 250 acres of stunning landscapes. Participants can choose from multiple distances: a 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, with varying lap requirements. The course fea..

Cadair X is a challenging half marathon event that takes participants through breathtaking landscapes, including ancient woodlands, glacial lakes, and the rugged terrain of Cadair Idris. Covering a distance of 13.1 miles with a height gain of 1165 meters, the route consists of 65% trail, 25% mountai..

The Marsden Moor & Marathon event, organized by LDWA, offers participants a choice of three circular routes: 26 miles, 23 miles, or 18 miles, set in the scenic Colne Valley. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, entries open on October 6, 2024, and close on May 7, 2025. The event welcomes both LDWA members an..

The Spire Ultra is a challenging 33-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, primarily following the Chesterfield Round Walk. Celebrating its 9th year, this event has been a qualifying race for the Run Further Ultra Championships for six consecutive years. Participants will enc..

The PFW Running - Cottam Canter is an exciting running event taking place at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with the course featuring scenic routes along the Lancaster canal towpath and through ..

The "24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra" is an endurance running event taking place on May 10-11, 2025, starting from Prestatyn, North Wales. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can compete solo or in ..

The PFW Running - Avenham Amble is an exciting running event set in the picturesque parklands of central Preston. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including a 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, with courses designed to showcase the scenic Avenham Park and surround..

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile race set in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, featuring a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads. Starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall, the event offers five distance options, including a 10k, half-marathon, three-qua..

The Stroud Trails Event, organized by Iamoutdoors, features four trail running options: a Quarter Marathon (11K), Half Marathon, Marathon, and an Ultra 40. Set in the picturesque Cotswold hills, participants will experience a mix of local trails, famous towpaths, and disused railway tracks, all whil..

The The Scorpion Run will take place in Coleford on Sunday 11 May 2025.

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The Severn Challenge is a demanding 218-mile ultra marathon held over five days, featuring five distinct stages along the River Severn's scenic path. Participants tackle a variety of terrains, with a historical finisher rate of around 26%, highlighting its toughness. Each day offers a unique race, a..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is an ultra marathon event that forms part of the MTC Severn Challenge. Participants embark on a challenging point-to-point course that begins with a nearly four-mile trek up Plynlimon, known for its treacherous terrain. After reaching the source of the River Severn, runners ret..

The Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a prestigious running event that forms part of the UTMB® World Series, taking place in the stunning landscapes of North Wales. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 100M, 100K, 50K, and a 25K option, each offering challenging terrain and ..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic route from the Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury. The course features a mix of landscapes, including the river Severn and the Montgomery Canal Walk, with several checkpoints offering vegan and glut..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event organized by Race Harborough, set in the scenic grounds of Marston Lodge near Market Harborough. Scheduled for May 2025, the festival features three distinct challenges: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k), Headlight Hop (10k), and Thum..