Trail Running calendar near Snailbeach 2026-2027

Kick off the year with the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on 3 January 2026, a scenic out and back on undulating woodland and trail paths. Enjoy a Wolf Moon medal at the finish plus cake and hot drinks by a cosy campfire.

County cross country at Kelsall Equestrian Centre on 3 January 2026 featuring races from under 11 to senior and veteran, all competing for individual and team county titles. A must attend for Cheshire clubs seeking tough racing and team glo..

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Moonriver is a nighttime fell race in Dovedale valley starting from The Old Dog in Thorpe, offering a scenic but testing 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb run under headtorch light. The FRA licensed event fills fast so full kit and a spare h..

Take on Reservoir Roundabout, an annual 12 or 20 miles walking or running challenge across the wild Elan and Claerwen Valleys from Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Non competitive and volunteer run, proceeds support local charities.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Join the Festive 5 on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 in Worcestershire for a scenic five mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Community event with proceeds supporting local projects and the Neuroendocrine Cancer Chari..

Explore Cannock Chase in this 26.5 km off road fell race from Milford Hall Cricket Club, featuring scenic trig point navigation. The unmarked course tests route finding and stamina, with post race refreshments at the club.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Join the Slothful Run on 12 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for scenic loops through vineyards and rolling hills. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome walkers and runners with a single seven hour time limit.

Tackle a seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor with daily distance choices from 5k to ultra across hilly vineyard laps. Enter single days or all seven to earn a unique medal each day or join virtually and collect them by post.

The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor offers scenic offroad laps through vineyards and hills. Choose from 5k to ultra and enjoy a friendly course suitable for walkers and runners within a 7 hour limit.

Join the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor for off road laps through manor grounds and two vineyards, with a hill each circuit and distances from 5k to ultra. Onsite or virtual entries let you take part in this scenic, tough challenge.

Take on The Angry Run at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye with an offroad loop through vineyards and a challenging hill. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra, walkers and runners welcome, finish within seven hours and earn a finisher medal.

Join the Gluttonous Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye for a scenic off road challenge through vineyards and a cheeky hill, part of the Seven Deadly Sins series. Pick 5k to ultra, earn a finish medal or run virtually.

Take on the Greedy Run at Pengethley Manor, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, and pick a distance from 5k to ultra on a tough offroad looped course. Hilly vineyard laps, 7 hour limit, medals and on site food.

Join the Manchester Doughnut Dash at Hardy Farm for a multi lap run along the River Mersey towpath with Krispy Kreme doughnuts on course. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy a medal, and support Rescued Kitties Charity.

Discover the new Cardiff Trail 10k, a scenic 10 km trail run through Fforest fawr near Castell Coch. Expect muddy singletrack, sweeping views and a friendly atmosphere perfect for trail runners looking for a January adventure.

The Envious Run at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye is an offroad lap race through vineyards and rolling hills, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers and virtual entries are available.