Trail Running calendar near Telford 2026-2027

A small early May trail and fell race around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge covering about five miles on footpaths. Pre entry is used, entrants must be 16 or older, and all proceeds are donated to local charities.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Join PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble for scenic trails at Brockholes Nature Reserve, with 10K, half, marathon or ultra options looping lakes, woodlands and the River Ribble. Limited places, bespoke medal and post run snacks make for a frien..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

A fully marked, circular trail loop in Sherwood Forest offering one lap options of roughly 30 or 40 miles with regular aid stations, an enforced cut off and limited entries.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

A two-day trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering 10 km, 25 km and 21.1 km races. Complete all three to form a 56.1 km Quest and qualify for the Carrot Dash, with medals for finishers and festival activities across the week..

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk. The route is largely unmarked but supported with GPX files, staffed checkpoints with food and water, and medic cover.

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

Three circular routes in and around the Colne Valley on Saturday 9 May 2026. Options of 26, 23 and 18 miles are offered and the event now includes a full marathon, with start and finish at Marsden Parochial Hall.

Run scenic canal towpaths and parkland at the Cottam Canter at UCLAN Sports Arena on Saturday 9 May 2026. Choose 5K to ultra and enjoy lake views, canal locks, free parking, a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

A self-navigated trail run around Delph of about 18 to 19 miles with roughly 3000 ft of ascent, visiting five trig points and using footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way. The unmarked course has three manned checkpoints and mandatory..

A multi-loop trail ultramarathon in Church Stretton on May 9 2026 offering choices from 10 to 50 miles across four distinct loops with over 10,000 ft of climbing if all are completed. Central HQ provides long buffet and timed support.

A 19 mile anticlockwise route around five trig points in the South Pennines with about 900 m of ascent. The unmarked course requires navigation, includes three manned checkpoints and provides food and hot drinks at the finish.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

A circular multi terrain event from Naseby Village Hall offering five distances from 10K to a 35 miles ultra, with waymarked routes, GPS tracking and checkpoints across Northamptonshire countryside.

A multi distance event in Avenham Park, Preston offering 10K, half, marathon and an ultra with looped laps, on hard paths by the River Ribble. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest leg in Snowdonia on 10 May 2026. Tackle 15 km with 1,580 m of ascent in small guided groups led by Mountain Leader qualified runners for a thrilling mountain run.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.