Trail Running calendar near Telford 2025-2026

Pen Y Fan Challenge is a two-race trail event in the Brecon Beacons, near LD3 8NL, South Wales. Runners choose either a 5-mile or 13-mile route, both climbing to Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in the region. The trail features a signed, marshalled course with chip timing and includes a National Trust c..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event organized by How Hard Can It Be Events. The course runs along the banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, on a disused railway line that yields scenic river views and hints of the area’s industrial heritage. Runners choose from..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular trail running and challenge walking event held in Hartington, within the scenic Peak District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: approximately a marathon length and a 15-mile option. The course explores the beautiful White Peak area, offeri..

The EDDUM 2026 is a 50-mile trail challenge around the Epynt Way, looping the Sennybridge Training Area in mid-Wales. Runners traverse a largely untouched permissive path bordered by the Brecon Beacons to the south and the Cambrian Mountains to the north. The route offers a scenic, green landscape w..

She Strides Women’s Only 50K is West Yorkshire’s first women-only ultramarathon. The circular 50-kilometre course starts and ends at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, and climbs through woodland and open moorland, with a scenic detour to Haworth. Runners face varied terrain and around 1,4..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra endurance event from August 6–9, 2026, starting at Kemble Station in the Cotswolds (GL7 6AW). The 184-mile course unfolds across four stages, featuring four unique Ultra events: The Cotswold Ultra, The Oxford Ultra, The Windsor Ultra, and The Richmond Ult..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is the opening day of The Thames Challenge, based at Kemble Station (GL7 6AW). This UKA-sanctioned running event is a self-sufficient ultramarathon with solo entry (£90). The route follows the Thames Path from Kemble to the river’s source, then returns via Wysis Way and along..

Cordwell Colossus is a 20-mile trail run in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District, looping through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys starting at Holmesfield Village Hall. The route combines woodland tracks, farmland, and rural trails with about 840 metres of ascent and sweeping views from high..

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through tree-root–strewn woods, including a short tarmac stretch bef..

INFERNO – Edale’s Ring of Hell is a brutally demanding Peak District trail challenge, starting at Edale Village Hall. Four self-navigated races traverse rugged terrain from Ringing Roger into wild paths, with a waterfall climb and rocky descents. Distances are Ultra 41 miles (10,000 ft ascent), Mara..

Nottingham Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough UK, unfolds at Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Park. The festival offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race, with optional RunThrough Kit T-shirts. The fast, flat course weaves along lakeside paths and open trails on road/gravel surfaces,..

Eyam Fell Race is a 10-kilometer fell run that starts and finishes in the historic 'Plague' village of Eyam in the Peak District. The course begins with a stiff climb out of Eyam to Sir William Hill, passes the Barrel Inn, and heads toward Abney Moor, offering one of the region’s best views before p..

Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain day in Snowdonia, North Wales, organized by Adventure Awaits. The route covers the 15 Welsh 3,000ft peaks across Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau, including the Crib Goch traverse. The course runs about 30 miles (50 km) with around 4,000 m of ascent.It is a..

Three Towers Ultra – 39 & 55 miles is a demanding ultra across the Lancashire moors, starting in Darwen just south of Blackburn. The route visits three famous towers—Jubilee, Rivington and Peel—before finishing at Ranken Arms Pub. Distances offered are 39 miles with around 5,900 ft of ascent and 55..

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course offers a creative mix of grass, road, paved paths, and woodl..

Cannock Chase Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough UK, takes place at Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, near Rugeley in the UK. The event offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, run on forest paths, woodland tracks and gravel roads through Cannock Chase. The atmosphere is friendly an..

Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is a low-key, great-value trail race in Derbyshire’s Peak District. The 18-kilometre out-and-back course starts and finishes in Whaley Bridge, climbing to the upper Goyt Valley with about 488 metres of ascent. Runners enjoy fast trails, challenging ascents, a..

Ranger Ultras High Peak 70/100km Ultra is a two-distance trail race in Derbyshire’s High Peak, based in Whaley Bridge. The course is an out-and-back: 70km to Newhaven and 100km to Middleton Top near Cromford, retracing the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway. It covers varied terrain from the Go..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country region near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., the race covers the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. While specific details about the course and atmosphere are not provided, the event typically attr..

MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultramarathon from Premier Inn Wigan North to The Swan, Tarporley. It’s Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge (Albion), so runners join Albion entrants on a shared route. The course mirrors the MTC JOGLE path but with shorter daily distances.Checkpoints occur at..