Trail Running calendar near Telford 2025-2026

Tackle the wild Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with scenic 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile trail races through the Long Mynd. Well marked routes, aid stations and marshals make this a classic, challenging day out for trail runners.

Event The Joust Races 2026 is a 24-hour multi-lap running event held on Saturday 5 September 2026. The format uses a looped course with each lap approximately 5.56 miles. The course is described as well marked and marshalled, easily navigab..

Overview The Dragon’s Back Race is a multi-stage ultra running event across Wales. The full route runs from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle and is held each September. Key metrics for the full course include: 380 km 6 days 16,400 m ascent..

Join a guided, non competitive mountain run across the 15 Welsh 3000s in Snowdonia, a rugged 30 mile traverse with 4,000 m of ascent including Crib Goch. Expert guides, transport and support are included for experienced runners.

The Ultra X England will take place in Edale from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026.

The Peak District Challenge will take place in Hathersage from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026.

The High Peak 40 is a 40 mile ultramarathon around Buxton combining trails and road into a scenic autumn challenge. In its 40th year, runners must finish within 14 hours.

The Cotswold Half Way will take place in Chipping Campden on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Join Lone Wolf Birmingham at Wyre Forest for an hourly 6.8 km loop where you must finish each lap to keep going and battle for a final sprint on lap 24. Pick 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra and enjoy trails and the on site cafe.

Test your grit in the Black Mountains at Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra in Crickhowell on 19 Sep 2026, running hourly 4.2 mile loops over trail and tarmac. Last runner to complete a loop wins, with medics, toilets and showers on site.

Take on the Cotswold Way Century, a stunning 102 mile non stop trail from Chipping Campden to Bath showcasing rolling hills, stone tracks and panoramic views. Test your endurance over varied terrain with a 32 hour time limit and full suppor..

Run along the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne across two days of half marathons, with a gentle downhill and mixed terrain. Enter one or both days for a bespoke medal, photos and race day support.

The Three Towers Ultra crosses the West Pennine moors to reach Jubilee, Rivington and Peel towers on an unmarked yet scenic and demanding route. Choose 39 or 55 mile options, test your route finding and join a guided recce at Ranken Arms.

Brutal Extreme Triathlons presents multiple intense triathlon races over four days in stunning Llanberis. Test your endurance amid dramatic Welsh mountain scenery in mid September 2026 with fellow athletes who crave a true challenge.

Run scenic countryside trails at the Clipston Trail Half Marathon and Country 5 Miler, starting from Clipston Recreation Ground. Enjoy rolling hills, a homemade cake at the finish and the feel good factor of supporting local playing fields.

Tackle 19 miles with about 3000 ft of ascent through Saddleworth, visiting five trig points on scenic trails and stretches of the Pennine Way. Self navigation, three manned checkpoints and hot soup at the finish make for a classic autumn tr..

Take on the scenic Cheshire Ring 100 Mile ultramarathon on 26 and 27 September 2026, part of the GB Ultras series. Expect tough but rewarding canal and countryside terrain with a well organised, permit backed race.

Wild Run Cotswolds invites trail lovers to Cornbury Park for scenic, undulating single loop routes from 10K to the marathon plus a six hour 360 challenge. Family friendly, fully marked and marshalled, entries limited to 600 runners.

Event overview The Cannock Chase Running Festival is scheduled for Sunday, 11 October 2026 at Concert Field, Birches Valley, Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ. The event offers multiple distances on forest terrain and includes a separ..

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..