Trail Running calendar near Telford 2026-2027

A Christmas Carol bobble hat run at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km to ultra and a 7 hour Time Challenge; finishers receive a themed medal, bobble hat and goody bag, with aid stations, toilets and free parking on site.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A Boxing Day fell race around Blacka Moor and Totley Moor near Totley. The 7.8 km course climbs 270 m, costs £8 and supports S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue with mandatory FRA best practice kit required.

A Boxing Day fell event at Stiperstones Inn near Minsterley, covering 4.8 km with 244 m climb. Partially marked course with limited experience required; online entries for recorded times and proceeds go to Severn Hospice.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.

A no frills, self guided winter trail through the Marches with routes of about 30 miles and about 16 miles, linking Ludlow, Aymestrey and Kington across hills, limestone tops and valleys.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.

Timed laps along a flat riverside towpath at Hardy Farm with flexible distances and a pick your own medal. A vegetarian aid station runs all day and the first 90 participants receive a microfibre towel.

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

The LDWA - Hangover Hike will take place in Dewsbury on Friday 1 January 2027. You can run between 10 and 21 miles.

A 5k multi terrain loop from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin. The route mixes minor roads and trails, is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A non-stop 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit, over 10,700 metres of ascent and winter conditions. Entrants must be 21 or older and show prior long-distance mountain experience.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..

Seven consecutive offroad days at Pengethley Manor where participants choose 5k to ultra distances with a seven hour limit each day, a virtual January option, and a unique medal for each day.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Proud Run offers 5k to ultra distances on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit and both race and virtual entry options, with medals for paid entries.