Trail Running calendar near Telford 2025-2026

Hoppits Hill Fell Race in Mirfield, West Yorkshire is a 5 km single lap fell with 210 m of climb, ideal for hill runners. Junior races join the Yorkshire Junior Championship; pre entry and limited on the day places available.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Choose distances from 9 miles up to a 37 mile ultra on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic route along the River Severn on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Enjoy regular aid stations, great riverside views and nearby vill..

Challenge yourself on the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden a winter fell race covering 13.3 km with 660 m of ascent across steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths. Full FRA winter kit is mandatory and advance entry is required.

Doctors Gate Fell Race in the Peak District is a classic 12.7 mile course with about 1000 m of climb across open moorland where navigation matters. Open to adults with on the day entry available, it is part of the FRA English Champs.

Join Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026 for a six hour challenge where you can tackle distances from 5k up to ultra. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations on each lap will keep you fueled..

Take on a scenic off road 9.5 km two lap course around Kinver Edge and the famous Rock Houses in Stourbridge. Open to runners 14 and over, the event promises finish goodies, a medal and prizes for top male and female finishers.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.

The Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026 is a testing yet scenic 7 mile multi terrain run across footpaths, fields and country lanes around Sorbrook and Sluvad. Friendly local race with marshals, tea, cake and prizes; enter online by 19 Februa..

Tackle the 7 mile Eckington Epic on 22 February 2026, a self guided trail run through woodland, farmland and runnable climbs around Marsh Lane. Enjoy unmarked routes, a friendly community finish and simple UKA entry options.

Take on the Chester Ultra 50, a scenic 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 Feb 2026 through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect rugged terrain, about 849m ascent and limited places.

Take on the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a challenging 24 mile winter route across Dark Peak moorland from Dovestone Reservoir. Suited to experienced walkers and runners, with checkpoints, flexible starts and a ten hour limit.

Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series offers a 10K or half marathon through pine forest and open heath with steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical trails. Canicross welcome and eco friendly wooden medals for finishers.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Take on the 43rd South Shropshire Circular on 28 February 2026, a 25 miles route with about 4675 ft ascent that tests navigation and endurance. The course is revealed on the day with checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

First Light Adventure stages trail races around the eastern Peak District, from short laps to tough ultras across moorland and woodland. Courses use GPX or marked routes and include checkpoints, medals and light refreshments.

Cloud Nine in Congleton on 1 March 2026 is a challenging 9 mile fell race with 1250 ft of ascent across classic moorland, chip timed for a spirited field. Pre entry and FRA kit are required and entries support charity.

Experience scenic trail running around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon distances on 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park. Expect rolling trails, village views and marshaled support for an enjoyable spring challenge.

Take part in Scrimshire's Scramble, a community 10K around North Leverton Windmill that threads scenic lanes and trails. Volunteer run to raise funds for the 212 year old mill, with finishers getting local flour, an eco medal and honey.