Trail Running calendar near Telford 2025-2026

Join the Brynkinalt Running Festival on 14 and 15 March 2026 at the scenic Brynkinalt Estate for canicross Saturday and trail runs Sunday with 5k and 10k options. Expect estate footpaths, views, music, a finisher medal and podium prizes.

Tackle forest trails, summits and river crossings at The Beast of the Blacks in the Black Mountains on 14 March 2026. Routes from 17 km to 65 km suit casual runners and hardcore trail fans and dogs are welcome.

Grindleford Gallop takes you across the White Peak on a scenic 21 mile course with sweeping Baslow Curbar and Froggatt edge views. Volunteer run and fundraising for Grindleford Primary School, it mixes challenge with stunning scenery.

Run the undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge event offers bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Take on the Link Challenge, a 20 mile trail run or hike on 21 March 2026 at Burrs Country Park, Bury. Enjoy scenic village paths, checkpoints with aid and guided support, and a finisher neck gaiter to mark the achievement.

Run through pastoral trails at Hyde Hall Farm for the Moo Marathon experience with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every runner. Expect lap based routes, a bespoke finish medal and cupless aid stations.

Take on a scenic trail marathon or 20 mile route from North Wingfield, looping through fields, woodland and the 5 Pits Trail with aid stations and GPX navigation support. Finishers receive a medal and warm cuppa and the event supports Spani..

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Run the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell hosts the TFG Beer & Pudding Races, with 7 km and 13.5 km scenic trail routes in the Peak District. Waymarked courses and small group starts lead to a brewery finish where beer and Bakewell pudding await.

Experience the Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest under torchlight, with Petzl demo head torches on site. Enjoy a flat two lap trail, a canicross option and post race hot drinks plus a medal or tree planting token.

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Join a guided recce of the Glyders between Llanberis and the Ogwen Valley, covering 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent in Snowdonia. Small groups led by qualified, experienced runners set out from Capel Curig for a rewarding mountain day.

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Carneddau leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig on Sunday 29 March 2026, tackling 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent. Run in small groups led by experienced mountain leaders who completed Paddy Buckley Round..

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.