Trail Running calendar near Worcester 2026-2027

Explore the ancient woodlands and chalky ridges of the Chiltern Hills with five trail distances ranging from 8km to a 50km ultra. Enjoy a plastic free racing experience starting from the historic market town of Princes Risborough.

Join the Butterfly Run at Parc Taf Bargoed with rock up and run starts across distances from 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac course with a short riverside trail. Staggered starts, aid stations and an optional supersized spinning medal awai..

Join a guided 10km trail running adventure through the scenic Chiltern Hills. Led by experienced guides, this morning run includes trail techniques and local history with a finish at a local farm cafe.

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

A roughly 17 mile self navigated circular route from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales with about 2,000 ft of ascent. The event features three aid stations, a collect and deliver Quest, mandatory kit and a six hour cut off.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.

Peak Forest Fell Race is a 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District on 12 July 2026, with 247 m of climb. Advance entries are available and registration on the day costs £10, with signposted parking and post-race refreshments.

Ludlow10 on 12 July 2026 offers a half marathon, 10k and 5k around Ludlow with quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common. Routes feature undulating terrain and a steep ascent known as the Donkey Steps.

Join this multi lap marathon and half marathon event in Worcester featuring a flat off road course. Run solo or in relay teams with fancy dress and support local stroke recovery charities.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate combine dune, hill and coastal terrain. Event options include a 12K, a new 40K and a selection of family races.

Evening trail running at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10K 5K and an accessible 1.5K loop on fully marked woodland trails.

Three point-to-point coastal races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Routes feature beaches, dunes, cliffs and mapped GPS navigation with checkpoint support and live tracking.

Inflatable 5K in Knutsford, Cheshire takes place on Saturday 18 July 2026; the organiser describes the 2026 edition as bigger and bouncier, with recent booking activity and positive participant feedback.

A 7.5 km mixed-terrain chase starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026, with chip timing, a 45+ category, free parking and an afterparty with music and food.

Test your physical endurance at Huntley Estate with eight strength tests and eight one kilometer off road trail runs. Earn your official time and medal in this outdoor challenge organized by Trimax Events.

A 12-hour multi-loop challenge in Bridgend where runners repeat three 10 mile routes to cover as much distance as possible. The mixed-terrain course includes hills and forestry trails and entries are limited to 30 runners.

Trail races at Winwick Hall feature fully marked 10k and 5k courses plus a 2k children’s fun run on mixed terrain with on course support, first aid and water. The event supports the Bruce Green Foundation.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

A scenic trail run in Herefordshire starting from Aymestrey. Choose between a 10-mile route with 1,800 feet of climb or a 5-mile option. The course features lanes, forest tracks, and trails.

Experience a two lap trail race through 400 acres of historic parkland at Alderley Park. This five mile course features scenic views of an arboretum and lakes and includes a technical finisher t-shirt for all participants.