Trail Running calendar near Worcestershire 2025-2026

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

Pitsford Water Trail Races, run by Race Harborough, are held from Brixworth Country Park in Northamptonshire. The event features two trail distances: 10k and a Half Marathon. The half route travels through Holcot, Hannington, Walgrave, Old, and Scaldwell before returning along Pitsford Water, while..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum of 3km. The course features well-maintained footpaths with..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtreme Marathon is the second half, a 26.2-mile leg from Merthyr..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes, including dramatic mountains, waterfalls, reservoirs, and..

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail running event covering over 33 miles, organized by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury. Held in the scenic Wiltshire area, the race offers a challenging course with multiple checkpoints, attracting trail running enthusiasts seeking a long-distance a..

The Winter GMU is an ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path, offered in two distances: 45 miles and 30 miles. The winter course heads anticlockwise, known for mud, with four checkpoints, chip timing, and GPX navigation. The 45-mile route starts and finishes at Ashton Park School in Bristol; th..

The Hateful 8 Ultra Loop is a multi-loop endurance running event held at Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig, Bridgend, South Wales. Each loop covers about 9 miles, and participants aim to complete as many loops as possible within an 8-hour window. The course is a mixed-terrain route featuring..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

6th Hannington Hike, an LDWA challenge by the BBN group, starts at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Northamptonshire. It offers two distances, 26.6 and 15.5 miles, across countryside. The event fosters a friendly atmosphere with checkpoint navigation; route descriptions must be down..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is a low-key, great-value trail race by Ranger Ultras. The 18km loop runs from Hayfield village along the Pennine Bridleway to Rushup Edge and back, with about 806m of ascent and sweeping Peak District scenery. It’s self-navigating, aided by official finger pos..

Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50km trail race in the Peak District, based from the historic village of Hayfield in the High Peak. The course is a grand loop along classic trails—the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way—with about 1,840 metres of ascent and a mix of fast trails and chal..

Brynkinalt Running Festival takes place on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham. The event offers 5k and 10k races across two formats: canicross on Saturday and traditional trail running on Sunday, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. The routes cross the estate’s private land, not..

Set in the Cambrian Mountains, Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail offers Half Marathon and 10k routes, with junior distances for younger runners (0.5 mile for under 7; 1.5 miles for 7–11; 2.6 miles for 12–16). The event is run by Aberystwyth Athletic Club as a not-for-profit, family-friendly affair with ful..

Centurion Running’s Hundred Hills 50km is a scenic trail ultramarathon through the Chiltern countryside, starting and finishing at Stonor Park near Henley-on-Thames. The race covers two 25km loops for a total of 50km, with about 4000 ft (1200 m) of elevation gain and a 9-hour cut-off. The route is 8..

Grindleford Gallop is a 21-mile challenge for runners and walkers held annually in March, set in the hills of the Peak District around Grindleford. The course traverses challenging Derbyshire terrain and, in recent years, has added two shorter options: 15km with about 660m of ascent and 23km with ab..

Saturn Too presents The Dashing Dog Charity Run - Wales at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive seven-hour time-challenge allows runners to complete as many laps as they wish, with a minimum 3 km per lap and a full lap around 7 km on paths, subject to safety changes. The scenic cours..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

Trails of Mena is a circular trail running event in Derbyshire, starting and finishing at North Wingfield Community Resource Centre. It offers a marathon and a 20-mile trail run through track, maintained trail, fields and woodland. The course heads along the 5 Pits Trail to Sutton Scarsdale, toward..