Trail Running calendar near Worcestershire 2025-2026

The HOWUM 2026 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the heart of Wales, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Llanidloes. The challenging trail combines four iconic routes: the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk, leading runners through stunning Welsh landscapes including..

Malvern Hills Ultra, run by Ultra Running Ltd, centers at Abberley Village Hall in Worcestershire and offers four distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles. The 47-mile option climbs about 2,941 meters and follows an out-and-back Worcester Way route, turning at Sally’s Place and British Camp. The course i..

Rapid Relays is a dynamic running event held at the scenic Culden Faw Estate in Fawley, near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The race features a woodland trail course on estate tracks with gently undulating terrain, including a notable climb before 3 kilometers followed by a long downhill stretch bac..

Tempo Trail Races returns for a weekend of trail running in the Cotswolds, centered at Ilmington Sports & Social Club, Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour. The event offers multiple distances: a 100km Ultra, a new 50km Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. The trail course takes runners through rural co..

The Rainow 5 is a popular 5-mile trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. Attracting 250-300 runners, the race features a hilly course that includes scenic ridge paths and local nature reserves. Established in 1989..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a 6-mile walk featuring a river boat crossing. The event is l..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running festival staged by Race Harborough on the Deene Park Estate near Corby. The event offers three main challenges that can be run separately or together as The Quest: Trail Mix Challenge 25k (five 5k legs on the hour for five hours), H..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..

Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race set around Chesterfield, Derbyshire, returning for its 10th edition. The largely circular route follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, weaving through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland, offering varied scenery. The event is run under permit from the Associ..

Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge is held at Mynydd Troed, Pengenfford Common, near Talgarth, Powys, Wales (LD3 0EY). Each loop is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) with roughly 1,679 ft (511 m) of ascent. The course is a fully marked loop on rugged terrain, delivering dramatic 360-degree views of the B..

The Epona 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Abergavenny, featuring a demanding 17,000 feet of elevation gain. The course offers a stunning mix of iconic trails, including Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way, and Beacons Way, providing runners with breathtaking mountain passes and diverse ter..

Shires and Spires is a five-distance circular multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, with start and finish at Naseby Village Hall. Runners choose from 10K (road), Half Marathon, Three-Quarter Marathon (19.1 miles), Marathon (26.6 miles) or Ultra Marathon (35 miles). The route..

OTT Trail Marathon is set in the Brecon Beacons, with Start and Finish at Parkwood Dolygaer, Merthyr Tydfil. The event features a looped marathon of about 26.2 miles and a 10-mile race as an alternative. Runners climb to high mountain trails with stunning views, taking in Pen y Fan from Graig Fan Dd..

True Grit Trail Half Marathon, staged by Mad Running Junkies, is set at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre in Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend (CF32 0EH). The 13.1-mile route blends mixed terrain—killer hills, a quarry section (the Hill of Doom), a downhill forestry trail—and offers dramatic views. Runner..

Set in the Peak District village of Youlgrave, Derbyshire, the Pommie Panter Fell Race covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m (876 ft) of ascent. The route blends rough trails, open fields, and short country-lane sections, with a swamp and occasional low-level technical parts; cows may b..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile endurance walk/run in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Alstonefield, a White Peak village. Hot breakfast rolls are available at the start. The route climbs around 4,800 feet and winds through Milldale, Baley Hill, Nabs Dale, the Dove at Ilam Rock,..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139km) trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. Run by Runaway Racing, it’s a historic journey along a route used for more than 5,000 years. The course is marked with permanent Ridgeway s..

The Tatton Park Trail Runs, part of the Wild Hybrid Weekend, take place at the scenic Tatton Park estate in Cheshire. Scheduled for 31st May 2026, the event offers two distances: a 10km trail run and a half-marathon (13.1 miles). Participants run through diverse terrain including trail paths, grass,..