Trail Running calendar near Worcestershire 2025-2026

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race, staged around Church Stretton, Shropshire, is a very tough long-distance event organized by Telford Athletic Club. It covers about 30.5 km with around 1,357 m of ascent, starting in Cardingmill Valley and finishing beside the Church Stretton Sports Pavilion after summ..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all abilities from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and..

Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a fundraising walking event staged from Wistanstow Village Hall in southwest Shropshire, organized by the LDWA Marches Group. Participants choose 12, 18, or 26 miles, routing west to Clun, north to Bishop’s Castle, and back to Wistanstow. The undulating course trav..

Nine Edges is a 20-mile off-road challenge in the Peak District, running from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. The route climbs about 900 metres, crossing high moorland and gritstone edges, and can be tackled by running, walking, or climbing. Checkpoints along the way provide wate..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon and trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, based in the village of Edale. It offers six race distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a two-day 110km option. The event features well-marked courses with medical and thera..

Rasselbock Backyard Ultra – Hardwick Hall takes place on the Hardwick Hall Estate in Derbyshire, inside the hall's footprint, with the grounds and farmland forming the course. Runners complete a single 4.161-mile loop every hour, continuing until only one participant remains. The route is a mix of e..

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run takes place at Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire. It offers three scenic distances: 22km, 15km and 9km, each showcasing the Peak District’s beauty. Runners start on the Monsal Trail beside the River Derwent, with views of Chatsworth House, then pass Edensor before..

Defeat Delamere is a multi-distance running event held at Delamere Forest, Cheshire. The program features 5k, 10k, 16k routes and a mini-miler for younger participants. On the day, racers collect their race packs (number and timing chip) at the registration tent, then join a group warm-up before hea..

The Dunstable Downs Challenge Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event organized by Dunstable Road Runners, held at Creasey Park Football Centre in Dunstable. The 13.1-mile course takes runners across the picturesque Dunstable Downs and surrounding rural areas, primarily on public footpaths and..

The Peak District Challenge is a scenic trekking and running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hathersage. It offers five distance options catering to various skill levels: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and an intense 100-mile challenge to be com..

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra (Summer BYU) takes place near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys. The course features a 4.167-mile loop that is half trail and half tarmac, with a single gradual climb and a short steep section. Designed for speed on largely flat terrain, the event uses an open-..

The Maverick X Series Afan Forest 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Afan Forest Park, South Wales. Offering four route options—Ultra (50 km, 1133 m elevation), Long (42 km, 970 m), Middle (25 km, 625 m), and Short (10 km, 232 m)—the course features a mix of hard-packed gravel trails an..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The Conquest of Avalon is a scenic ultra running event held in Somerset, England, finishing in the legendary town of Glastonbury near the iconic Tor. It offers two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race, both primarily following the historic Leland Trail with the 30-miler diverting onto the Lands E..

High Peak 40 is an ultramarathon around the Peak District, starting and finishing in Buxton, United Kingdom. The 40-mile route weaves through scenic trails, paths, and roads, taking in Goyt Valley, Eccles Pike, Mam Tor, Cave Dale, Tideswell, Monsal Trail, and two Deep Dales. The event emphasizes a c..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a scenic running event held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, along the disused railway line from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Covering a 13-mile (half marathon) multi-terrain course with a slight downhill gradient, the race offers stunning views of the Derbyshire..

Humanity Direct Tring Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Tring Cricket Club in Hertfordshire, near London. Distances available: 50 km ultra, 27 km half ultra, and 10 km. Elevation gain: 135–597 m.The route showcases the Chilterns, including Ashridge Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and Wendov..

Centurion Running’s Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a 50-mile single-loop ultramarathon set in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The route climbs around 5,600 feet and traverses picturesque villages rich in history, including locations made famous by British film..

Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler are village-based trail races around Clipston, near Market Harborough, organized with the Clipston Recreation Field Trust. The Half Marathon runs on bridleways with short road sections and a final footpath back to Clipston, featuring about 237 meters of ascent..

Peak Raid Race 1 – Edale takes place in Edale, in the Peak District. It is the first of four 3-hour score-orienteering style fell races organized by Explorer Events. Runners choose their own route through varied terrain—from challenging high moorland to runnable limestone dales—and aim to visit as m..