Trail Running calendar near Chirk 2026-2027

A 6.7 km fell race around Stiperstones with 375 m of climb, part of the Shropshire Summer Series. The route is partially marked and requires navigational skills, with a minimum age of 15 and pre entry fee of £7.

Experience an off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A single 8 km fell race near Llanferres with 366 m of ascent and partial route markings. Entry is by payment of £4 on the day and entrants must be over 16.

A 48 mile point-to-point ultra from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury following the River Severn and canal walk. There are four checkpoints, a mandatory 4.0 mph minimum pace, GPX navigation is recommended, and all finishers receive a bespo..

A category BS fell race on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field, South Yorkshire, featuring a single-lap undulating 6.4 km course. Entry fee is £6 and prizes include age-group awards plus cash for breaking listed course records.

A point to point ultramarathon of about 59 miles following the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free catering options, mandatory kit checks and a 4.0 mph minimum pace requirement.

A 10 km summer evening trail race at Coombe Abbey Park, run over two laps through woodland and meadow with water stations, basic facilities and an option for a tree-planting token instead of a medal.

A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park where entrants run as many 3.3-mile laps as they wish within the time limit. The course mixes stone paths, meadow and woodland and offers parking, on-site facilities and optional charity support.

Gyrn Gallop is a 10.6 km fell race from Rhiwlas Village near Llansilin with about 350 m of ascent on a partially marked course requiring some experience. Entry on the day is £7 and the minimum age is over 15.

A two person relay to the summit of Moel Famau and back over about 6.5 km with 350 m of climb. Night registration and a small on the night entry fee, with parking options that depend on ground conditions.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon on 11th July 2026 following the River Severn from Travelodge Worcester to Travelodge Stonehouse, with four checkpoints offering vegan and gluten free options and a bespoke finisher medal.

Self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 in the Black Mountains offering 13 to 50 mile routes with GPX tracks, checkpoints, chip timing, medical cover and mandatory kit requirements.

Trail races in Llanberis on 11 to 12 July 2026 include 10K, half, marathon and a 57 km ultra that pass Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert, Nant Gwynant, Pen y Pass and Yr Wyddfa. The event offers an event village, on course support and chip timing.

A 24 hour UTMB indexed trail challenge on Yr Wyddfa in Llanberis where solo runners and teams of up to five record as many ascents and descents as possible. The event features chip timing, on course support, an event village and charity fun..

Races run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel. Four distances from 5k to marathon with feed stations roughly every three miles and marshals along the route.

Circular off road running and walking routes from Hallow through twelve parishes, with distances from 10 to 40 miles, staffed checkpoints, on-route snacks, and a hot meal and certificate at the finish.

Trail event in Carding Mill Valley on 11 July 2026 offering 10K, half marathon and marathon routes across the Shropshire Hills, with marked courses, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.