Trail Running calendar near Chirk 2026-2027

A six hour lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry where runners, walkers and canicross participants complete as many 3.3 mile loops as they can. A share of entry fees supports Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.

A 10km race in Sowerby Bridge that starts on muddy trails and returns on tarmac. The course is one way, entries are limited to 100 runners, and an official hoodie can be pre ordered as the event memento.

The May Hill Massacre is a demanding 7-8 mile cross-country run in Gloucestershire, featuring steep climbs and muddy trails. A longer 14-15 mile Mayhem option is available for those seeking an extra challenge.

A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering approx. 45 miles or a 30 mile option for runners and walkers, waymarked across moorland and villages with required winter kit and navigation.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell using 4.167 mile loops, eleven timed laps and a final race on the twelfth lap, with food, aid at HQ, medals including a 32 mile ultra award, and a 12 hour cap.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. Experience vineyard trails with a seven hour time limit and unique medal options for individuals or pairs.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 27 February 2027, covering 849 m of ascent with seven checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The race is licensed, awards ITRA and UTMB index points, and has a 17 hour cut-off.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Three marked trail races from Crickhowell into the Black Mountains offering 10, 20 and 40 mile options with checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and GPX route files. Canicross is allowed under specific rules and the event provides medical supp..

Traverse the rugged moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this trail event featuring distances of 26, 43, and 62 kilometers. Experience a diverse landscape of reservoirs, boulder fields, and high tracks with full timing and medical suppor..

Trail running at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 with 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain includes riverside paths, rocky sections and a stair climb of 110 steps.

Take the Fell is a trail running event at Beacon Fell Country Park on 7 March 2027 offering 10k and 20k routes with chip timing, signed courses, finishers medals and event photos; pre-registration and age limits apply.

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District on an 18km trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy flexible start times and a scenic route along the Pennine Bridleway with full safety team support.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3,100 feet of ascent and the final event in the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series. A junior race covers 3.25 km with 150 m ascent and a minimum age of 11. Parts of the upper course are unmarked and may r..

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A well-marked 50-mile ultra on 26 March 2027 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail, with six supported checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 14-hour cut-off. Live GPS tracking is provided.

A coastal 10 km on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing beside the Mirror Ball, timed with the tides. Event HQ on South Promenade handles number collection and baggage, with a water station at 5 km and medical cover on course.

Flat, primarily canal towpath races centred on Sowerby Bridge, offering 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km distances with chip timing and staffed aid stations.