Trail Running calendar near Hafren Forest 2026-2027

Take on the OTT Trail Marathon or 10 mile race through the Brecon Beacons on 16 May 2026, featuring climbs over Pen Y Fan and sweeping reservoir views. A rugged looped trail challenge with scenic rewards and event buffs and coasters for fin..

True Grit Trail Marathon is a rugged 26.2 mile trail through quarry, hills and forestry including the Hill of Doom and Mount Mayhem. Limited to 50 runners, the marked course has feed stations and a finisher medal for a gritty challenge.

Run the undulating off road trails of Cannock Chase AONB at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026. Choose 10K, half, full or a pairs relay on a spectator friendly figure of eight course with water stations and camping.

Enjoy scenic running around Ironbridge Gorge from The Unicorn Inn, with 8, 16 or 26.2 mile options passing Ironbridge, Jackfield and the Silkin Way. The path based course has some climbs, clear markings and pub refreshments at the finish.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.

Tackle the 10 mile Sirhowy Challenge on 17 May, a scenic multi terrain loop climbing 1500 ft to Machen Trig Point through the rolling Sirhowy valley. Undulating terrain suits adventurous runners and all finishers receive a drinks token.

Tackle the Batch Bash in All Stretton on Wed 27 May 2026, a steep 4.8 km fell run with 305 m of climb to test your hill legs. Friendly entry options and a capped field keep this a welcoming, lively race day.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Tackle the Telford T50, a 50 mile trail around scenic Shropshire with views of Ironbridge and the Wrekin on 23 May 2026. Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, the pre marked course mixes trails and roads with aid stations and cake.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rocky with a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park, where you choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Enjoy scenic trails, on course aid, medals for finishers and ice cream at the end.

Take on scenic trails, woodlands and parkland at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 with 5km, 10km or Half Marathon distances to suit every runner. Finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments, and one well controlled dog per r..

A 40 mile ultra on June 6, 2026, along the Wales Coast Path from Porthcawl to Penarth, featuring coastal trails, Ogmore Castle and stepping stones, four staffed checkpoints and specified mandatory kit.

Run the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser this June with 8 mile, 16 mile or marathon routes along the Silkin Way, crossing the iconic Ironbridge. Expect varied trails, fancy dress and a welcoming community as you raise funds for a life saving de..

Trail races in the Brecon Beacons on June 6 2026, offering marathon and half marathon options plus weighted bergen editions. Runners move from daylight into night and may need a torch.

An 11.2 km multi terrain community race around Gnosall with a separate chip timed family fun run. The route passes canal towpaths, farmland and woodland and all finishers receive a technical shirt and finish line refreshments.

Run the iconic Offa's Dyke 15 on Saturday 13 June 2026, a scenic classic reborn from its 1977 origins. Solo and relay entries welcome for a memorable day of countryside running and friendly competition.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis across the Snowdon Range; about 20 km with 1,900 m ascent, led by Mountain Leader qualified runners on 14 June 2026.