Trail Running calendar near Lake Vyrnwy 2025-2026

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

Take on the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge walk from Rivington across the West Pennine Moors. Choose the 24 mile long route open to runners and finish within 10 hours to enjoy checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race from The Queens Arms in Old Glossop, a rugged 12.7 mile route with nearly 3000 ft of ascent. A testing fell running challenge and FRA English Champs event with pre entries required.

Take on a scenic off road 9.5 km two lap course around Kinver Edge and the famous Rock Houses in Stourbridge. Open to runners 14 and over, the event promises finish goodies, a medal and prizes for top male and female finishers.

Take on the Chester Ultra 50, a scenic 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 Feb 2026 through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect rugged terrain, about 849m ascent and limited places.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Take on the 43rd South Shropshire Circular on 28 February 2026, a 25 miles route with about 4675 ft ascent that tests navigation and endurance. The course is revealed on the day with checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit.

Cloud 9 is a scenic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back via the Bridestones with about 1250 ft of ascent. Off road, chip timed and well marshalled, it supports the National Trust.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Join the St David's Day Dragon Run at Dare Valley on 1 March 2026, a relaxed seven hour challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Expect scenic trails, medals from 3 km and tasty goody bags with vegan options.

Explore riverside paths and rocky trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 5 km canicross and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Varied terrain, steps and scenic views make this a fun and rewarding challenge for runners and their dogs.

Saddleworth Res's is an off road navigation challenge around Saddleworth Moor with 25 km, 44 km or 60 km routes that visit reservoirs, rocky tracks and boggy ground. Live tracking, staffed checkpoints and a post event meal complete this cla..

Join the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen Adventure Trail Run at Cannock Chase for a gutsy single loop of undulating trails, muddy singletrack and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Enjoy a festival vibe with kids races, camping, on site food and race ph..

Granny's Bay Challenge on 8 March 2026 in Lytham St Annes offers a scenic, flat 5.24 mile estuary loop. This 6 hour timed event lets you run as many laps as you like and earn an official time and medal after one lap; entries limited to 100.

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

Tackle an 18 km self navigating route from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, climbing 806 m over fast trails and open ridgelines. Pick your own start time for this scenic, rewarding challenge organised by Rangers Expeditions and Ultras.

Tackle the Ranger Ultras PB50km in Hayfield, a scenic new loop through sections of the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 metres of ascent. Self navigating with a flexible start and on course aid stations, this time..