Trail Running calendar near Middletown 2026-2027

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

Great British Bake Run at Dare Valley Country Park pairs running with a baking competition and a cupcake magnet medal. Multiple distances and a 7 hour time challenge are offered, with aid tables, goody bags, parking and cafe facilities.

An 8.8 km (5.5 mile) fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir near Rhydycroesau, featuring tracks, paths and fields with 225 m of climb. The course is partially marked, entry is £7 on the day and the minimum age is over 15.

A circular 30 km fell race around Belper with chip timing and full route signage. The course uses footpaths, bridleways, public roads and parts of the Midshires Way and is open to walkers and runners.

A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

An England Athletics affiliated club in Pershore, Worcestershire, Pershore Plum Plodders runs weekly parkrun meetups and Plod Nights, operates a members-only kit shop, and organises the annual Plum 10k with published results for recent year..

A hill race near Porthmadog covering 7.2 km with 564 m of ascent, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and experience. Entry is day only for £5 and teams may enter free.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

A 7.4 km mountain race near Cilcain with 375 m of ascent held alongside the village show. WFRA insured, with separate junior races across multiple age groups and specific junior distances.

A 10 km fell race around Sir William Hill and Abney Moor on 1 September 2026, starting and finishing in Eyam. The event includes prizes from the Barrel Inn, a post-race barbecue and a 3 km on-day junior race for ages 11 to 16.

A final-season evening fell race of about 8 km (5 miles) over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill with 360 m ascent. It uses a 24 minute cut-off to Brown Wardle, requires mandatory FRA kit and offers pre-entry with set fees.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley with two anti clockwise laps, open to runners aged 11 and over. It is the first of a three week autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Experience an endurance challenge along the coast with solo and relay options ranging from 50 to 130 miles. This multi day event features strictly timed checkpoints and self navigation in a stunning natural environment.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon along the scenic ridge tops of the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South East Wales with no time limits and full course support.