Church Stretton
Trail Running Calendar near Church Stretton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Church Stretton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 66 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Three trail races along the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line, finishing at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms with distances of 50, 26 and 16 miles.
June 2027
A multi-distance fundraiser around Ironbridge with sections on the Silkin Way and varied paths; fancy dress is encouraged.
A flexible non-elimination endurance event at Walcot Hall where runners choose a 3, 6, 12, 16 or 24 hour cap and repeat a 4 mile loop through private estate trails.
A chip-timed, England Athletics licensed multi-terrain 11.2 km race around Gnosall countryside, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club, plus a separate chip-timed Family Fun Run with 1 km and 0.5 km options.
Point to point 50K race on Saturday 12 June 2027 with an officially measured route, annual bespoke medal, bag transfer and a finish at the Church Stretton Beer Festival.
July 2027
A canal-side, point-to-point half marathon from Wolverhampton to Birmingham on 3 July 2027, chip timed with seeded waves and race mementos.
A mostly flat mixed terrain 5k at Himley Hall on 4 July 2027 that passes the lake, with child ticketing, blue badge parking and a minimum fundraising target of £50.
A 6.7 km fell race in Snailbeach, Shropshire on 7 July 2027 with 375 m ascent; pre-entry and on-the-day entry available, and junior races for younger athletes.
Trail event at Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half marathon and marathon routes on the Shropshire Hills with aid stations, a medal and a cake competition.
A navigational endurance event in Shrewsbury where participants are dropped at an undisclosed location and must find their way back without maps or GPS.
A self navigated 100 mile loop from Clun through three counties with 16,500 ft of climbing, eight aid stations, GPX navigation and a 50 hour cut off.
August 2027
A short fell race from Ragleth Inn in Shropshire covering 4.4 km with 390 m of climb, open to pre entry and entry on the day.
September 2027
A long-distance 45 mile crossing of Wales completed on foot or by run within 18 hours, offered as a weekend package with accommodation, transport and refreshments.
Trail races in the Shropshire Hills with 10K, half marathon and single-lap marathon, based at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton.
An off‑road ultra at Top Barn Campsite with 24hr, 12hr and 6hr options on a looped ~5.6 mile course, camping, water stations, medals and relay team categories.
A 24 hour loop challenge in Wyre Forest where runners complete a 6.7 km circuit each hour and choose how many laps to attempt.
Trail event in the Shropshire Hills with basecamp at Craven Arms, offering 55 km, 28 km and 10 km loops, full route support, camping and transfer options.
Measured 50K ultramarathon from Church Stretton to Shrewsbury featuring the Burway climb, free bag transfer, bespoke medal and a Shropshire Challenge option.