Much Wenlock
Trail Running Calendar near Much Wenlock 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Much Wenlock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.
A confirmed 14.5 km fell race on 6 December 2026 with 793 m ascent, marked and marshalled course, an entry limit of 180 and mandatory FRA kit.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
Trail runs in Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 with a family 1 mile plus 5 km and 10 km races; canicross allowed in the 5 km and 10 km events.
Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley with a 4.8 km course climbing 244 m, open to runners and walkers; entry fees support Severn Hospice.
January 2027
A 26.5 km self-navigated trail race on Cannock Chase with 540 m ascent, five checkpoints, strict FRA kit rules and pre-entry limited to 160 runners.
The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.
February 2027
Trail races in Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half and full marathon routes with aid stations, a medal and a cake competition.
A 17.7 km fell race in Carding Mill Valley with about 1300 m of ascent, held on Sunday 7 February 2027, offering pre-entry and entry on day options.
March 2027
A 32 mile point to point ultra from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk on 13 March 2027, with aid stations, finishers plate and prizes.
A 32 mile mostly traffic free urban loop around the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027. The route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths and can be entered solo pairs or teams of four.
April 2027
Trail running and walking distances across the Shropshire Hills on 17 April 2027, raising funds for Grow Cook Learn's education programme.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail around Telford visiting Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 9PM cut off.
Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.