Shrewsbury
Trail Running Calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shrewsbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 52 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.
A 5.5 mile multi-terrain fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir that starts and finishes within a traditional village show near Oswestry. The partially marked route climbs 225 m, requires limited experience, and has an over 15 minimum age; entry is £7..
A guided trail run meeting at the Ponderosa cafe covering about 7 km on Llantysilio Mountain with planned regrouping stops.
September 2026
Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.
Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.
A 19 mile fell race around Church Stretton with multiple summits, unmarked sections and required navigation; minimum age 19.
Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a cafe.
A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla where individuals or two person teams complete as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails.
A countryside challenge from Wistanstow offering 12, 18 and 26 mile routes through Clun and Bishop's Castle with checkpoints, maps and a finish meal.
At Wyre Forest on Saturday 19 September 2026, Lone Wolf Birmingham runs a 6.7 km loop every hour so runners can repeat laps to form 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra distances. The event runs until the last runner finishes or 24 hours, with a woo..
A new 50K ultra in the Shropshire Series following the Church Stretton route in reverse, starting at Rectory Fields and finishing at The Quarry Park Shrewsbury. Includes chip timing, five nutrition stations and linking medals.
Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and homemade cakes in the heart of Brewood village square.
A community-hosted BM fell race in Glyn Ceiriog covering 11.6 km with 425 m ascent, entry on the day, minimum age 18, and post-race soup and cakes at the centre.
A fell race near Criggion covering 11.5 km with 790 m of ascent on a partially marked course that requires navigational skills. Entry is £8 and teams may enter free of charge.
Guided trail run of about 10 km from Llangollen that visits Castell Dinas Bran and the Abbey, returning along the canal at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops.
October 2026
A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.
An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.