Shrewsbury
Trail Running Calendar near Shrewsbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Shrewsbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 49 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
An 8 km trail in Llangollen on 11 December 2026 with 244 m climb; the course is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.
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
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
Trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham with 5k and 10k races, canicross, water stations, and a charity partner.
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.
April 2027
Trail running and walking distances across the Shropshire Hills on 17 April 2027, raising funds for Grow Cook Learn's education programme.
Trail Last Man Standing race with repeated 5.33 km forestry laps, each with over 140 m ascent, held in Llandegla, Wales from 30 April to 2 May 2027.
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.
Off road 10 km alongside the Llangollen Canal with a kids 1 mile race; chip timed event with finisher medal included and a feeding station on course.
A measured 50 km route from Telford Town Park to Shrewsbury that passes historic sites such as Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. The event features chip timing, five nutrition stations and a bespoke finish medal.
Three trail races on 29 May 2027 following the Heart of Wales Line route, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre with distances of 50, 26 and 16 miles.