Trail Running calendar near Birch Vale 2026-2027

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

Celebrate the New Year with a forest trail run through the iconic Sherwood Pines. Choose between 10k, 5k, and junior distances on undulating multi terrain paths with medals for all finishers.

Run along the traffic free Tissington Trail during this multi terrain event in the Derbyshire Dales. Choose between a half marathon or 10k course featuring a gentle gradient on a former railway line.

Two races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn in Leeds: a roughly 16 km trail route along the canal and River Aire including the Calverley Cutting, and a fast flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath with a turnaround water station.

Experience a unique 10k race that transitions from rugged muddy trails to a smooth road return. This limited entry event in Sowerby Bridge offers two distinct terrains in a single marked course.

Test your endurance on the waymarked trails and moorlands of the South Pennines. This winter ultra challenge offers 45 and 30 mile routes through the scenic landscapes of East Lancashire for both runners and walkers.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Test your endurance at Cannock Chase Forest with a choice of four distances on undulating trail paths. Enjoy a scenic woodland run in Staffordshire complete with bespoke medals and free photography for all participants.

Test your endurance at this 50 mile ultra marathon held under UK Athletics Rules. Runners must have completed a marathon to participate in this licensed trail event based in the United Kingdom.

Experience a trail run through the historic Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Choose from 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes in this Canicross friendly event at a World Heritage Site.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Experience the scenic Peak District on an 18km trail run along the Pennine Bridleway with flexible start times and a friendly atmosphere. This self-navigated race features 806 metres of ascent and views of Rushup Edge.

Experience an iconic 50 mile ultra marathon connecting Manchester and Liverpool. This UK Athletics sanctioned event requires previous marathon experience and offers a professional racing environment for endurance athletes.

Experience a historic off-road route through scenic moorlands and woodland trails on the Calderdale Way Ultra. Choose between 50 and 30 mile distances passing through traditional Yorkshire towns and villages.

A 50 mile ultramarathon licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics Rules. This event requires participants to be over 20 years old and have prior experience in organized marathon distance races.

Join a guided trail running weekend in the Yorkshire Dales to tackle the legendary 24 mile Three Peaks Challenge. Enjoy coaching, bunkhouse accommodation, and a social group atmosphere while summiting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleboroug..

Experience a unique point to point race along scenic canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Birmingham. Run through the historic Coseley Tunnel and enjoy water stations hosted on traditional canal barges before finishing in Brindley Place.

A 100 mile ultra in Great Britain held on 25 and 26 September 2027, organised by GB ULTRAS LTD. Registration is indicated from 31 January 2026.

Take on a 38 mile ultra marathon from Lancaster to Wigan as part of the Myths and Legends series. This point to point race features a tracking system for all runners and awards a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience a 35.5 mile ultra marathon from Wigan to Tarporley as part of the Myths and Legends series. This single day challenge features a tracking supported route with bespoke medals for all finishers.