Trail Running calendar near Cannock Chase Forest 2026-2027

The Zombie Shuffle is a Halloween themed off road run at Pengethley Manor. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra, with a 7 hour time limit. A virtual run option is also available.

Join this multi terrain timed event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough to run as many laps as you choose over four or six hours. Reach your own distance goals on a scenic 5.3 km loop with full aid station support.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Experience a scenic run at the iconic Grafham Water with 5K and 10K distances held alongside a live duathlon. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and on site camping options at one of the UKs premier multisport venues.

Experience a festive night run through the woodland trails of Irchester Country Park. Choose between 5k and 2k distances featuring themed medals, fancy dress, and spooky marshals for a memorable Halloween experience.

Experience a stunning linear mountain race through the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. Choose from four distances ranging from 21 miles to a 100 mile ultramarathon on beautiful South Wales trails.

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Test your endurance at the Linacre Reservoirs with this six hour lapped trail race. Complete as many five kilometer wooded laps as you can to earn your finisher medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.

Join the Striders Trail 5 for a run through the scenic paths and trails of St Helens. This event offers a limited number of places for runners aged 15 and over starting from the Sankey Visitors Centre.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Experience a friendly canicross event through the scenic woodland trails of Mere Sands Wood. Join a supportive community for a timed one mile run or walk followed by an optional social distance with your dog.

Experience a unique 5 mile out and back run through the 422 meter Oxendon Tunnel. Choose between a Thursday night or Friday morning session and enjoy an atmospheric route that requires a head torch to navigate the darkness.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Experience an award winning autumn trail race through the scenic countryside of Bedfordshire. This event features a half marathon route following canal towpaths and woodland trails starting from Leighton Buzzard.