Trail Running calendar near Cannock 2025-2026

Take on 51 km across gritstone moors with 1,340 m of climb in a classic off road fell race. This remote navigation challenge bans GPS and pairs tough terrain with a warm volunteer atmosphere and post race pizza.

Event overview The Grindleford Gallop is an annual running and walking event held in Grindleford in the Peak District. It takes place every March; the 2026 date is listed as Saturday 14 March 2026. The event is described on social channels..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km : event details The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event takes place on Saturday 14 March 2026. The course follows the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield village to Rushup Edge and back in the Peak District. Th..

Enjoy a two day festival at the Brynkinalt Estate with canicross on day one and scenic trail 5k and 10k races on day two. Expect rolling estate trails, great views and a friendly festival vibe.

Sherwood Pines 20 Mile, Half Marathon & 10k is a forest-running event held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, within Sherwood Forest. Runners can choose from 20 miles (NEW), a half marathon, a 10k, or a Junior Run, on a multi-terrain, un..

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a scenic 20 mile trail from Burrs Country Park linking six charming villages through woodland and meadows. Enjoy on course support, checkpoints and a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter while helping youth and co..

Trails of Mena features a trail marathon and 20 mile route around North Wingfield and the 5 Pits Trail through woodland, fields and climbs. Marked course, GPX files, aid stations and a finisher medal with donations to Spaniel Aid UK.

Run through pastoral trails at Hyde Hall Farm for the Moo Marathon experience with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every runner. Expect lap based routes, a bespoke finish medal and cupless aid stations.

Event overview The TFG Beer & Pudding Races is a trail running event on Sunday 22 March 2026, organised by Trails For Good and held at Thornbridge Brewery, DE45 1GS near Bakewell in the Peak District. Entries open on 10 September 2025 a..

Run a scenic loop through the Forest of Dean on well maintained trails with gentle climbs. Officially measured and fully marshalled, this spring half hosts the British Trail Running Championships.

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 takes runners along scenic, mostly flat Rochdale Canal towpaths with 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km options. Finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club for hot food, goody bags, medals a..

Event overview Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest takes place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The event is a trail 10k, run as a two-lap, marked course. A head or chest torch is required to take part. Petzl will attend with demo head torche..

Elephant Challenge : event overview The Elephant Challenge is a six-hour off-road event organised by Big Bear Events on 24/03/2026. Participants complete as many laps of a 3.5-mile loop as they wish within the six-hour time limit. A maratho..

Set along the Monsal Trail, Peak District, the Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers two distances on a traffic-free, multi-terrain route. Starting and finishing at Bakewell Station, Derbyshire, runners can select the half m..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run from the iconic Combe Gibbet to Overton in this scenic 16 mile point to point through Hampshire's hills, trails and mud. Well marshalled and offering great countryside views, it's a classic late March challenge on 29 March 2026.

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Tackle a scenic 5 mile off road spring trail at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham on 29 March 2026. Expect rolling climbs, forest tracks and farm paths, chip timing and medals for all finishers in a friendly limited entry race.

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (3 April 2026) The event is a 50 miles ultramarathon on Good Friday, 3 April 2026, with a stated elevation gain of 123 m. The course follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River M..