Trail Running calendar near Cannock 2025-2026

Five Trigs is a scenic point to point fell and trail event across the South Pennines, visiting five trig points over about 19 miles and 900 m of ascent. Navigate yourself, enjoy manned checkpoints en route and finish with hot soup.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Join the Avenham Amble in Preston on 10 May 2026 for 10K, half, marathon or ultra options along scenic riverside paths through Avenham and Miller Parks. Run one day or embrace the three day series and claim a bespoke medal and post run good..

Join the Scorpion Run on 10 May 2026 at Symonds Yat Rock for a scenic 10k trail through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with riverside views. Expect gravel tracks and a tough final 1 km climb to the cafe finish with coffee and hot food.

Run a scenic 10k through Yarrow Country Park on 10 May 2026, following the River Yarrow amid spring bluebells. The one lap out and back starts by the Flaming Grill Pub and includes chip timing for a relaxed trail experience.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.

Run the Rodley Rock up n' Run, a pop up Summer Series 5k and 10k along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with on the day or online entry. All finishers get a jumble medal and hot food plus a beer or soft drink.

Join the Hayfield May Queen fell race on Fri 15 May 2026 for a lively village run as part of the May Queen celebrations and the 3 Days in May series. Entry is on the day, with all proceeds supporting the May Queen charities.

Holcombe 10 on 16 May 2026 features 10K and 10 mile trail routes from Hare & Hounds through Redisher Woods and up to Peel Tower with sweeping moorland views. Rugged climbs, runnable bridleways and a finisher memento support local youth proj..

Trent Valley Ultra 50k on 16 May 2026 starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery in Cromwell, sending runners through scenic Nottinghamshire villages. Finishers get tap room access, food, entertainment and a commemorative pint glass.

Tackle scenic rolling trails on Cannock Chase at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge, with 10 km, half marathon, marathon and a two person relay. Limited to 500 runners, the course rewards singletrack, ridge views and muddy fun.

Enjoy scenic trails around Ironbridge Gorge at The Shindig in the Shire, with challenging climbs and great views through Ironbridge and Jackfield. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances then celebrate with pub food and finisher bling.

Tackle the Mark Boulton Memorial Mount Famine fell race in the Peak District on Sat 16 May 2026. This testing 8 km course climbs 564 m and rewards strength, skill and grit on rough moorland.

Take on the Maverick Cotswolds Trail at Sudeley Castle and enjoy rolling trails, charming villages and historic views. Routes from 7 km to 50k, fully marked and timed with outposts and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Tackle the Leaden Boot Challenge, a scenic 26.2 mile long distance walk and run around Alstonefield in the White Peak with rugged climbs and limestone landmarks. Open to walkers and runners, the supported loop finishes with local food and r..