Trail Running calendar near Cannock 2026-2027

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

An evening fell race in Darley Dale covering 7.3 km with 240 m of climb. The waymarked route features forest trails, steep ascents including a final climb to Oker Trig Point, technical descents and a short dash to the finish.

Flagg Moor Run is a 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg in the Peak District, following fields, lanes and country roads through Pomeroy and Chelmorton before returning to the village. Entries open in August 2025 with a standard fee of £7.

A multiple-distance trail running event in Saltaire that follows a mainly flat towpath. Feed stations appear about every three miles and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Two trail ultras of **100k** and **50k** around Market Harborough following the Harborough Round, with GPX files, multiple checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The routes visit villages, Foxton Locks and the Kelmarsh Tunnel.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Ribble Runfest on Sunday 16 August 2026 is a multi distance running event in the parklands of central Preston. Routes include 10 km, half marathon, marathon and an ultra, with aid stations, course signage and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Four self navigated trail races in Edale on 22 August 2026 across Peak District terrain. GPX and maps are provided, checkpoints supply food and drinks, and ultra and marathon runners carry trackers for safety.

Trail running at Park Farm Llangattock on 22 August 2026 with 10 km, 10 mile, 20 mile and 32 mile Ultra options across canal, moorland and escarpment terrain. Marked routes, GPX files and multiple aid stations are provided.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, on marked and marshalled paths. The event includes an event village with food and finish-line goodies and a discounted event t-shirt with entry.

Choose from five distances on a fast, flat canal towpath course near Leeds. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with multiple aid stations and finish-line treats like a BBQ roll and a bespoke medal. It's a popular event with a social focus.

Final event in the Phoenix Running 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park. Timed laps on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course let participants cover distances from 5 km up to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Pop up Summer Series at Kirkstall in Leeds with 5k and 10k races. Runners can turn up on the evening and pay on the day or online; hot food, a jumble medal and a drink are provided.

A 130-mile non-stop canal run from Liverpool to Leeds along historic towpaths, open to those aged 20+. Options include Supported or limited Unsupported places, feed points every 10–15 miles, and a 40-hour completion limit.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on 30 August 2026, with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.