Trail Running calendar near Cannock 2025-2026

The Greedy Run at Pengethley Manor on Saturday 17 January 2026 invites runners and walkers to choose from 5k up to Ultra on an offroad loop through vineyards and rolling hills. Race day has hot drinks, food, free parking and a finisher meda..

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Stanbury Splash is a lively 12 km fell race across Penistone Hill and Stanbury Moor with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it offers chip timing and classic Yorkshire moorland views.

Tackle the Envious Run on 18 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor, a scenic offroad loop through vineyards with a hill each lap. Choose any distance from 5k to ultra or run virtually in January for a finishers medal.

Join a guided 12 km trail run from the village of Pwll Glas exploring Eyarth Rocks and Graig Wyllt, with gentle hills and varied terrain. Enjoy planned stops, scenic views and friendly company on this relaxed outdoor adventure.

Great Owl Running stages scenic 16 km and 10 km races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire. Expect undulating mixed terrain, marshalled routes and refill stations so bring your own bottle.

Take on the Holly Challenge this January on the leafy lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, with multiple distance options and medals for every finisher. With only 50 places, this small friendly event offers marshals, an aid station..

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Run the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne on 24 and 25 January 2026 with a weekend half marathon or 10k. Choose one or both days and enjoy gentle trail gradients, bespoke medals and free finish photos.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tackle trails, paths and a signature hill across two round Dirt Run events at Irchester and Brigstock. Choose from shorter races up to 15 km, enjoy marshalled routes, water stations and a custom finisher medal for each round.

Tackle moorland and gritstone edges in the Tigger Tor fell race at Longshaw in the Peak District, a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigate unmarked checkpoints, savour dramatic views, and race under FRA rules with strict kit checks.

Tackle the wild trails of May Hill with muddy climbs and an open summit offering panoramic views. Pick the shorter course or the longer Mayhem loop, or join the canicross for a lively weekend of cross country fun.

Explore the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with marathon, half marathon or 10k routes across The Long Mynd and National Trust terrain. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a medal and a fun cake competition after your run.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Hoofstones Fell Race on 31 January 2026 in Todmorden is a challenging 12.9 km fell run with about 425 m of climb and technical navigation required. Finish and prizes at the Staff of Life pub where refreshments await.

Take on Dovedale Big Daddy, an FRA licensed fell race in the Peak District: 20.4 km with nine steep climbs across the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Advance entry only; post race soup, cake and a hot drink for runners.

Join the DirtRun Dudmaston 10k on 1 Feb 2026 for a scenic off road 10 km through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate. Enjoy a finisher medal and goodie, with category prizes including real ale for top performers.

Take on the Charnwood Hills Race on 1 February 2026, a scenic but testing 14.5 mile fell route through Bradgate, Broombriggs and Beacon Hill with rough underfoot and about 1,200 feet of climb. Entries are limited and pre entry is required.