Trail Running calendar near Cannock 2025-2026

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.

Tackle the scenic 20 mile Link Challenge at Burrs Country Park, threading villages, woodlands and meadows. A supported trail run or hike with aid stations and proceeds benefiting Sunnywood youth services.

Trails of Mena in Derbyshire offers scenic 20 mile and trail marathon loops through woodland, fields and rolling climbs. Expect aid stations, a warm drink and finishers medal, with proceeds supporting Spaniel Aid UK in memory of Mena.

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.

On 21 March 2026 the Beater Clough Fell Race offers a challenging 10.9 km route in the South West Pennines with 610 m of steep, rough climbs and descents. Enter early or on the day and test your fell legs on this scenic, unrelenting course.

Take on the Dan Lee Military Race, a 10 mile mixed terrain challenge across quiet roads, tracks and moorland with 1,447 ft of climb. Enter regular or TAB with a 35 lb pack and boots and help raise funds for military and firefighting chariti..

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 at Sowerby Bridge offers 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km routes along scenic canal towpaths with minimal climbs. Friendly festival feel with chip timing, aid stations, medals and foo..

Take on the Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon, a scenic way marked trail loop through ancient woodland starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. Organised by the local Rotary Club, it is chip timed and supports charity.

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery near Bakewell on 22 March 2026 for scenic trail running along the Monsal Trail and River Wye. Finish with a beer and a Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Challenge yourself at Spring Run on 22 March 2026 at Northampton Active, where a six hour timed event lets you tackle distances from a 5K up to an ultra marathon. Enjoy lap support, a Spring Run medal and a generous goody bag.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Run the 32 mile Ultra in the Black Country on 29 March 2026 from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. This traffic free loop along canal towpaths and disused railway lines includes mandatory head torch tunnel sections for a true adventure.

Join the Run Upcote Spring Trail on 29 March 2026 at Upcote Farm for a scenic 5 mile off road race across bridleways, farm tracks and forest paths with testing climbs and descents. Entries are limited so expect a friendly, well supported ev..

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.