Trail Running calendar near Gnosall 2026-2027

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails, led at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops; organised by OutFit with standard and member entry options.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, a finisher medal, free event photos and Halloween chocolates. Minimum ages apply and hard packed trails suit road or trail shoes.

A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough on Halloween 2026, covering about 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent. The event includes several junior categories, runs under FRA rules, and features costume prizes.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

A 32 km, 1800 m mountain challenge on Pen y Fan with three ascents using six different routes. Two categories are offered, including a 16 kg weighted option, and navigation between control points is the participant's responsibility.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A night trail running event at Delamere Forest with a "Spooky Halloween" theme, reflective route marking, and distances including a 10k, a two-lap Half Marathon, and a 1k kids race with medals.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026 with 485 m of ascent; entry via Fabian4 costs £9. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is mandatory and limited parking is available.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre, St Helens, limited to 250 places with a minimum age of 15 and entry fees of £18.50 (UKA) or £20.00 (unaffiliated).

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail races in Hartington with **8.4 km** and **16.4 km** waymarked routes, complimentary local cheese samples and a goodie bag with cheese, crackers and a 5cl bottle of port. Small group waved starts and a village HQ at Hartington Village..

A relaxed canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 with a timed one mile and an optional 2.5 km social run. Mostly flat woodland trails with an on site visitor centre, cafe, toilets and parking.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

Night and dawn five mile out and back runs through the Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and headtorch required. Entries are available as single or both races and finishers receive interlocking medals.

Night fell race at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m of climb. Entry is £5 on the day and runners must carry compulsory kit including a headtorch with at least two hours of light.