Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2025-2026

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the iconic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

The Crocodile Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry in Warwickshire. The course is a runnable, relatively flat 3.3-mile loop around pools and open pasture with crushed stone paths and some minor rises. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish w..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend, held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free course along the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring multi-terrain routes with a gentle uphill..

The Kirkstall Calverley Cutter & Kirkstall Bridge 10km, organized by Great Owl Running, is a winter running event held in Leeds. It features two distances: a challenging 16km trail race showcasing scenic views of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, River Aire, and the tough Calverley Cutting, and a fast, fla..

Epic Events' Petzl Night Runner Rivington returns to Rivington and Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Bolton (BL6 7RU), for the final Night Runner event of the series. The night race offers a 10k trail and a Half Marathon, both on a fully marked course with reflective signs, run with a head torch..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

RunAble’s The Half & Half is a 10km running event at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Station Rd, Sowerby Bridge. The course blends a muddy trail first half with a fast road return for the finish. In 2026 the race starts on the trail and finishes on the road, with the entire route fully marked in one direction..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

Dovedale Big Daddy is a category AL fell race starting from Ilam Primary School, Ilam DE6 2AZ, tracing climbs around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. The 20.4 km course features about 1,370 m of ascent and nine steep ascents and descents, delivering a rugged, atmospheric off-road challenge. It’s p..

The Squirrel Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Daventry Country Park, United Kingdom. Participants run or walk multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring crushed stone paths through tranquil woods, open grassland, and alongside calming waters. The course is mostly firm and suitabl..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse landscapes and solid terrain, providing a unique blend of tra..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Day Race is a scenic running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, with routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the arboretum's landscape. The event is designed to..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, with the half marathon consisting of four laps plus an additional 1.1 km section on an undulating course mainly on paths, inc..

Windy Hill Fell Race, staged by CraggRunner, starts at the Rams Head Inn in Denshaw, Oldham. The 12-mile winter route climbs over 2,000 feet, threading moorland trails from the Rams Head toward Hollingworth Lake, up to Blackstone Edge, then along a Pennine Way traverse to the Windy Hill Mast before..

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra is Limitless Trails’ BYU event held near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, Wales. The course features a 4.2-mile loop (about 4.167 miles) that blends trail and tarmac, with one gradual climb and a short steep section—the rest is relatively flat for fast times...

Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a West Lancashire LDWA event set in the West Pennine Moors around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton, an area locals call the “Little Lake District.” The walk offers two distances for walkers: 16 miles (short) and 24 miles (long); runners may only tackle the long route. T..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the scenic banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, UK. The course follows a disused railway line, offering outstanding river views and glimpses of the area's industrial heritage. Participants can choose from d..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning views. Runners can complete as many..