Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2025-2026

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is the opening day of The Thames Challenge, based at Kemble Station (GL7 6AW). This UKA-sanctioned running event is a self-sufficient ultramarathon with solo entry (£90). The route follows the Thames Path from Kemble to the river’s source, then returns via Wysis Way and along..

The MTC Oxford Ultra is an ultra-distance running event in Oxford, serving as Day 2 of The Thames Challenge. The venue is the Travelodge Oxford on Abingdon Road (OX1 4XG). A key feature is self-sufficiency: competitors must carry mandatory gear, including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries,..

Cordwell Colossus is a 20-mile trail run in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District, looping through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys starting at Holmesfield Village Hall. The route combines woodland tracks, farmland, and rural trails with about 840 metres of ascent and sweeping views from high..

INFERNO – Edale’s Ring of Hell is a brutally demanding Peak District trail challenge, starting at Edale Village Hall. Four self-navigated races traverse rugged terrain from Ringing Roger into wild paths, with a waterfall climb and rocky descents. Distances are Ultra 41 miles (10,000 ft ascent), Mara..

Nottingham Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough UK, unfolds at Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Park. The festival offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race, with optional RunThrough Kit T-shirts. The fast, flat course weaves along lakeside paths and open trails on road/gravel surfaces,..

Eyam Fell Race is a 10-kilometer fell run that starts and finishes in the historic 'Plague' village of Eyam in the Peak District. The course begins with a stiff climb out of Eyam to Sir William Hill, passes the Barrel Inn, and heads toward Abney Moor, offering one of the region’s best views before p..

HOBO Pace’s Robin Hood 100 is a 100-mile fully marked trail ultramarathon in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at South Wheatley Village Hall near Retford. The route combines the Chesterfield Canal towpath with forest trails, looping 30 miles through Sherwood Forest twice and passing landmarks..

Three Towers Ultra – 39 & 55 miles is a demanding ultra across the Lancashire moors, starting in Darwen just south of Blackburn. The route visits three famous towers—Jubilee, Rivington and Peel—before finishing at Ranken Arms Pub. Distances offered are 39 miles with around 5,900 ft of ascent and 55..

Cannock Chase Running Festival, hosted by RunThrough UK, takes place at Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, near Rugeley in the UK. The event offers Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, run on forest paths, woodland tracks and gravel roads through Cannock Chase. The atmosphere is friendly an..

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course offers a creative mix of grass, road, paved paths, and woodl..

Ranger Ultras High Peak 70/100km Ultra is a two-distance trail race in Derbyshire’s High Peak, based in Whaley Bridge. The course is an out-and-back: 70km to Newhaven and 100km to Middleton Top near Cromford, retracing the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway. It covers varied terrain from the Go..

Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is a low-key, great-value trail race in Derbyshire’s Peak District. The 18-kilometre out-and-back course starts and finishes in Whaley Bridge, climbing to the upper Goyt Valley with about 488 metres of ascent. Runners enjoy fast trails, challenging ascents, a..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country region near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., the race covers the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. While specific details about the course and atmosphere are not provided, the event typically attr..

The MTC Blue Caps is a 36-mile ultra from Premier Inn Wigan North to The Swan at Tarporley, taking place as Day 4 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge. The course follows the MTC JOGLE route but with shorter daily distances and runs alongside competitors in the 13-day MTC Albion event. All fin..