Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2026-2027

Tackle the Baslow Bolt, a scenic yet testing 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb. On 28 Nov 2026 at St Anne's Church, this community fundraiser finishes with cake and refreshments.

A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.

The Loggerheads Half Marathon will take place in Llanferres on Saturday 28 November 2026. You can run between 7 and 21 kilometers.

Experience a classic 8.4 km Peak District fell race in Birch Vale with 335 meters of climbing. Join a limited field of 125 runners for this traditional Derbyshire event starting and finishing near the Sycamore Inn.

Join a community run through the paths and trails of Campbell Park to support Movember. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances and enjoy a chip timed race complete with unique medals and fancy dress prizes.

A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7k course; the route is described as hard and demanding and carries compulsory safety kit requirements and a course map on registration.

A 21.1km trail race around Hughenden Manor that follows forest and rural paths with undulating terrain and several aid stations. Entry includes chip timing, a finisher souvenir, parking and entry to Hughenden Manor.

Experience an undulating trail run around the scenic Carsington Water reservoir. Choose between a half marathon or 10k route and enjoy countryside views along with a themed finishers medal and post race treats.

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails will take place in Gwersyllt on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with vir..

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park offering 10k, 5k and a junior run around the reservoir. Mostly flat compacted trails, prizes including best dressed fancy dress, and funds raised for Shelter.

A single 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, starting on the dam and circling the reservoir. The event includes dog-friendly facilities, a finisher medal with a dog charm, and nearby camping.

A timed multi-terrain event at Ferry Meadows with 5.3 km laps on gravel and grass. Runners choose a four or six hour format, complete as many laps as possible, have aid each lap and receive a bespoke finisher medal.

A festive 5km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts, a charity for children and young people with additional needs. Costumes are encouraged and dogs on short handheld leads are welcome.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026, limited to 200 invited runners who meet qualifying criteria. The course has 295 m of elevation, route marking, chip timing and age category awards.

A multi-distance off road event at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye where participants have seven hours to complete a chosen distance from 5k to ultra. On-site and virtual entries receive the same type of medal once the run is verified.