Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2026-2027

A set of off‑road races around Saddleworth moorlands offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes with mapped courses, checkpoints and on-course refreshments. Entry fees include timing, medical cover and a post‑event meal.

Trail running at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 with 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain includes riverside paths, rocky sections and a stair climb of 110 steps.

Trail races around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes from Brixworth Country Park, fully marked courses, water stations, first aid, prizes and a finisher medal.

A trail race at Harrold-Odell Country Park on 13 March 2027 offering 25 km and 50 km distances organised by Thunder Races. Early bird and standard entry prices apply; instalment and transfer options are available.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

Two Crosses Circuit is a challenge event organised by East Lancashire LDWA, next scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is listed as an LDWA challenge event and falls within the association's usual challenge event framework of 20 to 100 miles.

A 50 km self navigating trail run based in Hayfield, following Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 metres of ascent. The event offers a flexible start window, on course support, GPX navigation files and finishers eco..

An 18 km Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 m ascent, flexible start window and self-navigation using official finger posts. On-course snacks, HQ refreshments and finishers' eco-medals are provided.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3,100 feet of ascent and the final event in the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series. A junior race covers 3.25 km with 150 m ascent and a minimum age of 11. Parts of the upper course are unmarked and may r..

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km laps on mixed terrain. Options include Saturday, Sunday or both days with combined results for those who run the double.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A well marked 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, featuring live GPS tracking, six staffed checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off.

A spring half marathon through way marked forest trails around Speech House Hotel with timed chip bibs, three water stations and medical cover; organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity and selected for national trail championsh..

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

Trail races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell with a half marathon and a 10k on Saturday and Sunday in April. The course follows a former railway line through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with route maps available.

A 54 mile circular ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon section based at Brixworth Country Park, combining trails, roads and canal towpath with waymarking, checkpoint support and real time GeoTracks tracking.

A county versus county running challenge along the Brampton Valley Way, with runners starting from Market Harborough or Northampton. The 28 mile out and back course features two long tunnels, four feed stations, and field wide county scorin..

Guided 18 miles trail run across the Malvern Hills on Saturday 17 April 2027, visiting ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent. Led by an experienced guide at a social group pace, with an alcohol free beer possible afterwards.

A 10k trail race in the Nene Valley countryside starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The circular route is fully marked and marshalled and includes a staffed aid station.