Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2026-2027

Complete three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

A local fell race in the South/West Pennines, covering 10.5 km with 370 m of climb and views of Hameldon Hill and Mitchell House reservoir. Entry fees differ for affiliated and unattached runners and the event is based at Accrington Cricket..

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on June 27 and 28, 2026, consisting of repeated 5 mile loops with rotating and classic obstacles. Entry types include individual, four person team relay, pit crew spectator passes, and a post even..

A six mile fell race in Whaley Bridge held with the town carnival, featuring about 274 m of climb and a published route. The club offers a small travel incentive and donates event profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park supporting The Sunnywood Project. Runners may complete as many 3.28 miles laps as they wish within a seven hour limit; aid station, medal options, toilets and parking on site.

A multi stage trail running enduro around Sheffield with 11 individually timed stages making up 20 km of a 24 km route. Each stage is timed and there is an overall time, with a post race festival and entries for solo or pair runners.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle event at Tatton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across uneven grass and gravel terrain. It requires participants to be 13 or older and includes fundraising support plus a Race for Life medal.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete on 27 June 2026 with a 4.2 km course and 215 m ascent, starting and finishing in the Fete Field and running over bridge, stone steps, steep paths and forestry road. Entry on the day £5.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest offers four marked trail distances from 10K to 50K on mainly hard packed forest paths with on site facilities, cupless aid stations and specific mandatory kit rules for longer distances.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles and 2,950 ft of ascent in late June 2026, with on the day entry, adult only entry and a requirement to carry full FRA kit.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Victoria Park Warrington on 28 June 2026 is a flat mud obstacle course over grass and tarmac with staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older and the event supports Cancer Research UK fundraising.

A community running day at Bromyard Rugby Club featuring a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15, and a non competitive fun run, with marshals, on site vendors, first aid and event insurance.

The Bakewell Pudding Race on 28.06.26 in the Peak District offers adult and junior fell races, fun runs and a little kids fun run at the Recreation Ground in Bakewell, with an FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

A 10 km fell race in Pott Shrigley on Sun 28 Jun 2026, with 280 m of climb and a permit from the FRA. Pre-entry is available with lower member fees and entry on the day is accepted.

A monthly socially paced trail run meeting at Kickback Coffee in Altrincham, featuring a 16 km point to point route along the canal that finishes at Track Brewing Taproom with a free beer. Shorter options are available.