Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2025-2026

Mix muddy trails and smooth tarmac in The Half & Half 10 km at Sowerby Bridge on 25 January 2026, with a first half of muddy trails and obstacles and a second half on road. Fully marked one way and limited to 100 runners, book early.

Run the rugged Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with The Icing on the Cake, choose a half loop or the full double lap. Waymarked National Trust trails, on course support, a finishers medal and a cake competition make it rewarding.

Tackle the Dovedale Big Daddy, a classic fell race around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys on 1 February 2026. Expect 20 km of rugged trails with big climbs and rewarding views, plus soup and cake after the finish.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Tackle the Rauceby Ripper on 7 February 2026, a scenic nine mile multi terrain loop around Rauceby Hall in Lincolnshire. Enjoy trails, field edges and village roads on a community supported course that finishes near South Rauceby Village Ha..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Event details Its Grim Up North Running stages Grim Leodis on 08/02/2026 in Kirkstall, next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, just off Wyther Lane. The main loop is approximately 6.5 miles and the event is organised as a..

Tackle 12 miles and over 2,000 feet of ascent in the Windy Hill Fell Race around Denshaw on Sunday 8 February 2026. Expect technical moorland, mandatory winter kit and checkpoints en route, with hot soup at the Rams Head finish.

Choose from 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile options on undulating forest trails at Cannock Chase, ideal for spring marathon training. Enjoy scenic routes, free parking, bespoke medals and free race photos.

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, with 5k, 10k and half marathon options across an undulating park course. All finishers get a medal and you can optionally fundraise for Shelte..

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile route through parkland, riverside paths and woods in North Milton Keynes, including the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel. Canicross friendly, one lap with on the day race pack pickup and finish line goodies.

Take on St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile hilly trail around Swillington, Leeds with off path climbs, mud and a sluice crossing. Limited to 300 runners, this single lap winter classic will test your grit and trail skills.

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

Join the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge from Rivington across moorland to Winter Hill and reservoirs. Pick 17 miles or 24 miles where runners may use the longer route, enjoy checkpoints with refreshments and a finisher's certificate.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country challenge. Club teams battle across men's and ladies divisions in a lively league final.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Inferno Winter is a brutal and beautiful winter trail race around Edale in the Peak District. Choose ultra, half marathon or 10k routes across steep, muddy and snowy terrain, then refuel with hot pasta and soup at the finish.