Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2025-2026

Race You To The Summit is CraggRunner’s classic fell race, held at the Summit Inn near Littleborough, West Yorkshire. The course runs about 4.3 miles with roughly 800 feet of ascent, starting from the Summit Inn and heading to the White House pub near Blackstone Edge, where runners touch the pub wal..

Petzl Night Runner Delamere Forest, hosted by Epic Events, kicks off Round 1 of the Petzl Night Trail Running Race Series. The race is based at Delamere Forest Visitor Centre, Northwich, Cheshire. Runners choose between a 10k (1 lap) or a Half Marathon (2 laps).A head torch is required to light the..

Thames Trail Ultra is a 47-mile point-to-point ultra along England’s longest river, running from Hawkwell House Hotel in Iffley, near Oxford, to the YMCA Y Centre in Henley-on-Thames, a new finish in 2024. The route follows the Thames Path and the Ridgeway National Trails, mixing riverside paths, co..

The Worcester Ring Run 2025 is a 23-mile clockwise loop around Worcester and Droitwich, starting at Droitwich Rugby Club, a brand-new venue for 2025. The route follows the Droitwich Canal to the Worcester & Birmingham Canal toward Diglis, crosses Diglis Bridge, passes Pitchcroft, then returns along..

Hubble Bubble Day 2 is a Halloween-themed running event held along the scenic Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall, Leeds. The event offers seven distances ranging from 5K to an ultra marathon, including a special Ghostly 1 Mile fancy dress run for children and parents. The course is entirely flat..

Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge (2025) takes place in Penistone along the Trans Pennine Trail. This 6-hour running event uses a flat, lap-based course with each loop about 6.55 miles. Runners may complete as few or as many laps as they wish within the 6-hour limit, with all finishers earning a bespoke..

The Holmesfield Howler is a 6-mile self-guided trail race around Holmesfield, Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. The route winds through undulating farmland, woodland and moorland on well-maintained paths. Runners may choose their own start time, and compete without marshals; participants..

The Pumpkin Plod is a multi-terrain running event held at Ferry Meadows, part of the expansive Nene Park near Peterborough. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running laps of a 5.3 km course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event suits all levels, from..

Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event at Irchester Country Park. Runners can choose between a 5k night run or a 2k Family Fun Run, both on established woodland trails with two new routes created for the event. The courses are fully marked and marshaled by witches, wiz..

The Black Beacon Mountain Races, organized by Run Walk Crawl, are a series of long-distance mountain trail races across the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) and Black Mountains in South Wales. Four distances offer varying challenges: Black Beacon 100 (100 miles, +7500m), Black Beacon 50 (50 miles..

The Shepherds Skyline Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, is a popular fell running event held near Todmorden in the South Pennines. The race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 350 meters of ascent, featuring a fast yet muddy course. A notable challenge includes a steep descent from Sto..

The White Rose Ultra is a challenging ultra-marathon held in Yorkshire, featuring a scenic 30-mile route around the Calder Valley. This event allows participants to immerse themselves in the stunning countryside while testing their endurance. The course includes a variety of terrains, such as rugged..

Brewery Trail Run is a 6-mile (10 km) trail run through the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, about 40 minutes northwest of London. The route traverses scenic trails with some hills, and participants are grouped by ability and may walk steep sections, making it suitable for all..

Post Hill Challenge is a 5.6 km off-road race held on the trail paths of Post Hill, featuring two ascents of the famous Post Hill motor bike hill climb. The route is muddy in parts and slippery on the hill, with fell shoes recommended. Open to ages 16 to 80+, the event takes place at Troydale Social..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

How Hard Can It Be Events presents The November Nightmare, a multi-day endurance challenge in Telford, Shropshire. The eight-day event runs Sunday to Sunday (2–9 November) with daily options of 8 miles, a half marathon (about 16 miles) or a full marathon, and participants can enter individual days o..

RunThrough Trails presents Delamere Forest 21k and 42k in November 2025, set around Delamere Forest near Northwich, Cheshire. The courses wind through shaded forest sections, around Blakemere Moss, along the Sandstone Trail, and up Old Pale Hill for panoramic views of the Cheshire countryside. The 4..

Shepshed 7 2025 is a 7-mile running event organized by Shepshed Running Club, held at Iveshead School, Shepshed, LE12 9DA. The main race uses a two-lap, scenic, traffic-free countryside course through the private Garendon Park grounds by kind permission of Persimmon Homes. The route is multi-terrain..

Sherwood Trail Half Marathon 2025 is a completely off-road trail race held on private land within undulating forestry. The event, organized by MacTuff Events, covers the half-marathon distance (about 21.1 km). Runners experience a serene, scenic atmosphere as they traverse forest paths and rolling t..

The Sphinx AC Coombe 8 – 2025 event is held at Coombe Abbey on the outskirts of Coventry, with the race HQ outside the main visitor centre. The main 8-mile race is a tough, multi-terrain course that combines wooded trails and undulating farmland across the historic site, with an optional 8 km (5 mil..