Trail Running calendar near Lichfield 2025-2026

The Callow Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging event that has transitioned from a summer to a winter series race. Covering a distance of 8.1 km with a total ascent of 762 meters, it is recognized as one of the toughest races in Shropshire. The course features steep climbs a..

The Meanwood Holly Hustle is a 10.5km (6.5 miles) forest trail run held in Meanwood, Leeds, featuring a challenging course with 200m of elevation. The route showcases scenic trails through Meanwood Park, the Hollies woodlands, and the Meanwood Valley Trail, passing landmarks like the Seven Arches vi..

5th Sundon Saunter, run by the Beds Bucks & Northants LDWA group, is a multi-distance social challenge walk. Set at Barton-le-Clay Village Hall (MK45 4JY), it offers 27- and 18-mile routes for walkers and runners, plus a 13-mile option for walkers only. The route follows field paths, tracks, woods a..

The Beckbury Trail is a 10K multi-terrain running event organized by Lawley Running Club, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Set in the scenic rural village and parish of Beckbury, Shropshire, the course features a mix of trail and a small section of road, including the challenging Badgers Bite Hill...

Peak Raid Race 3 – Alstonefield takes place in Alstonefield, Derbyshire, on Sunday 16 November 2025, as part of the Peak Raid series. The four-race fell-running series offers a three-hour score format where competitors select their own route and collect as many controls as possible within the time l..

MoRunning Manchester invites recreational runners to Heaton Park, The Bowl, Manchester, for Movember. The event features 1.5k Mini MoRun for kids, plus 5k, 10k and Half Marathon MoRuns. The course blends park paths and trails, is undulating and dog-friendly; some sections can be muddy or bumpy, and..

West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) is a six-race cross-country series held across West Yorkshire from November to February. Each race covers about 5–6 miles on tough, hilly terrain, with a dual focus on team and individual competition. A £20 season pass provides entry to all six fixtures; entries c..

The David Staff Memorial Race is a 6 km fell race organized by Darwen Dashers, held at The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, on the West Pennine Moors. The route climbs about 305 m (Category AS) and starts on the main path opposite the Kiosk, turning at the bandstand, before heading via Waterman’s..

Broadway Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Cotswold Trail Events, takes place in Broadway, Worcestershire, in the northern Cotswolds. The event offers two distances: a marathon and a half marathon. The route is a longer, hilly, muddy tour featuring trails and mostly unpaved tracks, with a few m..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton in the Forestry Commission's Salcey Forest. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10-kilometer course primarily on crushed stone paths, which can become slippery depending on weather conditions..

The Dormouse Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, with terrain consisting mainly of crushed stone and forest floor, which can be muddy wh..

NSCCL Round 3 takes place at Parkhall Country Park in North Staffordshire, set in the Parkhall area of the region. Set in Parkhall Country Park, North Staffordshire. The North Staffs Cross Country League features four races per season with team and individual scoring.Seniors (17+) race 8000m for men..

Ranger Ultras Peak District South&North is a two-day ultra-race based in Edale, in the Peak District. Entrants choose from three options: Stage 1 White Peak Trails 50km, Stage 2 Dark Peak Challenge 43km, or the Full South & North grand tour of 93km across both peaks. The route traverses classic Whit..

The Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K is a festive running event held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic and historic Sherwood Forest. Offering 10k, 5k, and a dedicated Junior Run, the race features multi-terrain, undulating forest trails that provide a picturesque and challenging..

The ATW Wendover Woods Trail Run & Canicross takes place in the scenic Wendover Woods, located at the highest point in the Chilterns near Aylesbury. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon trail run, all set on well-prepared, traffic-free woodland trails offering stunning countrysid..

Kudos its Kirkstall Abbey is a trail running event held at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, West Yorkshire. It offers multiple race distances including an 8.8-mile loop, a half marathon, a 17.6-mile double loop, and a full marathon consisting of three loops. The course features a mix of terrain such as fie..

The Action Heart Tuff Un is an annual multi-terrain running event held at Baggeridge Country Park in Dudley. Covering approximately 6 miles, the course features undulating trails, muddy paths, and a shallow stream crossing, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for runners of all levels. W..

Leeds MoRun takes place at Roundhay Park in Leeds (LS8 2HH) and offers 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k and a Half Marathon. The course is described as hilly, predominantly on paths with some trail sections; 5k is one lap, 10k two laps, and the half marathon four laps plus an extra 1.1k, and it’s not suitab..

The Weston Park 10k and 5k is an annual multi-terrain trail running event held in the scenic grounds of Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire. The course features a mix of concrete, tarmac, gravel paths, and a short grass section, showcasing the historic park's landmarks. The 5k route covers..

Black Night Scar is an AS category fell race held in Todmorden, Lancashire, with the race HQ at the Hare and Hounds Pub on Burnley Road (OL14 8EA). The course covers about 5.8 km with around 315 m of ascent. This is an evening event in the dark, making head torches compulsory.The start is opposite S..