Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2026-2027

Tackle a spirited 5.4 km village course with 180 m of climb in Lothersdale on 6 May 2026, starting from a carrot on the track for a touch of local charm. Day entries only and small fees make this a relaxed, community friendly hill run.

Join Kirkstall Rock up n' Run on 7 May 2026 for a lively pop up summer series race by Its Grim Up North Running. Choose 5k or 10k, grab a medal and enjoy hot food and a post run beer or soft drink.

Join PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble for scenic trails at Brockholes Nature Reserve, with 10K, half, marathon or ultra options looping lakes, woodlands and the River Ribble. Limited places, bespoke medal and post run snacks make for a frien..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

A fully marked single lap trail ultramarathon in Sherwood Forest offering two distances, 30.8 miles and 40.8 miles. The route passes Creswell Crags and Clumber Park with regular aid stations and a 10.5 hour cut off.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park on 9 and 10 May 2026 offers a lively two day trail weekend with an evening 10k, a half marathon and a looped 25k plus the Quest for the Golden Carrot. Enjoy festival vibes, free camping and medals.

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk. The route is largely unmarked but supported with GPX files, staffed checkpoints with food and water, and medic cover.

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.

Marsden Moors offers circular 26.2, 23 and 18 mile routes around the Colne Valley on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Marsden Parochial Hall. Entry is via SiEntries with a 150 person limit and downloadable maps and GPX files.

Run scenic canal towpaths and parkland at the Cottam Canter at UCLAN Sports Arena on Saturday 9 May 2026. Choose 5K to ultra and enjoy lake views, canal locks, free parking, a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

A multi-loop trail ultramarathon in Church Stretton on May 9 2026 offering choices from 10 to 50 miles across four distinct loops with over 10,000 ft of climbing if all are completed. Central HQ provides long buffet and timed support.

A point to point fell event on 9 May 2026 from Castleshaw Centre, following an anticlockwise route to five trig points across the South Pennines. Around 19 miles with about 3000 feet of ascent and three manned checkpoints.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

Shires and Spires at Naseby Village Hall on 10 May 2026 offers five circular distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country lanes. GPS files, checkpoints and live tracking provide support for casual runners and ultra..

Join PFW Running Avenham Amble on Sunday 10 May in Avenham Park, Preston for 10K, half marathon, marathon or ultra on a scenic riverside loop through Miller Park and Upper Farm. Expect undulating hard paths, a bespoke medal and post run tre..

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

Enjoy a 10k trail run through woodland in Yarrow Country Park strewn with bluebells, following the River Yarrow on a scenic out and back loop. Start and finish sit by the registration area near the Flaming Grill, ideal for post run chats.