Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2026-2027

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Circular 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile canal and river routes around Birmingham on mostly off road, low ascent terrain. Starts and finishes at Moseley Rugby Club and includes checkpoints with food, a finish meal, showers and free parking.

A family friendly trail event at Porth Farm on 2 August 2026 with 1 mile and 5 km races, modest entry fees, and entries available online.

Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 200 m of climb, held at the Sycamore Inn in Parwich. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the minimum age is 18.

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A multi-terrain five and a half mile (8.8 km) course around Hopwood Hall near Middleton in Greater Manchester, with registration at the college sports hall and a 200 runner entry limit.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.

Race 3 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event at Happy Valley, Bramhall on 5 August 2026, with limited entries and proceeds supporting Stockport Foodbank.

A four-day, 184-mile Thames Path ultra from the river source to the Thames Barrier with daily stages, included accommodation for days one to three, bespoke finisher medals and compulsory mandatory kit and minimum pace requirements.

A 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford with four checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and an MTC head vis..

An evening pop up run at Rodley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5 km and 10 km options, turn up on the evening or pay online, with a jumble medal and post‑race food and drink available.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

A 49 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Oxford to Henley with three checkpoints, mandatory GPS or phone navigation, a bespoke finishers' medal and a choice of technical t-shirt, mug or hat.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

An inclusive 8 hours looped running event at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can. Support is provided from a single aid station and all finishers receive a time and medal.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Open to Offas is a long established challenge in north east Wales offering 16, 24 and 32 mile routes over the Clwydian Hills and along the Offa's Dyke Path. Walkers and runners are welcome and checkpoints provide refreshments and certificat..