Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2026-2027

A 10 km fell race in Eyam on 1 September 2026 with a 3 km junior race for ages 11 to 16. Prizes are supplied by the Barrel Inn and a BBQ and bar are available in the courtyard.

Hades Hill is usually the final evening fell race of the season, a roughly 8 km / 5 miles route with about 360 m ascent over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. A 24 minute cut off applies to reach the top of Brown Wardle and FRA kit..

A **5 km** trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir, open to ages 11 and over. It is the first of a three-week Autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026 with entries via SiEntries and a £6.50 fee.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

A charity trail running festival in the Colne Valley with 50 mile, 50km, 27km and 10km routes, waymarked moorland trails, stocked feed stations, mandatory kit for ultras, and an event village with family activities.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Two linked fell races on Kinder in the Peak District on 5 September 2026: Groovy (24.5 km, 1270 m, Category AL) and Groovy Baby (15.5 km, 650 m, Category BM). Single entry covers both, 200 runner limit, mandatory kit and navigation required..

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Teams of eight carry a barrel across the moors in Edale while individuals run the same fell course and children race a shorter route. The event on 5 September 2026 is based at Newfold Farm Campsite and raises funds for local primary schools..

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate in September 2026, using the estate’s new route and 237 m of climb. Entry includes admission to Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials plus food and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A long distance 45 mile walk or run across Wales with an 18 hour time limit. The weekend event includes overnight accommodation, coach transport to the start and refreshments along the route.

An ultra-distance event that follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Open to entrants over 20 with a 36 hour overall cutoff, checkpoints, route maps and pre-race support provided.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

A 27 km fell race around Totley with about 1,066 m of climb. The partly marshalled route crosses moorland, tracks and lanes, requires self navigation under FRA rules and mandatory kit, and offers two water stations with no cups provided.

A 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1360 m ascent, partially marked and requiring navigational skills. Entry is £10 with a 180 runner limit and minimum age over 19.