Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2025-2026

The Ladybower Reservoir Trails event takes place on Saturday 27th September 2025 at Hope Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton Rd, Hope, Hope Valley S33 8RZ. The main race distance is 54k, run as a loop from Hope Valley. The route includes a summit of Win Hill, passages by Ladybower, Derwent and Howden..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

Wild Run Cotswolds is staged at Cornbury Park, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, within the Wychwood forests. The event offers a 10K loop with options for a half marathon, marathon (four loops), or a 360° challenge (six hours to complete as many 10K loops). The course uses private estate trails, mixing smooth..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked 4-mile fell race based at Ilam Primary School in Derbyshire (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and features fast sections between the three summits, with about 520 m of ascent. Organized by Wainwright Running Ltd as part of the Li..

Credenhill Canter is a multi-terrain 10K race organized by Wye Valley Runners in Credenhill, Herefordshire. The route weaves through country lanes and woodlands, starting by the church and finishing at Credenhill Social and Sports Club, where food and drinks are available. The event features chip ti..

On Sunday 28 September 2025, Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, takes place at Guys canal side tavern in Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire. It offers four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and a 32-mile Ultra. The course runs on a flat Lancaster canal towpath: starting north from Guys throu..

Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a Half Marathon and a 10K at Delamere Forest, near Northwich, Cheshire. Runners traverse dense woodlands on rolling forest trails with a mix of well-marked paths and technical sections, including climbs and muddy stretches. The Half Marathon is two laps a..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is a Big Bear Events trail run held at Coombe Abbey Park, on the outskirts of Coventry. Participants choose how far to go within a six-hour limit, completing as many 3.3-mile laps as they wish. Distances range from just over 5k to well over 50 miles, with benchmarks for a marath..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a 10-kilometre after-work night trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route weaves through woodland, meadow and grass fields with exposed roots, gates and an undulating but not hill-heavy profile, potentially muddy depending on conditions...

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a 5-mile chip-timed cross-country and canicross event set in the Upper Wreake valley around Hoby, Leicestershire. The undulating course winds across fields, stiles, and brooks along traditional footpaths, with occasional hills and expansive views. Race HQ is at Hoby & Dist..

Calverley Chaos is a 12-kilometre trail race on the Calverley Millenium Way Footpath in Leeds, around Calverley and Rodley. The undulating single loop follows public footpaths and the canal towpath, with around 200m of elevation. A distinctive feature is that runners cover the loop in both direction..

The Drop - Manchester is a unique and challenging race held in the city, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style endurance, the event requires runners to navigate back to the event center from an undisclosed drop-off point without ma..

Goyt Valley Challenge is an endurance walk/run organized by High Peak LDWA, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Buxton, Derbyshire. Entrants choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course and a short 14.3-mile option, both tracing the Western Peak District with sights such as Ax..

Round Rotherham Solo is an endurance trail event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. It covers 80 km (50 miles) with about 800 m of total climb, looping through the South Yorkshire Forest and surrounding rural areas near Rotherham. The route is undulating and traverses a mix of canal..

Back for a ninth time, the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place at Wyre Forest’s Callow Hill Visitor Centre in autumn 2025. The event offers two options: a 13-mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven for a shorter challenge. The course winds throug..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park returns. Set in Thoresby Park, a Pierrepont family estate with 400-year history, a 17th-century mansion, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, it features wild deer and historic cattle. Distances range from a family-friendly 2km to 5–30 miles (1–6 laps).The mostly fla..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event in Loughborough, based at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road (LE11 3YE). The main course runs about 10 miles through the Charnwood countryside, with 10 Mile Run and 10 Mile Walk options for adults, plus a 10 Mile Walk..