Trail Running calendar near Rugeley 2025-2026

Take on the Crocodile Challenge at Ryton Pools Country Park, a timed six hour loop where you run as many laps as you like around scenic pools. Canicross and rucking welcome with dogs on short leads; finishers get a medal and a portion of fe..

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances...

Run the scenic Tissington Trail through the Derbyshire Dales on a traffic free former railway, choosing a half marathon or 10k across a relaxed two day weekend. Enjoy wide hill views, gentle gradients and a welcoming race vibe.

Run Petzl Night Runner Rivington on Winter Hill at night, the series finale with reflective course signs and radio mast views. Pick 10k or half on rough off road terrain, earn a glow in the dark medal and bring kids for a free 1k.

Tackle a midwinter multi terrain 10k or 16k in Leeds from the Kirkstall Bridge Inn. Enjoy a single lap of scenic canal and riverside trails with about 200 m of climb for a challenging and rewarding winter run.

Mix muddy trails and smooth tarmac in The Half & Half 10 km at Sowerby Bridge on 25 January 2026, with a first half of muddy trails and obstacles and a second half on road. Fully marked one way and limited to 100 runners, book early.

Run the rugged Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with The Icing on the Cake, choose a half loop or the full double lap. Waymarked National Trust trails, on course support, a finishers medal and a cake competition make it rewarding.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

Tackle the Dovedale Big Daddy, a classic fell race around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys on 1 February 2026. Expect 20 km of rugged trails with big climbs and rewarding views, plus soup and cake after the finish.

Tackle as many laps as you like in six hours at Daventry Country Park on a scenic 3.3 mile off road loop, from a brisk 5k to ultra distances. Canicross and rucking are welcome for a friendly, flexible challenge in nature.

Tackle 23 miles of scenic moorland around Guiseley on 7 Feb 2026, taking in Rombalds Moor and Ilkley Moor. A challenging, hilly one lap trail with limited entries for a true adventurous day out.

Take on the winter Pendle Way In A Day from Barley, Lancashire on 7 February 2026, choosing a full 45 mile route or a shorter 30 mile option across the South Pennines. Expect waymarked trails, big climbs and a true winter ultra atmosphere.

Tackle the Rauceby Ripper on 7 February 2026, a scenic nine mile multi terrain loop around Rauceby Hall in Lincolnshire. Enjoy trails, field edges and village roads on a community supported course that finishes near South Rauceby Village Ha..

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, with 5k, 10k and half marathon options across an undulating park course. All finishers get a medal and you can optionally fundraise for Shelte..

Event details Its Grim Up North Running stages Grim Leodis on 08/02/2026 in Kirkstall, next to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire, just off Wyther Lane. The main loop is approximately 6.5 miles and the event is organised as a..

Take on St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile hilly trail around Swillington, Leeds with off path climbs, mud and a sluice crossing. Limited to 300 runners, this single lap winter classic will test your grit and trail skills.

Choose from 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile options on undulating forest trails at Cannock Chase, ideal for spring marathon training. Enjoy scenic routes, free parking, bespoke medals and free race photos.

Tackle 12 miles and over 2,000 feet of ascent in the Windy Hill Fell Race around Denshaw on Sunday 8 February 2026. Expect technical moorland, mandatory winter kit and checkpoints en route, with hot soup at the Rams Head finish.