Stafford
Trail Running Calendar near Stafford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stafford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 66 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Cross country race over 4 3/4 mile in Dovedale near Thorpe with a River Dove stepping stones crossing and a 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for U12s.
Trail races at Chasewater Country Park on 11 October 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing and a themed medal.
Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.
An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.
Trail Half Marathon and 7.6 mile Super Seven in Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026, with medals, race timing, water stations and category prizes.
November 2026
Trail races in Hartington, Peak District on 1 November 2026 with two distances, local cheese samples at HQ and a goodie bag from Hartington Cheese Shop.
Weekend running event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest trails with roots and swampy sections; tickets shown at £41.50.
A 25 mile White Peak circuit from Biggin visiting six dales and villages, with checkpoints offering refreshments and a meal provided at the finish.
A 15 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 near Meerbrook with 3,700 feet of ascent across ridges, forest and a river ford, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit.
Join a community run at Sutton Park featuring 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon distances to support Movember. Enjoy a multi lap course through paths and trails with chip timing and a fancy dress competition.
A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.
NSCCL round 3 at Parkhall Country Park on 21 Nov 2026 features traditional cross country races across multiple age groups with team and individual scoring.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
December 2026
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.
Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
A three hour score-format fell race in the Peak District on 6 December 2026 where competitors choose their own route and navigate to collect points.