Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

Experience a 20 mile trail run or hike through six historic villages in Bury. This supported journey features woodland paths and open meadows with aid stations and guides available throughout the route.

A 14 kilometre Category BM fell race in Otley featuring 650 metres of elevation. Runners navigate a hilly single lap course through Chevin Forest Park and Poolscar Wood with post race refreshments at a local pub.

Explore the scenic trails and valleys of eastern Derbyshire on a circular marathon or 20 mile route. Enjoy a mix of woodland and fields with a finisher medal and full checkpoint support along the way.

Test your endurance at this 10 km fell race in Otley featuring 390 metres of elevation gain. Navigate through Chevin Forest Park and Poolscar Wood before enjoying post race refreshments at a local pub.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

Test your endurance at this 10.9 km fell race near Portsmouth Village. Navigate steep climbs and rough descents with 610 meters of elevation in this classic flagged course. High level kit is required for all participants.

Experience a ten mile run or weighted TAB through hilly moorland and tracks starting from Delph Cricket Club. This memorial event supports the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities with a challenging route and post race celebration.

Experience a flat and fast run along the historic Rochdale Canal with distances ranging from 10km to 100km. Enjoy scenic towpaths and fully supported point to point courses through Yorkshire and Lancashire.

This scenic trail half marathon winds through the heart of the Forest of Dean. It doubles as the British Trail Running Championships short distance event, offering a chance at a national title. The well marked course starts and finishes at..

Explore the scenic trails of Bakewell with waymarked 7km and 13.5km races. Enjoy a waved start approach and a rewarding beer and pudding finish at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room.

Experience 25 kilometres of diverse Pennine terrain including wooded valleys and wild moorland. This non profit community race starts on historic cobbled streets and features a unique post race celebration.

Experience an evening trail run through Salcey Forest with this dedicated 10k event. Light up the night with your head torch on a flat two lap course featuring dedicated waves for runners and canicross teams.

Experience a weekday evening trail run around the Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. Runners choose between three distances and navigate the scenic landscape by headtorch to earn a finisher medal.

Experience an evening run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough on this 9.2 km marshalled course. Support the local mountain rescue team while navigating stream crossings and technical terrain in the dark.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Explore the Glyders section of the legendary Paddy Buckley Round on this guided 15 km mountain run. Experience 1,830 meters of elevation gain with expert guidance through the heart of Snowdonia National Park.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..