Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

A six mile fell race in Whaley Bridge held with the town carnival, featuring about 274 m of climb and a published route. The club offers a small travel incentive and donates event profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 27 June 2026, run on marked reservoir loops with chip timing, marshals, an event village, post-race goodies and a bespoke medal.

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park supporting The Sunnywood Project. Runners may complete as many 3.28 miles laps as they wish within a seven hour limit; aid station, medal options, toilets and parking on site.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A weekend multi-stage trail running enduro in Sheffield with 11 timed stages covering 20 km within a 24.5 km route. Entry is individual or pair, with on-course support, food and a post-race party including live music.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 27 June 2026 featuring climb crawl and slide obstacles, staggered wave starts, a minimum fundraising target and on-site facilities including parking and toilets.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Tatton Park on 27 June 2026 featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across grass and gravel. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete covering 4.2 km with 215 m ascent. The route starts and finishes in the fete field, climbs via a stone staircase and forestry road, and returns along the Shorncliff Climbers Path.

A multi-distance trail running day at Salcey Forest near Northampton offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km on mostly hard-packed forest trails. The event is cupless, no dogs are allowed, and all finishers receive a medal and drink..

The Snickerthon offers 5k (ish), 10K (ish), half marathon and marathon options around Chasewater Country Park. The multi lap route uses paths and footpaths, includes aid stations and a finisher medal and may feature deer sightings.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles with 2950 ft of ascent. Registration and the start are at the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane with entry on the day only and full FRA kit required.

A flat 5k obstacle course at Victoria Park, Warrington where participants climb, crawl and slide through muddy challenges in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and meet a minimum fundraising target.

A club-organised 7 mile trail race around Trawden, passing the foothills of Boulsworth and through Wycollar. The course is about 11.3 km with 450 ft of ascent and is held at Trawden Recreation Ground under UK Athletics rules; entry £10.

Community running at Bromyard Rugby Club with a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15 and a non competitive fun run. Food vendors, marshals and first aid cover support the event and results are published afterwards.

A 10.2 km fell race in Bakewell on 28 June 2026 with 240 m of climb, junior and fun options, and a Bakewell Pudding for every finisher. Entry is available in advance or on the day for £8.

A multi‑terrain 5 mile race on Tuesday 30 June 2026 around Manchester Airport runway 2, including the Bollin Tunnel, based at Wood Lane, Mobberley. Entry is online with a waiting list and proceeds go to MNDA.

A 10 km trail race through Stalybridge Country Park and local moorland. Finishers receive a local chip muffin voucher for completing this event organized by Crazy Legs Events.

A midweek off road trail race in Shirtcliffe Valley, starting from The Old Crown Inn in Handsworth. The approximately 5.25 mile course runs through woodland and fields, is fully marshalled, and offers age category prizes.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.