Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2025-2026

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event held in East Lancashire, starting from Barley at the foot of Pendle Hill. Participants can choose between a full 45-mile circular route with 6,100 feet of ascent or a shorter 30-mile option with 4,500 feet of climbing. The waymarked trail trave..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Grim Leodis Challenge is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners varied terrain and scenic views. The lap..

Windy Hill is a challenging 12-mile trail running event hosted by CraggRunner, featuring over 2000 feet of elevation gain. The race begins at the historic Rams Head Inn, known for its stunning moorland views and excellent food offerings. Participants navigate a scenic route that includes checkpoints..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, is a challenging endurance event held near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains. Participants run a 4.2-mile loop combining 50% trail and 50% tarmac, featuring mostly flat terrain with one gradual climb and a short steep section. The r..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a scenic long-distance walking and running event held in the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, England. Known locally as the "Little Lake District," the challenge offers two walking distances: 17 miles (short route) and 24 miles (long route), with runners restricte..

The Billing is a unique winter running event organized by Great Owl Running, taking place in February. This approximately 14km race starts at the Emmott Arms in Rawdon, Leeds, and features a challenging course that includes a climb up The Billing, a lap around the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter, a..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning panoramic views. Runners can..

The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-marathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 849 meters of elevation gain. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the race is organized by GB Ultras and follows scenic trails including the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing through Helsby Hill,..

The Pitsford Water Trail Races, organized by Race Harborough, take place at Brixworth Country Park in Northamptonshire. This event offers two fully marked and marshaled trail races: a 10k and a half marathon. The 10k provides an ideal introduction to trail running, while the half marathon presents a..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The mostly off-road course features 1250 feet of ascent and is categorized as a BM fel..

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Participants can choose from three distances: 5 Res’s (25 km with 710m ascent), 10 Res’s off-road marathon (44 km with 1314m ascent), or the 15 Res’s ultra marathon (60..

The Lincoln Marabank is a unique running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, traffic-free course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners of all abilities, participants have up to seven hours to cover as much distance as they wish, with options to run a half..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham, Lancashire. Starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial, the course follows a flat, 5.24-mile out-and-back loop along the Ribble estuary, passing landmarks such as Fairhaven Lake, Granny's Bay,..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, based out of the historic village of Hayfield. The race features a new 2026 loop course that traverses classic trails including the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, and Limestone Way, offering a mix of fas..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club, held around the gritstone moors near Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK. The course features approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent, traversing..

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event is an 18-kilometer trail race set in the scenic Peak District, starting from Hayfield village to Rushup Edge and back. Suitable for all levels, from newcomers to elite trail runners, the course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents wit..