Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

Join this monthly trail series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event offers individual race entries and series trophies across multiple age categories.

Choose your own distance on a 3.28 mile out and back along Stroud Waterways canal with a one hour flexible start window and a seven hour maximum for the longest efforts.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Bingley Rock up n Run is an evening pop-up with 5 km and 10 km options at 5 Rise Locks in Bingley. Runners can register on the night, pay on the day or online, and receive a medal, food and a sweetie bag.

A set of self-navigated trail races from Edale in the Peak District, offering Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 mile courses across streams, rocky descents and muddy paths, with checkpoints, maps and finisher medals.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

An 8.8 km (5.5 mile) fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir near Rhydycroesau, featuring tracks, paths and fields with 225 m of climb. The course is partially marked, entry is £7 on the day and the minimum age is over 15.

A circular 30 km fell race around Belper with chip timing and full route signage. The course uses footpaths, bridleways, public roads and parts of the Midshires Way and is open to walkers and runners.

A five mile trail race at Pennington Flash on 23 August 2026, organised by Leigh Harriers AC at Leigh Sports Village. The event is licenced by TRA and offers affiliated and unaffiliated entry categories with published prices.

A roughly 7-mile undulating multi-terrain trail race around Adel Woods, Scotland Woods and Meanwood Park in Leeds on 23 August 2026, organised by Valley Striders AC with race HQ at Old Leo's and an entry limit of 450.

A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

A pop up evening running event in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k routes along canal-side paths. Entry is available on the night or online and runners receive a jumble medal plus food and drink options.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.