Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2025-2026

A challenging 10 km uphill only race from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, finishing above 550 m with sweeping hilltop views. Open to walkers and hill runners, it pairs a tough ascent with a memorable mountain finish.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a classic autumn trail from Manvers Waterfront offering 80 km and 50 mile options in early October. Expect undulating terrain and varied underfoot from towpaths to muddy woodland, with relay teams welcome.

Event details The East Coast "Chuffer" is an off-road running event based at Peasholm Park, Scarborough (N Bay Promenade, YO12 7TR; What3Words ///unions.awards.lists). The route follows the old railway line known as the Cinder Tra..

Wild Run Cotswolds invites trail lovers to Cornbury Park for scenic, undulating single loop routes from 10K to the marathon plus a six hour 360 challenge. Family friendly, fully marked and marshalled, entries limited to 600 runners.

Experience The Drop in Manchester: blindfolded participants are driven to a secret drop off and must navigate back on foot over 10 or 15 miles as the crow flies. No GPS allowed, live tracking keeps it safe and competitive.

Tackle a 50 km trail through the Cambrian Mountains near Lake Vrynwy at the Loop Ultra, a supported and fully marked race. Limited to 100 runners, the event blends rugged trails with camping, music and strong on course support.

The Sheffield Tententen is a popular multi-terrain trail running event held annually in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield. Featuring a 10k race and a 2.5k fun run for children aged 4 to 14, it attracts over 1,000 participants each year. The course..

RunThrough UK invites runners to the Cannock Chase Running Festival at Birches Valley, a scenic forest course offering half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Expect chip timed results, themed medals and a lively event village.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a choice of Half Marathon or 10K on reservoir loops. Celebrate at the event village with a themed medal, water and festival goodies and GPX files to preview the course.

On 17 October 2026 tackle scenic trails on eastern edge of the Peak District with a 20 mile Petit Raid or 31 mile Amberaid 30. Routes form a figure of eight from Ashover with checkpoints, GPX and a medal for every finisher.

Rip n Run XL returns to Hebden Bridge on 17 to 18 October 2026 with 40 mile and 80 mile loop options through scenic Pennine hills. Enjoy staffed checkpoints, hot food at HQ and indoor shelter on later legs for a proper ultrarunning challeng..

Run scenic trails at Loggerheads Country Park with Loggerheads Autumn Trails, featuring 6 km, 12 km and canicross options for all abilities. Family friendly, fully marked routes and no time limits make for a relaxed autumn run.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Tackle the Brenig Way 50 km trail, a scenic endurance run from Corwen to the dam at Llyn Brenig through forests, riverside paths and technical climbs. Electronically timed with GPS trackers and aid stations, it is a rugged yet well supporte..

Blaze the Biblins is a lively 6 miles trail race through ancient woodland, riverside paths and historic ironworks, featuring climbs and technical single track. Enjoy prizes, a memento and post race tea and cake; entries are limited.

Creepy Crawl on 21 October 2026 at Pengethley Manor offers 5k to ultra distances on a challenging off road loop through hills and two vineyards. Ideal for runners and walkers craving a scenic, gritty test of endurance.

The Monsal Trail Half Marathon Weekend will take place in Bakewell from Saturday 24 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Halloween on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, from a Ghostly 1 Mile family run to an ultra, with bespoke medals and spooky treats. Fancy dress is encouraged and spot prizes will be awarded.

Celebrate Halloween at Race You To The Summit, a 4.3 mile fell race from Summit Inn to the White House pub and back with 800 ft ascent. Costumes and prizes for best dressed make this a fun event for all ages.

Tackle 13.5 miles of classic Yorkshire moorland in the Soyland Moor fell race, featuring the climb to Stoodley Pike and sweeping Pennine Way views. A tough but hugely rewarding autumn challenge for experienced fell runners.