Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2025-2026

Take on the Peak District Challenge in Hathersage on 18 to 19 September 2026, choosing distances from 25 km to 100 miles with self navigation or guided walks. Teams get real time GPS tracking and you can fundraise for charity.

Take on the Cotswold Way Century, a stunning 102 mile non stop trail from Chipping Campden to Bath showcasing rolling hills, stone tracks and panoramic views. Test your endurance over varied terrain with a 32 hour time limit and full suppor..

The Three Towers Ultra crosses the West Pennine moors to reach Jubilee, Rivington and Peel towers on an unmarked yet scenic and demanding route. Choose 39 or 55 mile options, test your route finding and join a guided recce at Ranken Arms.

Take on a 6.7 km loop at Wyre Forest with Lone Wolf Birmingham, running one lap each hour and as many laps as you like up to 24 hours. Wooden trophies and medals await finishers, with a cafe and relaxed event atmosphere.

Run along the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne across two days of half marathons, with a gentle downhill and mixed terrain. Enter one or both days for a bespoke medal, photos and race day support.

Oktoberfest Running by Grim Up North hits the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley for chip timed races on a flat towpath, with distances from 5K to Ultra. Finishers get a medal and post race treats in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Take on the Cotswold Half Way, a scenic 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick. Expect very hilly trail terrain, supportive aid stations and live tracking as you race to finish within 15 hours.

Challenge yourself at the Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra in Crickhowell's Black Mountains on 19 September, tackling 4.17 mile loops split between trail and tarmac. Run hourly laps until one runner remains and hit 32 miles to claim a medal.

The High Peak 40 is a 40 mile ultramarathon around Buxton combining trails and road into a scenic autumn challenge. In its 40th year, runners must finish within 14 hours.

Run scenic countryside trails at the Clipston Trail Half Marathon and Country 5 Miler, starting from Clipston Recreation Ground. Enjoy rolling hills, a homemade cake at the finish and the feel good factor of supporting local playing fields.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse on 20 September 2026 for a relaxed run, jog or walk along scenic Yorkshire routes. Choose 5K, 10K or a half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a post race drink.

The Bronte Half Marathon on 20 September 2026 is a hilly 13.1 mile trail race through atmospheric Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, limited to 200 runners and organised by Sue Ryder. Enjoy great scenery, finishers get pie an..

Five Trig Points is an autumn fell and trail run from Castleshaw Centre in Delph, about 18 to 19 miles with around 3,000 ft of ascent as you visit five trig points. The unmarked route rewards navigation skills and offers wild moorland views..

Take on the scenic Cheshire Ring 100 Mile ultramarathon on 26 and 27 September 2026, part of the GB Ultras series. Expect tough but rewarding canal and countryside terrain with a well organised, permit backed race.

Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs on 26 Sep 2026 in Otley offers waterside trails past seven reservoirs and highlights like Almscliffe Crag. Choose 13, 20 or 32 mile ultramarathon routes for a challenging scenic day with limited entries..

Run through ancient woodland in the Forest of Dean at the Autumn Half Marathon starting and finishing at Speech House. This scenic 13 mile trail on well marked tracks supports local charities and awards a medal to every finisher.

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.

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..

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.

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.