Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

The Plum 10k is a recurring 10 kilometre race run by Pershore Plum Plodders, with results recorded across multiple years and the next listed date on 30 August 2026. The race is part of the club's wider programme of runs and events.

A 7.4 km mountain race near Cilcain with 375 m of ascent held alongside the village show. WFRA insured, with separate junior races across multiple age groups and specific junior distances.

A 10 km fell race in Eyam on 1 September 2026 with a 3 km junior race for ages 11 to 16. Prizes are supplied by the Barrel Inn and a BBQ and bar are available in the courtyard.

The Kilnsey Crag will take place in Bradley on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

A final-season evening fell race of about 8 km (5 miles) over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill with 360 m ascent. It uses a 24 minute cut-off to Brown Wardle, requires mandatory FRA kit and offers pre-entry with set fees.

A **5 km** trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir, open to ages 11 and over. It is the first of a three-week Autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026 with entries via SiEntries and a £6.50 fee.

A looped off road ultrarunning event at Top Barn Campsite with 24 hour, 12 hour 50 mile challenge and a new 6 hour option, on a well marked circa 5.6 mile course with camping, water stations and medals.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

A charity trail running festival in the Colne Valley with 50 mile, 50km, 27km and 10km routes, waymarked moorland trails, stocked feed stations, mandatory kit for ultras, and an event village with family activities.

Two linked fell races in Hayfield on 5 September 2026 offer a full 24.5 km AL route and a shorter 16 km BM option. A single entry covers both races, the field is capped at 200 and entries are handled through SiEntries.

A 102 mile self-navigation ultramarathon in Snowdonia Eryri National Park on 5 September 2026 with live GPS tracking, 11 checkpoints, mandatory mountain kit and strict qualifying criteria. Entry is limited to 150 places and has a 42 hour cu..

A mountain navigation ultramarathon in Snowdonia on 5 September 2026, listed as 45 miles with about 2800 m ascent. The race uses live GPS tracking, has five staffed checkpoints with medical cover, and requires mandatory kit and prior mounta..

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Teams of eight carry a barrel across the moors in Edale while individuals run the same fell course and children race a shorter route. The event on 5 September 2026 is based at Newfold Farm Campsite and raises funds for local primary schools..

Trail running in Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options. The course crosses the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd and features marked routes and aid stations.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate in September 2026, using the estate’s new route and 237 m of climb. Entry includes admission to Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials plus food and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.