Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

Experience a 102 mile self navigation mountain race through Snowdonia Eryri National Park. This event features 5172 m of elevation and 11 supported checkpoints for qualified ultramarathon runners.

A 45 mile mountain ultramarathon in Snowdonia Eryri on 5 September 2026 with 2800 m ascent and a 20 hour cut off. Entry requires previous ultra and mountain experience and mandatory navigation kit.

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.

Experience trail running through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd with a choice of 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting from the scenic Carding Mill Valley.

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.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of NOTFAST RC with a scenic trail run through the Lincolnshire countryside. Choose from four distances and enjoy local hospitality including refreshments and post race food.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A six day, multi stage mountain race down the spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. The unmarked route covers about 380 km with 17,400 m of ascent and requires navigation and self supported racing.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A fully marked 100 Miles ultramarathon from South Wheatley into Sherwood Forest and back along the Chesterfield Canal. The race offers well stocked aid stations, drop bags, one pacer from about 50 miles and a 30 hour cut off.

Experience a 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on this rural trail ultra. Navigate through parks and villages following the historic Owl waymarkers with full support and checkpoints along the way.

Experience an bouncy obstacle course featuring the world's largest inflatable structures in Bakewell. Navigate through a fun 5k route in Derbyshire and collect your finisher medal at the end.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District with a range of trail races from 12km to 110km. This event offers single and multi stage options through iconic ridgelines and moorland trails for runners and walkers.

Traverse twenty miles of high moorlands and gritstone edges in the Peak District. Use your map and compass navigation skills to complete this off road journey in support of mountain rescue.