Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

Raven 7 is an 11.25 km fell race with 445 m of ascent around Llanarmon yn lal, based at the Raven Inn. Entry is £5 on the day and the course is partially marked.

An annual grassroots fell race in the Black Mountains covering 27.4 km and 1586 m of climb with five checkpoints and mandatory full kit; the event is non-commercial and surplus funds support local Mountain Rescue.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

An off-road marathon and half marathon on 13 September 2026 with significant ascent, mandatory FRA kit, stocked feed stations and chip timing. Organisers provide recce runs, route GPX and optional bespoke race clothing.

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

A Peak District trail event at Bakewell Showground offering three routes that follow the Monsal Trail and River Derwent, with chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

A single-lap trail race in Colne Valley covering 6.0 miles with 300 m ascent, marshals and waymarks, finishing at Zapato Brewery with prizes for top finishers.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

Defeat Delamere is a community running event at Delamere Forest on 13th September 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a Junior Race with race packs, finisher medals and t shirts included.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir on two anticlockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Part of a three race series in September 2026, open to ages 11 and over with about 25 m total elevation.

A multi-distance trail event around Hathersage on 18 and 19 September 2026 offering routes from 25 km to 100 miles for running or trekking. Entries include GPS tracking, checkpoint support and a post-event hot meal.

Enjoy a flexible timed event along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Choose your own distance from 5km up to an ultra marathon on this flat and fast riverside trail course.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on a 4.2 mile loop of trail and tarmac, run in hourly yards with a reversed final lap to decide the winner. Medals for 32 miles and trophies for top male and female finishers.

A single stage trail running event of about 47 miles along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Painswick. The route uses public rights of way, features varied terrain, has food stations and live tracking, and a 15 hour..

An hourly-loop endurance event in Wyre Forest where runners repeat a 6.7 km forest loop until the last runner remains or 24 hours elapse; wooden medals are given to all and a wooden trophy to the overall winner.

A 40 mile ultramarathon in Buxton on 19 September 2026 that mixes trails and road for a route that starts and finishes in Buxton. The 2026 race marks the event's 40th anniversary and is currently full with a waiting list.