Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

Black Beacon Mountain Races The Black Beacon Mountain Races are a series of linear long-distance mountain trail races. They cross from south to north through the Black Mountains and the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park in S..

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and treats.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Tackle the rolling trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both offering scenic woodland paths and punchy climbs. Finishers earn a medal on this challenging, figure-of-eight..

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.

The Striders Trail 5 returns for 2026 on 1st November, offering a 5-mile run on the club's favorite local trails. The event starts at the Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens, with only 250 places available.

Test your endurance at this six hour lapped trail race set in a beautiful wooded valley. Complete as many five kilometer laps as possible along the scenic Linacre Reservoirs to earn your finisher medal.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Run through the dark, historic Oxendon Tunnel at Tunnel Vision. Choose the Night Run or the early Dawn Run for a unique 5-mile challenge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race treat.

A nighttime trail run through woods at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park with looped courses of 3.3 miles and 6.7 miles. Undulating good trails, marshalled and signed routes, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

A 6 mile out and back fell race with 1900 feet of ascent around Rhobell Fawr, starting and finishing at Llanfachreth village hall. It opens the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series and requires full WFRA kit and fell shoes.

The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is a 16-mile personal journey through the Leicestershire Wolds. It's a non-competitive cross-country event with food stops and legendary apple crumble at the finish. Proceeds support local community charities.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..

Join Leg It Round Lathkil on 8 November 2026 for a scenic 11.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb from Lathkil Hotel near Bakewell. Entry on the day and all proceeds go to Children in Need; wash shoes for biosecurity.

A 9.3 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 across Wadsworth moors with varied, sometimes muddy terrain. The route is partially flagged and the event requires FRA mandatory kit and map and compass navigation.

Discover new trails at the inaugural Remembrance Day Trail Runs in Rother Valley Country Park. Choose from three distances, with a two-minute silence observed before the start. All finishers get a medal, merchandise, and refreshments.