Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km race at Sowerby Bridge Pool that mixes muddy trail terrain with a tarmac return. A two person relay option is offered and entries are limited to 100 participants.

A winter multi-terrain trail at Irchester Country Park offering 5 km, 10 km and 15 km lap options on mixed trails, paths and roads, including a prominent hill. Parking, toilets and a water station for longer distances are available.

A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.

A trail event in Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal with options from 5k to marathon. Feed stations, marshals and a 6.5 hour cut off support participants across varied canal and tunnel terrain.

Relaxed, cash-only weekend runs beside the canal at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with on-the-day registration and a jumble medal plus a beer or soft drink for finishers.

A six hour lap event at Daventry Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they choose within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are allowed and the route is mostly crushed stone with on-site parking, a cafe and t..

A winter trail ultra on the Pendle Way with two route options of about 45 miles or 30 miles. The waymarked circular route starts in Barley and crosses moorland and villages with GPX files and written route instructions provided.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

A Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell on 6 February 2027 with 4.167 mile mixed trail and road loops. Runners must complete eleven hourly loops and then race the twelfth; the event is capped at 12 hours and awards medals and a winner's trophy.

A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on mixed woodland tracks, with staggered starts, first aid support, medals and trophies for top finishers. Recommended kit includes trail shoes and a canicross harness; free race photos are provided.

A 10 mile run on 07 February 2027 in the parklands of North Milton Keynes, featuring a riverside route and the low Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. The event is dog friendly and organised by BCS Events with tiered entry fees..

A flat trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal with multiple distances, marshals and drink stations. Canal side facilities are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal and treats.

Scenic winter trail running around Carsington Water in Derbyshire offering a half marathon and a 10k. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and race photos, and marked routes with a GPX file available.

The The Billing will take place in Rawdon on Saturday 13 February 2027. You can run 14 kilometers.

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge will take place in Horwich on Saturday 13 February 2027. You can run between 17 and 24 miles.

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge will take place in Horwich on Saturday 13 February 2027. You can run between 17 and 24 miles.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. Experience vineyard trails with a seven hour time limit and unique medal options for individuals or pairs.

A metric marathon and half marathon on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell, set on a traffic free, mostly flat trail through the Peak District, with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and race photography.

A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.