Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

A 21 mile annual March challenge through the hills of the Peak District for runners and walkers. Entries usually open in November and places often sell out quickly.

A trail marathon and 20 mile trail run on an anti clockwise circular route through track, maintained trail, fields and woodland, with marked junctions, GPX files, staffed checkpoints, on course medic cover, medals and prizes.

A Punk Panther organised trail endurance event using hand picked routes and GPX files. Ultramarathon entrants receive trackers, checkpoints offer drinks and vegan or gluten free snacks, and competitors must carry a specified safety kit.

A trail race following the Welcome Way around Otley with distances from 13 to 50 miles across moorland, rivers and reservoirs. Checkpoints, trackers for ultras and a required kit list are provided.

Two Crosses is an East Lancashire LDWA challenge event scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is part of the group’s programme of LDWA challenge events, which are normally between 20 and 100 miles and have a defined time limit.

Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.

A running event in Lytham on 14 March 2027 with a 5.24 mile coastal loop along the Ribble estuary. Competitors may complete as many laps as they wish within a six hour limit and receive an official time and a finisher medal.

Forest trail races at Sherwood Pines on 14 March 2027 offering 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and a junior run. Multi terrain undulating routes with route maps and GPX files, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

A 50 km, one day trail run around Hayfield using the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with a flexible start, self-navigation, GPX support and Ranger Ultras safety presence. Total ascent 1840 metres.

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Run covers 18 km from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back with 806 m of ascent. It uses waymarked paths, offers flexible starts and on course support, and is self navigated under TRA and England Athletics rul..

An eight hour looped running event at Heaton Park where participants repeat a 5.6 km course of park road and woodland, use a single aid station and may enter Saturday, Sunday or both days with combined weekend results.

Trail races in the Cambrian Mountains on 20 March 2027 offering 25 km and 10 km routes plus junior races, waymarked courses with GPX backup, feed stations, mandatory kit requirements, and a not for profit event village.

A 32 mile loop around the Black Country on 21 March 2027 at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. The route is mostly traffic free with tunnels and three staffed checkpoints, and can be run solo, as a pair or a team of four.

A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.

The Heptonstall Fell Race will take place in Heptonstall on Sunday 21 March 2027. You can run 25 kilometers.

The Heptonstall Fell Race will take place in Heptonstall on Sunday 21 March 2027. You can run 25 kilometers.

The Punk Panther Headtorch Half will take place in Otley on Tuesday 23 March 2027. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

The Punk Panther Headtorch Half will take place in Otley on Tuesday 23 March 2027. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

A supported, well-marked 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with six checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 14 hour cut-off; the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

A coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical..