Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

A 5k multi terrain loop from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin. The route mixes minor roads and trails, is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A non stop *268 mile* winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, with a 156 hour limit and over 10,700 metres of ascent. The route passes Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall and the Cheviots.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..

Seven consecutive offroad days at Pengethley Manor where participants choose 5k to ultra distances with a seven hour limit each day, a virtual January option, and a unique medal for each day.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Proud Run offers 5k to ultra distances on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit and both race and virtual entry options, with medals for paid entries.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Lusty Run is an offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option during January.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor in January 2027, The Angry Run offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour time limit on a tough offroad course through vineyards.

A lap-based offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit; in-person and virtual options include a personalised bib and a medal after verification.

A multi distance off road event at Pengethley Manor with a seven hour time limit for chosen distances and an on site or virtual option. The course uses 2.5 km laps and includes vineyard terrain and a hill.

A night trail at Rivington with a UFO themed final round of the Petzl Night Runner Series. Offers a 10k and a Half Marathon plus a free 1k kids event, reflective course and head torch required.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Envious Run takes place at Pengethley Manor on 17 January 2027 with lap based offroad routes from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance and a virtual option..

A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

Weekend half marathon and 10k races along the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, featuring a gentle uphill out and slight downhill return. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher 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 muddy, hilly cross-country event around May Hill in Gloucestershire on 30–31 January 2027, offering a main 7–9 mile route, a longer 14–15 mile Mayhem option, and a canicross category.

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.