Trail Running calendar near Stafford 2026-2027

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

A navigational run from Chinley Community Centre to six red phone boxes that house lifesaving defibrillators. The 10+ km route uses a paper map and stamps and raises funds for the defibs upkeep and replacement.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A fully guided three day loop through northern Snowdonia covering just over 100 km, about 9,000 m of ascent and 47 summits. Small groups return to Capel Curig each night with daily support and refuelling.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Experience a two lap trail race through 400 acres of historic parkland at Alderley Park. This five mile course features scenic views of an arboretum and lakes and includes a technical finisher t-shirt for all participants.

Evening pop up races at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July 2026 feature 5k and 10k routes, on site parking, food and a finisher jumble medal. Payment is accepted on the day or online.

Join the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026 for a spirited 4 mile village fell race across scenic Peak District climbs. Friendly entry on the day supports local funds and welcomes runners aged 14 and over.

A new trail 10 km around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway on Thursday 23 July 2026. The marked and marshalled course includes about 175 m of elevation and spot prizes at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club.

A 10 km trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park near Leeds on Friday 24 July 2026, running mostly on footpaths and bridleways with entry fees from £21.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A 100 mile self navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, live GPS tracking and 10 checkpoints. Entrants must meet experience and kit criteria and places are limited to 250.

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A fell race on 25 July 2026 marking its tenth year, Alderman's Ascent is an *8.5 km* course with over *400 m* of climb, visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks and acting as a counter for the English Fell Running Championship.

Inflatable 5K Coventry on 25 July 2026 features giant inflatable obstacles, music zones and finisher's medals, with distance options from 2.5k to 15k for families and groups.

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

The Wirral Backyard Ultra will take place in Thurstaston on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course through Sefton Park in Liverpool on mixed gravel and grass, with obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Entry includes a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign and a finishers medal.

Two riverside trail races from Piglove By The River in Leeds: an ultra of about 43 to 45 km and a 22 km half. The flat, signposted route passes nature reserves and includes water stations, a local medal and a pint for finishers.

A long fell race across Pennine moorland near Holmfirth covering 28.5 km with 1,285 m of ascent. Category AL event requiring navigation skills and mandatory mountain kit, with checkpoints, a 200 runner limit and minimum age 18.