Trail Running calendar near Stoke-on-Trent 2026-2027

Calverley Chaos is a fully marked 8 km 5 mile trail race based at The Railway Inn in Calverley, Leeds. The route uses permanent colored footpath markers with extra markers on race day and entry is limited to 150 runners.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Experience an evening fell race through ancient landscapes and modern turbines with views of Carsington Water. This 9.5 km event features steep hills, a downhill finish, and post race refreshments at the village pavilion.

Experience a 32 mile point to point trail ultra through East Lancashire visiting four unique hilltop art installations. This scenic route across the South Pennines combines industrial heritage with over 4700 feet of climbing.

Test your endurance at the historic Grimsthorpe Castle Estate with races ranging from 10 to 100 miles. Enjoy a 10 mile loop through ancient woodland and limestone tracks with free camping included for participants.

A non stop 145 mile journey along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to London. This iconic ultramarathon offers a flat course through urban and rural scenery with a generous 45 hour window to finish.

Experience a 10km trail race through the scenic Nidderdale countryside. Run through ancient woodland and over moors to support local charities while enjoying well marshalled routes and on site catering.

Explore the scenic Shropshire and Mid Wales border on this 10 or 16 mile hillwalk and run. Enjoy a well marked route through moorland and woods with a finish on the historic Offas Dyke National Trail.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

The Crocodile 8 is an 8.8-mile run on mixed terrain around Herefordshire's Tillington and Burghill. It features music on the course, steep climbs, and a lively after-event party. Entry is by advance registration only.

Experience a 13 km fell race through the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Crummockdale. This event features a well marked course with 365m of climbing held alongside a traditional village street market.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

This fell race in Great Harwood covers 8.8 km with 300m of climb, starting at the New Showfield. It is part of the Great Harwood Show, and entry includes admission to the show. The event is for seniors aged 18+ only.

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Bluebell's Revenge is a new fell race from Sinfin Running Club. The 8.9 km route around the Chevin features a marked course with marshals. The event finishes at the Bluebell Inn where food and drink are available.

Take in the scenic Yorkshire countryside at your own pace. Choose from a 5 km, 10 km, or Half Marathon distance on a weekend morning. All finishers get a medal, hot food, and a drink.

Event Overview The Maverick Peak District X-Trail is a long-distance trail running event taking place in the Peak District National Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event starts and finishes at Bakewell Showground. It offers two ultra-di..