Trail Running calendar near Stoke-on-Trent 2025-2026

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile countryside route around Meriden, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club. Participants may walk or run, solo or in a relay, for fun or charity. The event features five checkpoints offering cold drinks and a selection of food, plus meals at th..

Set along the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, the Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon uses a traffic-free, multi-terrain rail-trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The 13-mile trail section provides a scenic, historic backdrop with a gentle downhill on the return, making it suitable for both se..

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr and Relay 2026 is a running event staged in the private Eastnor Castle Deer Park, set within the Malvern Hills National Landscape. The route runs along a private estate road in a figure‑of‑eight, with stunning views of Eastnor Castle and British Camp, the Iron Age hill fo..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon in Malham, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It features 2593m of ascent, tracing Malham Cove, the Dry Valley of Watlowes, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and the Yorkshire Three Peaks — Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough —..

The HOWUM 2026 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the heart of Wales, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Llanidloes. The challenging trail combines four iconic routes: the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk, leading runners through stunning Welsh landscapes including..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is staged in Worcestershire, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall (WR6 6AZ). Runners can choose 23, 31, 38 or 47 miles; the 47-mile option features about 2,941 m of ascent (nearly 10,000 ft). The course is an out-and-back along the Worcestershire Way, with turn poi..

Tempo Trail Races returns for a weekend of trail running in the Cotswolds, centered at Ilmington Sports & Social Club, Ilmington, Shipston-on-Stour. The event offers multiple distances: a 100km Ultra, a new 50km Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. The trail course takes runners through rural co..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running event by Race Harborough, staged at the picturesque Deene Park Estate near Corby. The festival features three challenges that can form The Quest: Trail Mix Challenge (25k across five 5k laps on the hour for five hours), Headlight Ho..

Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race around Chesterfield, Derbyshire, marking its 10th edition in 2026. The largely waymarked course follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, looping around the town famed for its Crooked Spire and weaving through high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, and the easter..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, run by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26, 23 or 18 miles, starting from Marsden Parochial Hall. The courses traverse moorland and valley terrain with a friendly, welc..

PFW Running presents the Cottam Canter at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Distances are offered on one course: 5K loop; 10K as two loops; half marathon as four loops plus a short out-and-back; marathon as eight loops plus a short out-and-back; and an ultra with unlimited laps within a six..

Dukeries 30 / 40 is HOBO Pace’s annual trail race in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club in the heart of Sherwood Forest. The two-loop event offers about 30.8 miles (30) or 40.8 miles (40) on a single clockwise course, mostly along forest trails and footpaths. Run..

Shires and Spires is a five-distance multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. It offers 10K road, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra. The route blends trails, footpaths, and roads, showcasing the N..

Avenham Amble is a multi-distance running event in Preston’s parklands, centered on Avenham Park by the River Ribble. The programme offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The course runs on hard-surface paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure..