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

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Enjoy scenic, marked trail races around the Winwick Hall estate with rolling hills, grassland and country paths. Distances for all ages support the Bruce Green Foundation and feature friendly on course services.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

Take on the Paddy Buckley Round, a fully supported, guided three day loop in Snowdonia visiting 47 summits across 100 km. Small groups return to Capel Curig daily with on route refuelling to keep the mountain challenge manageable.

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.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Take on a relaxed 5k or 10k at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July in the Rock up n' Run summer pop up series. Turn up on the night or book ahead and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink after your run.

Enjoy the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026, a spirited 4 mile fell run across the Peak District with around 162 m of climb. On the day entry is £8 and all fees support Sheldon village funds.

Join the Railway Ultra on 25 July 2026 for a scenic riverside run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Pick distances from 9 to 37 miles and enjoy aid stations and nearby pubs.

Alderman's Ascent's tenth running on Saturday 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race from Greenfield with 400 m of climb. Technical climbs to Shaw Rocks, a fast descent and a tough finish make it perfect for experienced fell runners and champi..

Enjoy a flat, fast riverside trail in Leeds on 26 July 2026 with a 43 to 45 km ultra or a 22 km half. Scenic footpaths pass St Aiden's and Fairburn Ings, and every finisher earns a local medal and a pint from Piglove Brewery.

Test your endurance on Holme Moss Fell Race, a rugged 28.5 km route across exposed Pennine moorland with steep climbs, rocky ground and river crossings. Expect navigation challenges, big ascent and spectacular views on Sunday 26 July 2026.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Join the Skipton Rock up n' Run pop up Summer Series along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley, with 5k and 10k distances for all abilities. Finishers get a jumble medal and can enjoy hot food plus a beer or soft drink.

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge, taking runners through woodland, moorland and picturesque villages with about 1,400 m of climbing. Vegan friendly aid stations, medals for all finishers and hot food await.

Take on the Dovedale Dipper, a scenic trail run and challenge walk from Hartington through the Dove and Manifold valleys in the Peak District. Choose a long 27 mile route or a 15 mile option for gorgeous scenery and a village finish.

Run a scenic 5K, 10K or half marathon through the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026. Enjoy a fast, multi terrain course, unique themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village.

Enjoy scenic, flat routes along Birmingham canals with 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options passing Bournville, Gas Street Basin and Edgbaston Reservoir. Well supported checkpoints, a finish meal and showers make for a friendly, low stress run.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.