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

Trail races around Carsington Water on 5 December 2026, offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, course support, a themed medal, water and post-race goodies.

This winter trail run in Alyn Waters Country Park offers 5k and 10k courses, plus a Canicross option. The fully marked routes feature varied terrain. All finishers get a medal and a free kids' dash makes it family friendly.

Festive trail runs at Cannock Chase Birches Valley with 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on undulating woodland routes. Fancy dress is welcome with a best dressed prize, finishers get a medal and photos and proceeds support Shelter.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A one-lap *10 km* trail through Tatton Park on 6 December 2026, featuring varied surfaces, chip timing and a finisher medal; prizes for top finishers and a fun fancy dress atmosphere, plus a family run raising funds for MOVE charity.

Partridge in a Pear Tree kicks off a festive running series, with a challenging off-road course in the grounds of Pengethley Manor. Runners can choose their distance, from a 5k to an ultra, and have seven hours to complete it. The event als..

Join the Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash at Chasewater Country Park for festive fun with 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on mostly flat reservoir trails. Enjoy medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress while supporting Shelter..

This point-to-point trail run follows the famous Offa's Dyke path from the Prestatyn seafront into the Clwydian Hills. Choose from a Half, Full, or Ultra Marathon, each finishing at a different summit. GPS tracking is used, and all runners..

The 2 Turtle Doves is a Christmas-themed running event where you choose your distance, from 5k to Ultra, and have 7 hours to complete it on an off-road course at Pengethley Manor. It's open to walkers and runners, with virtual participation..

The 3 French Hens Run is a festive off-road event in Ross-on-Wye, part of a 12-day Christmas series. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances and tackle a hilly vineyard course within a 7-hour limit. A virtual run option is also available for glob..

The 4 Calling Birds Run is a festive off-road event at Pengethley Manor in December 2026. Participants can choose from five distances, from a 5k to an ultra, with a 7-hour time limit. A virtual option is available, and all paid finishers re..

The 5 Golden Rings Run is a festive off-road event with a challenging course at Pengethley Manor. Choose from five distances, including an ultra, and enjoy a generous seven-hour time limit. You can also join in virtually from anywhere in th..

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event offers a choice of distances on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. Walkers and runners have seven hours to complete their chosen race, with a virtual option also available.

Event Details The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a trail running event offering three distances: a 12-mile, 19-mile, and a 32-mile ultramarathon. It takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026. The event has a mass start for all distances...

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event lets you choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. You have seven hours to complete your run or walk. A virtual option allows participation from anyw..

Part of a festive Christmas series, the 8 Maids a Milking run offers a choice of distances on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. With a 7-hour time limit, it's open to both walkers and runners. You can also take part virtually fr..

Trail runs at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield offer 1 mile, 5km and 10km options across woodland trails. 5km and 10km entries allow one well controlled dog per runner and use live chip timing.