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

Salcey Forest Christmas Race offers flat but muddy tree lined trails for 5k and 10k plus a junior fun run. Seasonal fancy dress is encouraged with a best outfit prize, and proceeds support Shelter.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is a festive Christmas series event. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances on a tough off road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run option is also available.

A pre-Christmas trail on Moel Famau with a surprise route of about 6 to 12 kilometres, starting and finishing at Bwlch Penbarras. Canicross is available and finishers receive a mince pie and a festive medal.

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a classic winter ultra run, now in its 17th year. This 38-mile unmarked circuit around Helvellyn demands strong navigation skills and mountain experience. It's a low-key, self-reliant event with minimal support..

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Get into the festive spirit at the Horwich Santa Dash, a 4-mile fancy dress run. Prizes are on offer for the best costumes as you tour the local roads of this historic town. It's a friendly, community-focused event organized by a family-run..

Light up the shortest day with the Winter Solstice Strider, a night run on the St Ives Estate. Choose between a chip-timed 5k or 10k on an undulating, multi-terrain course, with a virtual option available. Every finisher earns a unique besp..

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back. Options include 6 mile for non locals and 10 mile and 15 mile challenges, with no maps or GPS allowed.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Ring in the New Year with a 7-mile fell race, starting with a live bagpiper. After the run, celebrate with a pint, pie, and live music at The Crown Pub for a private post-race party.

Trail running at Harewood House on 9 January 2027 with 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through the estate; Canicross friendly, live chip timing, medals and free on site parking.

The Montane Winter Spine is a 268-mile non-stop race along Britain's Pennine Way in winter. Runners have 156 hours to traverse from Edale to Kirk Yetholm across demanding upland terrain. It is an unsupported event requiring significant prio..

The Slothful Run is a laid back event with a twist: choose your distance from 5k to Ultra, but you have seven hours to complete it. This off road course at Pengethley Manor features a tough 2.5 km loop through vineyards. You can also run vi..

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 is a seven-day off-road running challenge in Ross-on-Wye. You can run a chosen distance each day over a tough vineyard course within a 7-hour window. A virtual option also lets you earn unique themed medals by running..

The Proud Run offers a choice of distances on a tough, off-road looped course at Pengethley Manor, with a generous seven-hour time limit. It's part of a themed race series and is open to both in-person and virtual participants. All finisher..

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Lusty Run offers five distance choices on a tough off-road loop at Pengethley Manor. You have seven hours to complete your chosen race, or you can run virtually anytime in January. Free parking and refr..

The Angry Run is part of the "7 Deadly Sins" series, offering a flexible challenge. Choose your target distance from 5k to Ultra, all with a generous 7-hour time limit to complete a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. A virtual run..