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

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The RAMSDEN (50k) is an ultra trail running event held in Huddersfield, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School, Linthwaite. The circular 50-kilometer course features wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked routes and several checkpoints. The event welcomes ru..

The Scammonden (50 miles) is an ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The circular 50-mile course features a mix of wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked sections and..

The Groovy Kinder Love & Groovy Baby Love is a fell running event held in Hayfield, UK, starting from the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features two race options: the Groovy Kinder Love, a challenging 24.5 km (15.2 miles) course with 1270 m of climb, and the Gr..

The Heights Ultra Trail: The Wessenden (27k) is a scenic 27-kilometre trail run held in Colne Valley, West Yorkshire. The circular course features mixed terrain including country lanes, trails, and catchwater paths, offering an undulating but runnable route through the iconic Colne Valley. The event..

One Foot in the Gargrave is a 23-mile walk or run event starting from Gargrave Village Hall in Skipton, North Yorkshire, set in the scenic Malhamdale area. The route passes through picturesque locations including Kirkby Malham, Street Gate, Boss Moor, and Eshton. Participants must complete the cours..

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56 is a challenging 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run held annually in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. Organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, the event takes place over the first full weekend in September. Participants navigate an unm..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, featuring 5,788 meters of ascent across stunning mountainous terrain. The race starts and finishes in Betws-y-Coed and includes 10 well-supported checkpoints offering refreshments and medical aid...

The Across Wales Walk is a classic challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. It features a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting at Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun, Shropshire, and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. Particip..

The Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay is a unique team running event held at the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, UK. Teams of four runners compete in a relay featuring two road legs of 3 miles each and two fell legs of 2.5 miles each. The road legs consist of two laps on a hilly circuit, while the fell legs..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House, Leeds, offer scenic trail running across over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and farmland. Set in the heart of Yorkshire, this event features three distances: 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, catering to runners aged 11 and above. The courses showcase t..

The Heights Ultra Trail (HUT) is a trail running event held in the scenic Colne and Holme valleys in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, near the Peak District National Park. The event offers multiple distances including a 50-mile ultra, a 50km ultra, a 27km run, and a 10km race, all featuring approximately 9..

The 2 Hillforts Hill Race is an exciting running event set to take place in 2024, starting and finishing at Plas Dolben Farm in Llangynhafal. Participants will tackle a challenging course that spans just under 9 miles, featuring a significant ascent of 2500 feet as it navigates the scenic Hillforts..

The Sandstone Trail Races feature a unique trail running experience in Cheshire and North Wales, offering two concurrent point-to-point races. The event starts at Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park and concludes at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, providing excellent facilities for participants a..

The Burnsall Fell Race is a challenging fell running event held in Burnsall village, Wharfedale, located between Grassington and Addingham. The race covers a distance of 1.50 miles (2.40 km) with an elevation gain of 800 feet (240 meters). The course features a steady climb through fields, followed..

The Exterminator Fell Race, organized by Totley AC, is a challenging 27km (17 miles) event held in Sheffield, starting and finishing at the Totley Pavilion. Featuring a total elevation gain of 1066m (3505 ft), the race traverses varied terrain including roads, tracks, woodland, fields, open moorland..

The Stretton Skyline is a challenging fell running race held near Church Stretton in the West Midlands, organized by Telford Athletics Club. Covering 30.5 km with 1357 meters of ascent, the course features rugged terrain with partial markings, requiring strong navigational skills. The route includes..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held near the Pennine Bridleway, specifically around Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley, UK. The course is a fast and flat 5-kilometer route with only 25 meters of elevation gain, making it suitable for runners aged 11 and above. The race consists of two laps..

The Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is a unique endurance running event set on the scenic grounds and farmlands of the historic Hardwick Hall Estate. Participants run a 4.16-mile loop every hour, starting each lap on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The co..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon trail running event held annually in September in the Peak District National Park, based in the picturesque village of Edale. The event offers six race distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a two-day 110km option. The courses traverse beautiful..