Burton upon Trent
Trail Running Calendar near Burton upon Trent 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Burton upon Trent for 2026-2027! We've gathered 109 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
Trail run around Calke Abbey nature park of about 6 to 8 km, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park; the route is in darkness so participants must bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
A three hour fell running score event in the Peak District where solo runners or pairs choose their own routes and must carry mandatory FRA kit.
End of season event at Shipley Country Park on 7 December with a 6 hour format and random leftover medals for finishers; entry listed at £31.
A music trail run around Calke Abbey of about 6 to 8 km at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 18 December 2026, with head torches required and free parking.
January 2027
Night time fell race in the Dovedale valley over 9.5 km with 345 m ascent across fields, riverside rock and woodland; FRA licensed event with mandatory kit.
Approx 26.5 km off‑road trig‑point race on Cannock Chase with 540 m climb, self‑navigation, FRA mandatory kit and a 70 minute cut off at Moors Gorse.
A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.
An evening in-person trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park with a 6 to 8 km route around Calke Abbey nature park, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club.
February 2027
Six hour multi-lap event on a 3.3 mile loop at Beacon Hill Country Park featuring hilly laps, canicross and rucking options, medals or tree tokens and optional charity fundraising.
A 12 km single lap off road trail race at Cannock Chase with a kids 2.5 km event, on-site parking, camping, water stations and bespoke finisher medals.
A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.
March 2027
A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.