Cannock Chase Forest
Trail Running Calendar near Cannock Chase Forest 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cannock Chase Forest for 2026-2027! We've gathered 86 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
January 2027
Winter trail run at Bodenham Arboretum offering 5 km and 10 km routes to raise funds for local charities, with limited online places.
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley over a 9.5 km course with riverside trail, woodland climb and FRA kit requirements.
A 26.5 km Cannock Chase checkpoint race with 540 m climb, compulsory checkpoints and FRA mandatory kit, pre entry only with limited places and SI timing.
A 10 km off-road race through Comer Woods at Dudmaston Estate on 17 January 2027 with medals, category prizes and a 150-runner limit.
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.
The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.
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
Trail Half Marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 13 February 2027 with chip timing, water stations, baggage service and free race photos.
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.
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.
A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park on a winter route where runners complete 3.3-mile laps as many times as they wish within the time limit.
A 32-mile traffic-free loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027 with solo, pair or four-person relay options and three staffed checkpoints.
April 2027
Trail Half Marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 10 April 2027 with chip timing, themed medal, GPX route files and designated water stations.
A lap based inflatable obstacle run at Donington Park with distances from 2.5k to 15k, music zones, finisher medals and on course water.
Derby Derwent Trail Run at Elvaston Castle Country Park offers three off road distances through woodland, parkland and riverside paths along the River Derwent.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.