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.
April 2027
Marathon and half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, an out and back route climbing to Parsley Hay then returning to Ashbourne Leisure Centre.
A fully off road 10k through the trails of Severn Valley Country Park on 25 April 2027, chip timed and marshalled, with finisher medal, goody bag and race photography.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail around Telford visiting Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 9PM cut off.
A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park featuring a 3.3 mile loop, a climb to a 50ft golden tower, and flexible lap-based distances from single laps to marathon and beyond.
Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
A fully supported 75 miles ultra across England's Midlands with six stocked checkpoints, a three person relay option and UTMB Index recognition.
A 7.5 mile clockwise lap of Carsington Reservoir in Derbyshire with a bespoke finisher medal, open to runners aged 16 and over.
A 26.2 miles walk and run from Alstonefield with 4800 feet of ascent, staffed checkpoints, a finish meal and certificates for completers.
Bluebell's Revenge is an 8.9 km fell race in the Peak District on 26 May 2027 with 315 m climb, pre-entry only and a 150 runner limit.
A non-stop 145 mile towpath ultramarathon from Birmingham to Little Venice on the Grand Union Canal with a 45 hour limit and supported or unsupported entry options.
June 2027
A last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.
Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.
A 15.7 km fell race at Tittesworth Reservoir in the Peak District on 6 June 2027, with 565 m of climb, entry on the day and team competition for teams of three.
A chip-timed, England Athletics licensed multi-terrain 11.2 km race around Gnosall countryside, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club, plus a separate chip-timed Family Fun Run with 1 km and 0.5 km options.
A 5k obstacle course at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 12 June 2027 featuring grass, paths and woodland with multiple obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants fundraise with a minimum target of £50.
MacTuffX at Wyndley Leisure Centre in Sutton Coldfield on 12 June 2027 offers multiple solo, doubles and relay formats for entrants aged 18 and over.
A 12 hour timed event at Garendon Park where individuals, pairs and teams complete as many scenic 5K laps as possible with chip timing and finisher medals.
Half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 26 June 2027 with marked trail routes, timed results, water stations and post race goodies.
Multi-lap event at Chasewater with distances from 5k to marathon, 5K laps on relatively flat paths, onsite cafe and aid stations, and a finisher medal.