Cannock
Trail Running Calendar near Cannock 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cannock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 73 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A three hour score-format fell race in the Peak District on 6 December 2026 where competitors choose their own route and navigate to collect points.
Trail runs in Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 with a family 1 mile plus 5 km and 10 km races; canicross allowed in the 5 km and 10 km events.
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
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent; FRA kit is mandatory and entrants must be 18 or older.
Approximately 26.5 km off-road race on Cannock Chase with five checkpoints, self-navigation and 540 m of climb, starting and finishing at Milford Common.
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
Scenic winter trail running around Carsington Water in Derbyshire offering a half marathon and a 10k. Entries include a themed medal, chip timing and race photos, and marked routes with a GPX file available.
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 where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they wish, with medal or tree token finish options.
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
A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.
An inflatable obstacle course at Donington Park Derbyshire on 17 April 2027 with 2.5k to 15k options, music zones, 30 obstacles on the 5k and finisher medals.
Trail races of 10K, 15K and half marathon run within Elvaston Castle Country Park across woodland, parkland and riverside paths by the River Derwent.