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.
April 2027
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
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.
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 event at Pooley Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they can, featuring mainly flat terrain and a climb to a 50 ft Golden Tower.
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 scenic 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir with a bespoke finisher medal, charity partnership and online entry options including an affiliated discount.
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 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.
A trail Half Marathon and 10k at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 26 June 2027, featuring waterside and countryside routes. Entries include chip timing, photos and a themed medal, with marked trails, marshals and a GPX route file.
July 2027
A canal-side, point-to-point half marathon from Wolverhampton to Birmingham on 3 July 2027, chip timed with seeded waves and race mementos.
A 24 hour loop challenge in Worcestershire where participants return to the start every hour, complete three laps totalling 6.81 km each hour, either solo or in teams.
Run one mile each hour for 24 hours around the Nuneaton Harriers track, with clubhouse access, a finisher's medal for completers, and limited attended places.
Dudley Race for Life 5k at Himley Hall follows a mostly flat mix of grass and path, passes the lake and Himley Hall, and offers on site parking and basic facilities.
Summer trail races at Cannock Chase Forest offering a Half Marathon and 10 km on hilly forest trails with on site parking, medals, photos and prizes.
Swan Challenge is a scheduled in-person race at Coombe Abbey Park on 9 July 2027 organized by Big Bear Events with a single entry fee of 45 GBP.
A 10 km trail race at Coombe Abbey Park with undulating woodland and meadow terrain, on-course drinks, a two hour cut off and optional charity donations.