Lichfield
Trail Running Calendar near Lichfield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lichfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 84 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Cross country race over 4 3/4 mile in Dovedale near Thorpe with a River Dove stepping stones crossing and a 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for U12s.
An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.
Trail races at Chasewater Country Park on 11 October 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing and a themed medal.
Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.
Trail Half and 7.6 mile Super Seven through Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026 with medals, timed results, on course support and age limits.
Evening group run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park: a 6 to 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park on a dark route, head torches required.
November 2026
A chip timed seven mile country race through Garendon Park on 1 November 2026, with prizes, commemorative t shirts and a separate fun run with day entries.
Weekend running event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest trails with roots and swampy sections; tickets shown at £41.50.
Join a community run at Sutton Park featuring 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon distances to support Movember. Enjoy a multi lap course through paths and trails with chip timing and a fancy dress competition.
A 10 km night off-road race at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre on 11 November 2026. Torches are compulsory and canicross is permitted; medals and prizes are awarded and a self-service water refill is provided.
A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.
NSCCL round 3 at Parkhall Country Park on 21 Nov 2026 is the third of four league cross country races with team and individual scoring for first claim club members.
A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.
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
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.