Lichfield
Trail Running Calendar near Lichfield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lichfield 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
Trail races at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4K, 14.5K and half marathon courses through woodland, parkland and riverside trails with full route marking.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
A multi-terrain marathon and half marathon on the traffic-free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, using a former railway line between Ashbourne and Buxton. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.
A six hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose; a head torch is required for laps in darkness.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail around Telford visiting Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 9PM cut off.
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 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir with scenic views, a bespoke finisher medal, and support for Derby & District RSPCA; entrants must be 16 or older.
A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.
A 26.2 mile walking and running challenge around Alstonefield with 4800 feet of ascent, staffed checkpoints, food at the finish and community fundraising.
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 fully supported 100 mile trail ultra around the Leicestershire Round with solo and four person relay options, nine stocked checkpoints and UTMB Index recognition.
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 5 km grassy obstacle event at Cofton Park where participants climb, crawl and slide through timed waves while fundraising for cancer research.