Stafford
Trail Running Calendar near Stafford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stafford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 70 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven take place in Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026, with timing, medals, water stations and medical cover. Parking is pay and display and finishers receive category prizes and finish goodies.
November 2026
Trail races from Hartington Village Hall in the Peak District offering 8.4 km or 16.4 km routes, local cheese samples and a cheese shop goodie bag.
Weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest terrain and an entry fee of £41.50.
Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runners.
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.
Traditional North Staffs Cross Country League race at Parkhall Country Park on 21 Nov 2026 with team and individual scoring across junior and senior distances.
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.
December 2026
Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.
A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k, 5k and a junior run, raising funds for Shelter, with bespoke medals, photos, prizes and onsite parking.
A three hour scored fell race around Alstonefield in the Peak District with route choice, navigation and required FRA kit, part of a four race Peak Raid series.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley over riverside trails, fields and a woodland climb; 9.5 km with 345 m ascent and FRA licenced.
Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.
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.