Stafford
Trail Running Calendar near Stafford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stafford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 71 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 25-mile White Peak circuit from Biggin Village Hall that visits six dales and nearby villages, with three checkpoints, a finish meal, and a 200-place limit.
A 15 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 near Meerbrook with 3,700 feet of ascent across ridges, forest and a river ford, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit.
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 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 features traditional cross country races across multiple age groups with team and individual scoring.
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
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.
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.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
Fell running score event in Alstonefield on 6 December 2026 with a three hour time limit, solo or pairs entry, SiTiming and mandatory FRA kit.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley covering 9.5 km with 345 m ascent across fields, riverside trail, a woodland climb and undulating paths.
A 26.5 km self-navigated trail race on Cannock Chase with 540 m ascent, five checkpoints, strict FRA kit rules and pre-entry limited to 160 runners.
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.
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.
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 mostly off-road nine mile hill race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back, run under FRA rules with mandatory waterproof kit and a 60 minute cut off.