Stoke-on-Trent
Trail Running Calendar near Stoke-on-Trent 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Stoke-on-Trent for 2026-2027! We've gathered 155 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.
A 3 hour score format fell race in the Peak District at Alstonefield with route choice, navigation and solo or pair entries across 15 categories.
A self guided 6 mile trail run from Great Longstone that follows the Monsal Trail, through tunnels and across Monsal Viaduct into Monsal and Cressbrook Dales.
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..
A family friendly 3 km festive fun run at Marbury Country Park on 13 Dec 2026, organised by Northwich Running Club; entry £5 and places limited to 250.
Annual GMAA cross country championships at Wythenshawe Park on 13 December 2026 with age group races from U14 to senior, chip timing and team awards.
A year end fell race in Higher Poynton covering about 11 km with 1100 ft of climb, organised by Bramhall Runners with entry fees and a minimum age of 18.
January 2027
A night-time fell race in Dovedale valley over a 9.5 km course with riverside trail, woodland climb and FRA kit requirements.
A nonstop 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour limit and over 10,700 metres of ascent.
A 26.5 km fell race on Cannock Chase with 540 m ascent, ordered checkpoints and a 65 minute outward cut off at Moors Gorse; pre entry only and limited to 175 runners.
A 13.1 mile winter trail around Tegg’s Nose Country Park visiting Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a four hour cut off.
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.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
A Peak District winter adventure combining trail running and mountain biking with map and compass navigation, multiple event options and bike hire available.
February 2027
Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 13 February 2027, with waymarked routes, GPX available, water stations and chip-timed results.
A winter fell race of about 17.5 miles on an anticlockwise Peak District loop, limited to 300 entries with a reserve date if weather forces a change.