Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Trail races of Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run from Marlow Rugby Union Football Club on 28 June 2026, using marked off road routes through the Thames Valley countryside with marshals, chip timing and race photos.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 offers multiple distances from 10K to 50 km on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event uses cupless aid stations, has tiered entry fees, and mandatory cup rules for longer races.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles and 2,950 ft of ascent in late June 2026, with on the day entry, adult only entry and a requirement to carry full FRA kit.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A 5.3 miles off-road trail race around Ashridge Woods on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with National Trust permission. Water and finish refreshments are provided and entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runne..

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Victoria Park Warrington on 28 June 2026 is a flat obstacle course where participants climb, crawl and slide through grass and tarmac sections. The event has wave starts, a minimum fundraising target and an age limit of 1..

A community running day at Bromyard Rugby Club featuring a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15, and a non competitive fun run, with marshals, on site vendors, first aid and event insurance.

A local fell and fun run in Bakewell with races from a 1.6 km kids run up to a 10.4 km fell race. All finishers receive a Bakewell Pudding and the event is organised by Bakewell Athletics Club.

A 10 km fell race in Pott Shrigley on Sun 28 Jun 2026, with 280 m of climb and a permit from the FRA. Pre-entry is available with lower member fees and entry on the day is accepted.

An informal roughly 18 km trail run around Bristol, meeting and finishing at Commune Cafe. Organised by Left Handed Giant Run Club with bag drop, toilets and refreshments noted.

A free, women-only social trail meet-up at Loggerheads Country Park run by SheTrail and SheUltra. Sessions are guided by ambassadors, cover around 5 to 10 km with a 10 km option, and have limited places.

A multi-terrain five-mile race around Manchester Airport Runway 2, including the Bollin Tunnel. Organised by Wilmslow RC, entries are limited, proceeds go to MNDA and the event is EA certified.

A 10 km trail race through Stalybridge Country Park and local moorland. Finishers receive a local chip muffin voucher for completing this event organized by Crazy Legs Events.

A chip timed 10k at Burghley House on 30 June 2026, run over two laps on grass and paths around the estate. Open to ages 16 and over with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

An evening trail race in Shirtcliffe Woods organised by Handsworth Roadhogs, run over two laps totalling 5.25 miles (8.5 km). Entry is online only with fees of £6 for UKA affiliated and £8 for unaffiliated runners.

A 9.5 km fell race to the summit of Win Hill on 1 July 2026 with 451 metres of ascent. Entry is by on the day fee and all profits support local charities and community groups.

A midweek 5.5 km multi terrain race in Happy Valley organised by Bramhall Runners. It is the second of three races in the Foodbank series, has a 250 runner limit, a minimum age of 13 and manual timing.

A four-race MapRun series around Hartington in the Peak District where competitors pick routes between 40 controls in two hour score races. Entries include printed maps for a fee and series results combine all four race scores.