Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Two trail runs of 5 or 13 miles that include the Pen y Fan summit in the Brecon Beacons. Entry includes a buff, chip timing and a marshalled route with specified compulsory kit for each distance.

A rugged 28.5 km fell race from Cartworth Moor Cricket Club across Pennine moorland, requiring navigation, mandatory kit and FRA safety compliance.

A single lap 10 km trail run through historic Garendon Park near Loughborough on 26 July 2026. The licensed, chip timed event includes water stations, marshals, finisher T shirt and prize categories.

MacTuffX Sheffield at Herringthorpe Stadium on 26 July 2026 combines ten run-and-Xercise rounds with solo, doubles and relay entries for participants aged 18 and over.

A circular half marathon trail run on the Ridgeway that visits Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill. The route is described as undulating and the event is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Central Forest Park is a 5k obstacle course with staggered wave starts, age 13 and over, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Timed laps on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible distance options from 5 km up to ultra and a seven hour time limit. Both in person and virtual entries receive a physical medal.

A 5 mile multi-terrain race around Alderley Edge and Hare Hill, run to a traditional woodland and field route with a mixed-gender team competition and charity proceeds.

Up the Nab is a fell running event on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Glossop Rugby Club, Charlesworth, with online and on the day entry options and an FRA permit providing UK Athletics insurance.

A 6.4 km fell race at Ponderosa café near Horseshoe Pass with 289 m of climb, partially marked route, entry £5 on the day, minimum age over 16, and no toilet facilities as the café is closed.

A short, steep fell race near Middletown on 29 July 2026 covering 2.8 km with 440 m ascent. Pre entry via SI Entries costs £7 or £10 on the day; junior races are included.

A Category CS fell race at Stoney Middleton Playing Field with an 8.5 km route and 308 m of ascent. The course includes climbs on High Street and Longstone Edge and finishes with prize presentation and a beer and BBQ on the field.

A free trail music run at Ticknall with a warm up followed by an 8 km route through Calke Abbey nature park.

About 10 km of trails around rivers and meadows followed by family-style pasta and ice cream in Little Scarfs courtyard in Stockport.

A trail event around Hartington in the Peak District offering two scenic routes of about 26 miles and 15 miles, with checkpoints, aid stations, mandatory navigation kit and a village event base.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off road loops through fields and woodland, capped at 100 runners and prize money for the winner.

A fell race at the Llanthony Show on 1 August 2026 with a 6.3 km senior course (350 m ascent) plus multiple junior races across age categories.

A lapped 5.3 km course around Old Warden on Saturday 01 August 2026, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour time limit and a flexible one hour start window. Entry includes a paid medal option or a lower-cost no-medal choice; places..

Three races at Elvaston Castle Country Park on 2 August 2026, on a flat mixed surface course through Grade II listed grounds with chip timing.

LDWA challenge event offering 30, 26.3 and 18.5 mile routes along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with checkpoints and a two course finish meal.