Birmingham
Trail Running Calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birmingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 77 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Wolverhampton SMApp on 19 November is a 60 minute smartphone score orienteering event by Harlequins using MapRun and street maps.
Off road 6.5 mile race through Croome Park on 22 November 2026 with limited online entry and medals plus goodie bags for all finishers.
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.
Four hour timed lap event on a muddy 4.383 km forest loop at Rosliston, limited to 30 runners, with a bespoke porcelain medal and a stocked aid station.
Monthly trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park, a 6 to 8 km loop around Calke Abbey nature park; participants should bring head torches and high visibility gear.
A point to point 10K along the historic canal from Stourbridge to Brierley Hill featuring a nine lock climb and on route support.
A 23 mile clockwise tour around Worcester and Droitwich starting at Gheluvelt Park, mostly on traffic-free paths. Solo and two-person relay options are available, with three on-route control points and a six-hour completion limit.
December 2026
A winter endurance event on The Wrekin covering about 160 miles and 47,000 ft ascent in 48 hours, with an optional 102-mile Everest-style challenge.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trails with on site parking and proceeds supporting Shelter.
Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Trail runs in Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026, featuring a Family 1 Mile plus 5km and 10km races with dogs allowed in the 5km and 10km under restrictions.
Orienteering at Hednesford Camp on Sun 13 Dec organised by Walton Chasers with nine forest courses and entry fees from £5 to £14.
Evening music-led trail run around Calke Abbey near Ticknall, roughly 6 to 8 km, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club with free parking and required head torches.
A back to basics 10 km off-road cross country around Huncote with a junior race, limited online entries, low fees and no prizes.
January 2027
Winter trail run at Bodenham Arboretum offering 5 km and 10 km routes to raise funds for local charities, with limited online places.
A 26.5 km fell race on Cannock Chase with 540 m ascent, pre entry only and a 175 runner limit; compulsory kit and a 65 minute cut off at Moors Gorse.