Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race along the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail in England. Starting at Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire and finishing at the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire, the course follows a historic path over 5,000 years old. T..

The Coombe Hill Fell Race is an exciting 7km fell run, categorized in the BS Category by the Fell Running Association. Set in Wendover, Bucks, the race features a challenging course with steep climbs and descents. Participants can enjoy a fun atmosphere, with entry fees of £5 for general participant..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail running event held at Worksop College, starting in Worksop and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The course is mostly on trails with a short closed road section, offering participants beautiful natural surroundings. The event honor..

The Burbage Skyline Fell Race is a 9.9 km event organized by Dark Peak, featuring 290 meters of elevation gain. Held annually, it offers a challenging route through rocky and boggy terrain, including river crossings, suitable for experienced runners. Participants must wear trail or fell shoes and ca..

Calver Peak is a fell race taking place in Calver Village, near Bakewell. The event features a short race covering a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 900 feet (275 m), showcasing the beautiful limestone scenery of the area. It is categorized as a Category B race, making it potent..

The Up the Nab Fell Race is a challenging 3.1-mile hill race held at Glossop Rugby Club in Charlesworth. Organized with UK Athletics insurance, the event takes place on June 4th, 2025, starting at 7 pm. Participants can enter online for £6 plus a booking fee or pay £9 on the day.The race features a..

The Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a WFRA-registered event held annually at Pontesbury School in Shropshire, UK. Covering a challenging 6km course with 354 meters of ascent over Pontesford Hill, it is part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Race Series. The race features a new course introduced in 2024 and..

The Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell running event held in Carsington Village, Derbyshire, starting and finishing near St Margaret’s Church. The 9.5 km (6 miles) course features varied terrain including steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths, and tracks, with 267 meters (875 feet) of ascent. R..

The Maverick Peaks Merlin 2025 is a challenging trail running event held on June 7, 2025, at Bakewell Showground in Derbyshire, England, within the Peak District National Park. It features four routes ranging from a 10 km short run to a demanding 101 km ultra with 2,840 meters of elevation gain. The..

The Midnight Mountain Marathon is a distinctive trail running event held in the scenic Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) in Wales. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, it offers four race options: a full marathon, a half marathon, and Bergen versions of both, where runners carry a 45lb backpack. The marath..

The Pathfinder March is an annual 46-mile (74 km) long-distance run or walk held in Cambridgeshire, England. Participants follow a circular route starting and finishing at RAF Wyton Airfield, passing through picturesque countryside and visiting four historic RAF Pathfinder Force airbases from World..

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a challenging 50-mile linear ultra marathon held in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Featuring over 6,600 feet of ascent, the route passes through high moorland, valleys, and notable locations including the historic village of Haworth, hom..

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser is an exciting running event that offers participants a choice of distances: 7 miles, 14 miles, or a full marathon. This unique race, now in its fifth year, takes place along a scenic route starting from Coalport Village Hall, featuring parts of the Silkin Way and cr..

The Pint & Pork Scratchings 5 is a 5-mile fun run held in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire, designed to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity. The course features undulating trails that challenge runners with a notable hill within the first mile, testing both lungs and leg strength. Starting and finis..

The Summer DirtRun 2 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Wyre Forest, starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience..

The Boar's Head Hill Race will take place in Poynton on Wednesday 11 June 2025. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Herefordshire & Borders Summer XC League will take place in Hereford from Wednesday 11 June 2025 to Wednesday 23 July 2025.

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offer 5km and 10km trail running options suitable for various skill levels. The event takes place in the evening, providing a unique mid-week running experience within South Yorkshire’s only Gr..

The Montane Summer Spine will take place in Edale from Saturday 14 June 2025 to Monday 16 June 2025. You can run between 46 and 263 miles.

The Wincle Trout will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 14 June 2025. You can run 6 miles.