Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2024-2025

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a fun and inclusive atmosphere, with a route that varies between 6 and 12 kilometers, the exact distance revealed only as the race unfolds. T..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra run, taking place annually on the shortest Saturday before Christmas. Covering approximately 38 miles around Helvellyn, the route features significant elevation gains and is primarily on mountain trails and bridleways. This event emphasizes se..

The Die Hard Christmas Jumpers Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2024, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. Each finisher will receive a ..

The Totley Two Turtle Doves Fell Race is an annual running event organized by Totley AC, taking place on Boxing Day. The race covers a distance of 7.8 km with an ascent of 270 meters, classified as a BS category race. Participants navigate a challenging course that includes steep climbs, descents, a..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run is a new running event set to take place at the scenic Rauceby Estate, a 2000-acre property featuring the historic Rauceby Hall. This all-terrain race covers approximately 10 kilometers, with at least 25% of the course on private land that has never hosted a race before, a..

The Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) Ultra is an exciting running event featuring two routes of 30 miles and 15 miles, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle to Kington. This winter event emphasizes a no-frills, self-navigating adventure through the picturesque Marc..

The Gingerbread Run is a unique off-road running event set in the scenic Uffcott farmland, featuring a course that includes farm tracks, fields, and small hills. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Each participant will receive an edible gingerb..

The Huncote Hash is a low-cost, no-prizes cross-country race taking place at the Acresford Sand and Gravel site in Huncote, Leicestershire. The event features a 10K course that includes undulating terrain and scenic views, with a maximum of 400 entrants. In addition to the main race, there will be a..

Black Moon Rising is a challenging trail half marathon set in the picturesque Derbyshire region, specifically along the eastern fringes of the Peak District. Participants will embark on an out-and-back course that begins at Rock Lane in Sutton Scarsdale, traversing through Sutton Spring Wood and asc..

The Wormstones Fell Race will take place in Glossop on Tuesday 31 December 2024.

The Country to Capital Ultra Marathon is a renowned 43-mile race that marks the beginning of the ultra running season. Set in the picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside, the course takes participants from Wendover to the heart of London, crossing the M25 and following the Grand Union Canal towpath...

The Round Sheffield Run: Winter is a multi-stage trail running event set for January 5, 2025. This unique race features 11 timed stages covering 20km of Sheffield's scenic trails and parkland, making it accessible for runners of all abilities. Participants can compete individually or in pairs, with ..

The Cannock Chase Trigs is a challenging fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in the scenic Cannock Chase area. This race covers a distance of approximately 26.5 kilometers with a total ascent of 540 meters, primarily on tracks and paths, with some open terrain. Particip..

The Bodenham Bound 5K and 10K Charity Run is an exciting annual event taking place in January 2025 at Bodenham Arboretum in Worcestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km or a 10km run, which involves two laps of the scenic course featuring challenging multi-terrain conditions. This charity r..

The Montane Winter Spine will take place in Edale from Saturday 11 January 2025 to Monday 13 January 2025. You can run between 48 and 263 miles.

The Guided Run - Overton 10k will take place in Overton on Saturday 11 January 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Northampton 10K is an exciting running event organized by MCC Promotions, taking place at Northampton Racecourse Park. The course features a 2.2k loop completed three times, ensuring an accurately measured distance. Participants can look forward to a bespoke medal and spot prizes, with trophies ..

The Delamere Trail Running Revolution features two exciting events: the Trail 10K and Trail 13 miles, set in the picturesque Delamere Forest. Participants can expect a mix of wide forest trails and narrow single-file tracks, with a generally flat course that includes a challenging climb at the end. ..

The Montane Delamere Trail is an exciting running event taking place on January 12, 2025, at Delamere Forest in Northwich, Great Britain. Participants can choose between a 10 km and a half marathon (13.1 miles) route, featuring a mix of wide tracks and forest singletrack. The course is predominantly..

The Salcey Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive trail running event hosted by Nice Work Race Management, set in the scenic Salcey Forest. Originally scheduled for December, the event has been postponed to January 12, 2025, due to adverse weather conditions. Participants can enjo..