Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

Marquis Mayhem is part of a popular Spring Treble series of trail races held in Staffordshire, featuring three consecutive events in April. The race takes place at Cannock Chase, offering a challenging course of approximately four to five miles through scenic hills. Open to runners of all abilities,..

The Manchester To Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L) will take place in Manchester on Friday 18 April 2025. You can run 50 miles.

The NAV4 Lakes Mountain 40 is a challenging mountain running event set to take place in the stunning Lake District, featuring a route that includes the summits of Loadpot, High Street, Helvellyn, and Place Fell. This 12th edition of the race covers approximately 40 miles with significant elevation g..

The Telford T50 Trail Run is an annual event offering runners a choice of 50 or 10 miles along the scenic Telford pathway, which features notable sites like Ironbridge and the Wrekin. The course takes participants on a challenging yet rewarding journey through historic and industrial areas of Telfor..

The Thames Ring 250 is an iconic 250+ mile race that takes participants on a challenging loop from Goring along the River Thames into London, then up the Grand Union Canal and down the Oxford Canal back to the Thames. First held in 2009, it is known for its difficulty, with a high DNF rate. Runners..

Barlaston Ups and Downs is part of a popular Spring Treble series of trail races held over three consecutive Thursday evenings in April. The event features a challenging off-road course of approximately four to five miles, set in the scenic Staffordshire countryside. Runners of all abilities are wel..

The Chiltern Hills 100K is an ultra marathon set to take place on April 26, 2025, featuring a scenic route through the picturesque Chiltern Hills. Starting and finishing in Chesham, the race covers an anticlockwise loop that includes notable landmarks such as Ashridge Estate and Coombe Hill, while i..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, set in the scenic Malvern Hills. Participants will embark on an 18-mile journey that includes a challenging elevation gain of over 1300 meters, while enjoying breathtaking views along the Malverns ridge. The..

Rasus y Bannau is an exciting long-distance running event taking place in Brecon, featuring three challenging races: a 100 km ultra, a 45-mile ultra, and a marathon. The courses wind through the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, offering participants breathtaking views and..

The The Bath Beat will take place in Bath on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run between 12 and 26 kilometers.

The Corvedale Cake Walk is a challenge walking event organized by the Marches Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association. Set in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, participants can choose between two routes: a 22-mile trek that includes a climb to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire..

The Cat Lane Canter 2025 is a trail running event taking place at Newfield School, designed to be both challenging and enjoyable. Participants can choose between 5k and 10k races, with the course winding through picturesque woodlands. This event serves as a fundraiser for local schools, organized by..

The Bleaklow Blitz will take place in Glossop on Sunday 27 April 2025.

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is an exciting running event taking place at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, designed to support the Wildlife Foundation. This unique 10k running safari allows participants to run alongside various animals, including lions, giraffes, and rhinos, while enjoying a scenic r..

The Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, utilizing a former railway line that runs from Ashbourne to Buxton. The race features a 13-mile route that is traffic-free and slightly downhill on the return, making it suitable..

The Bat Challenge is an exciting running event hosted by Big Bear Events, set in the scenic Beacon Hill Country Park. Participants can enjoy a unique experience of running during both daylight and darkness, as the event spans six hours. Runners can choose to complete as many 5k laps as they wish, ma..

The HOWUM 2025 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of mid Wales, starting from Llanidloes and featuring a route that includes the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk. Participants will experience the breathtaking Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River..

The Mapledurham Backyard Ultra is a thrilling last-man-standing running event scheduled for May 3, 2025, at Mapledurham House in Reading. This endurance challenge features a 4.167-mile loop through Chazey Woods, where participants must complete laps on the hour, every hour, until only one runner rem..

The Cake Race is an exciting fell race organized by Saddleworth Runners, taking place on a scenic 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Set in the picturesque moorland of Saddleworth, participants will navigate flagged paths, tracks, and trails while enjoying stunning views of the Pennin..

The Linacre Loop is a six-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, featuring the stunning Linacre Reservoirs. This self-guided event allows participants to navigate through scenic woodland trails and muddy fields, with a mix of runnable paths and a challenging climb towards the..