Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A *10 km* trail race around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, run on flat tree lined paths with water views. Participants must be 15 years or over and agree to the event terms.

Autumn Wolf is a two day trail event in Warwickshire on 12 and 13 September 2026, featuring adult 10K and 5K routes plus junior 6K and 3K races across woodland, fields, streams and mud.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

A half marathon trail across the Clwydian Hills to the summit of Moel Famau, featuring about 21.4 km and 750 m of ascent. Staggered starts aim for a shared sunset summit and canicross entries are welcome.

Three waymarked walks of 12, 18 and 26 miles from Wistanstow Village Hall through the Shropshire Hills AONB, with checkpoint support, maps and a hot finish meal; places are limited and a waiting list operates.

Three waymarked trail distances from Bakewell Showground through Monsal Trail and along the River Derwent, with views of Chatsworth House and sections of woodland. Chip timing, finishers medal, on-course refreshments and first aid support a..

A fully marked 4 mile loop in Ilam with a steep climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing and three summits across 6.4 km and 520 m ascent. Licenced by the Fell Runners Association and open to runners aged 18 and over.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A chip-timed 6.0 miles (9.7 km) trail race in Colne Valley with about 990 ft of ascent, fully marshalled and waymarked, finishing at Zapato Brewery with prizes and age categories.

An annual fun run in Steeple Barton offering 10 km, 5 km and a fun run on undulating on and off road courses through lanes, fields and the Barton Abbey Estate. Proceeds support Steeple Barton Church.

A multi-terrain 10 km and canicross event near Wallingford on September 13, 2026, featuring off-road trails, two water refill stations, and a finish at Ridgeway View Campsite with a medal, pint cup and a free drink. Event supports Thames Va..

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

Defeat Delamere is a forest run on 13 September 2026 at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race. Entries include race packs, finisher medals, t-shirts and post race hydration.

A looped trail event in Hitchin on a 5 km course where participants have seven hours to complete as many laps as they wish. The weekend includes a Mini Mile for children, an event village, aid station, medals and post event massage.

A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.

A timed multi-distance event on a flat 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park with a classic-medal Lucky Dip and proceeds supporting Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Research.

A 12 hour Backyard Ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains. The final lap is run in reverse as a sprint to decide male and female winners; medals are awarded for 32 miles or more.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.

A licensed 47 mile non stop trail race along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, held under UK Athletics rules with a minimum age of 21.

At Wyre Forest on Saturday 19 September 2026, Lone Wolf Birmingham runs a 6.7 km loop every hour so runners can repeat laps to form 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra distances. The event runs until the last runner finishes or 24 hours,..