Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on Sunday 3 May 2026 for a scenic, women only 5 mile run through woodlands starting from Beesley Green Community Centre. Enjoy a friendly, club atmosphere hosted by Swinton Running Club.

The Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and Kerridge ridge. Friendly and low key, the event raises money for local charities and mountain rescue.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..

Take on a 30.8 or 40.8 mile single lap trail around Walesby in Nottinghamshire, passing Sherwood Forest, Creswell Crags and the scenic Welbeck, Clumber and Thoresby estates. The waymarked route has marshals and aid stations and finishers ea..

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park on 9 and 10 May 2026 offers a lively two day trail weekend with an evening 10k, a half marathon and a looped 25k plus the Quest for the Golden Carrot. Enjoy festival vibes, free camping and medals.

Join the 10th Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, a 33 mile trail around Chesterfield through moorland, ancient woods, reservoirs and restored mining country. Aid stations, race signage and medical cover support runners, and finishers receive a spec..

Discover Goring Gap Trails near Reading in early May 2026, offering scenic trail challenges from a 6 mile walk with a river boat crossing to 52K and 50 mile ultras. Multi day camping adds a relaxed festival vibe for runners and walkers alik..

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.

Explore the wild Colne Valley with the Marsden Moors challenge on 9 May 2026, now offering a full marathon option alongside 23 and 18 mile routes. Enjoy moorland trails, reservoir views, checkpoints with snacks and a hot finish meal.

Take on the iconic Ridgeway 40 mile walk across rolling chalk downlands and ancient tracks from Avebury to Streatley on 9 May 2026. Checkpoints and support keep you going and finishers earn a commemorative badge and certificate.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

Apocalypse Ultra in Church Stretton offers four rugged loops that total 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of ascent. Run or walk one to all four loops in any order and direction for a tough, flexible endurance challenge.

Five Trigs is a rugged 19 mile off road navigation challenge across the South Pennines, visiting five trig points including Blackstone Edge. Follow trails and the Pennine Way, test your navigation skills and soak up wild moorland views.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

Shires and Spires at Naseby Village Hall on 10 May 2026 offers five circular distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country lanes. GPS files, checkpoints and live tracking provide support for casual runners and ultra..

Take on the Greenway Challenge on 10 May 2026 in Letchworth Garden City, a scenic self guided 13 mile loop around the Garden City Greenway. Enjoy a wooden finisher medal, post run treats and help raise funds for GRIT.

Run the Chilterns 30, a scenic 30 km trail around Tring with rolling hills and about 500 m of ascent through woods and ridgelines. Limited to 50 places, the well supported event includes guides, checkpoints and a finisher medal.