Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A charity Pretty Muddy 5k at Cofton Park on 11 July 2026 with a grass, partly hilly obstacle course. Participants must be 13 or older and receive a fundraising pack, back sign and a finisher medal.

A 5.8 km fell race to the summit of Pen y Fan near Brecon with 588 m of ascent, part of the South Wales Series and the 2026 UKA Fell Running Championship; entries are limited and minimum age is over 16.

A roughly 17 mile circular self navigation route from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales with about 2,000 ft of ascent. The event includes three aid stations and a collect and deliver Quest alongside a six hour overall time limit.

Ultra:5K in Kempston on 12 July 2026 features repeated 5K races spaced one hour apart; entrants may choose five races or a three-race option, with winners decided by fastest cumulative time.

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of climb, marked route and marshals. On-day registration is at the Reading Room and free parking is provided on the village recreation ground.

A point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall alongside the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell. Runners try to keep pace with a steam train while supporters can ride the train; finishers receive a medal and T-shirt.

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers 5k, 10k and half marathon routes through town roads, local woods and trails. Post race hospitality continues into the day.

A fund raising multi lap running event on 12 July 2026 at Old Elizabethans Cricket Club, Worcester, supporting stroke services. Multiple race formats including a solo marathon, relays and a kids Wild Mile.

A five-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and gentle undulations. Facilities include chip timing, water stations, on-site toilets, a finisher medal and a goody bag.

A Race for Life event at Abington Park on 12 July 2026 offering 10k, 5k and 3k distances with chip timing. The park course uses paths and grass; parking is on grass and the route is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A classic Peak District fell race around Win Hill covering 7.3 km with 305 m of ascent, based at Bamford Recreation Ground. The event is part of the Outside X Instinct series and offers on-site refreshments and free parking.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A 6.7 km trail race on Totley and Blacka Moor with about 270 m of climb, starting and finishing at Totley AC pavilion on 16 July 2026; pre-entry or on-the-day entry if not full, minimum age 18 and limited parking.

A *10 km* trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol on 16 July 2026, organised by Town and Country Harriers. Half of entry proceeds go to a local charity and prize categories include Open, Female and age groups.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

An evening trail event at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre, with 10K, 5K and a 1.5K accessible loop. Routes are fully marked and marshalled and the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

Forest Warrior at Huntley Estate includes an obstacle mud run with climbs, crawls, hills and muddy swamps, plus a mostly obstacle free mud run. A separate kids 1 km race includes a medal and drink.