Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Timed, lapped run at Old Warden on 16 October 2026 with flexible start times, distances from one 3.28 mile lap to ultras and a seven hour limit.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

Trail races at Loggerheads Copuntry Park with a 6km loop, a 12km two-lap option and a 6km Canicross. Courses are marked and marshalled and entry fees range from £19 to £22.

Trail event from Ashover Village Hall with a 31-mile Amberaid route and a 20-mile Petit Raid through Amber Valley near the Peak District.

A two-hour outdoor trail run and fitness session in Bollington combining running to White Nancy with bodyweight exercises on varied terrain. The event is in person, for ages 16 and over, with free parking and limited spaces.

An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.

A guided 10 mile trail run around the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill, with trail coaching and a finisher’s medal.

Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.

Blindfolded navigation challenge in Chester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 mile options.

A *50 km* trail on the marked Brenig Way from Corwen to Llyn Brenig dam, with 1450 m ascent, varied upland and forest terrain, three checkpoints, required kit and GPS trackers provided.

An 8 hour looped running event in Delamere Forest where participants complete repeated 6.08 km laps on mixed gravel and woodland trails with timing and a medal.

A 12.5 miles autumn trail race from Keynsham with two stream crossings, water stations, canicross places and a finisher medal for every runner.

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

Peak Raid Race 2 Edale on 18 October 2026 is a three hour score format fell event in the Peak District where competitors choose their own route to collect points.

Trail half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven take place in Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026, with timing, medals, water stations and medical cover. Parking is pay and display and finishers receive category prizes and finish goodies.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.