Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

Take on the Malvern Hills Ultra in Worcestershire with options from 23 to 47 miles along the scenic Worcestershire Way. Enjoy challenging trails, a bespoke finisher medal and a commemorative item, while supporting local conservation.

Rasus y Bannau is a tough trail in the Brecon Beacons with marathon and ultra options up to 100K across scenic ridges. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and mountain safety on May 2 and 3 2026.

Run a scenic woodland course at Culden Faw Estate on 3 May 2026 with solo, pair and team relays plus timed 5K, 10K and the Henley Downhill Time Trial. Expect gentle undulations, a climb before 3 km and a long downhill finish with chip timin..

Discover the Cotswolds on foot at Tempo Trail Races 2026, a scenic weekend of trail racing on 3 May with distances from 10K to 100 km, and a new 50K option. Friendly atmosphere, challenging routes and stunning countryside await.

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..

Enjoy a spirited 5 mile trail around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge on the first Wednesday in May, attracting 250 to 300 runners. Low key prizes, post race cakes and a nearby pub make this a friendly local classic.

Push your limits at the Bat Challenge, a six hour off road loop at Beacon Hill with 3.3 mile laps so you can choose any distance from 5k to ultra. Enjoy rolling climbs, scenic views, and the choice of a medal or a tree planting token.

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a..

Epona 100 is a bold 100 mile trail race from Abergavenny that links Offa's Dyke, the Cambrian Way and the Beacons Way across roughly 17,000 ft of ascent. Expect rugged trails, aid station support and a generous 50 hour time limit.

Run 33 miles around Chesterfield in the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic trail through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Expect varied terrain, staffed aid stations and a special anniversary memento at the finish.

Take on the Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge, a timed mountain loop at Mynydd Troed in Powys with steep climbs, technical downhills and scenic trails. Solo, pair or four person teams aim to log as many laps in 10 hours.

Marsden Moors Marathon on Saturday 9 May 2026 showcases scenic moorland in the Colne Valley with marathon, 23 and 18 mile options. Limited to 150 entries, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and downloadable route maps.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a scenic, challenging ultra around the Ridgeway, visiting Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge. Limited to 250 runners and UTMB World Series index race, this May event has rugged trails, great support and a Chesham finish..

Take on the Ridgeway 40 Walk on Saturday 9 May 2026, a 40 mile linear challenge from Avebury to Streatley across rolling chalk downlands. Enjoy sweeping views and pass Bronze Age burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and Uffington White Horse.

Run a scenic single loop from Sherwood Forest through Clumber Park and historic estates with 30 or 40 mile options, the 40 mile passing the Major Oak. Expect waymarked trails, regular aid stations and hearty vegan finish fare.

Join a friendly, inclusive weekend of trail running and festival fun at scenic Deene Park near Corby on May 9 and 10 2026. Pick from short loops, an evening 10k, a hilly half marathon or the full challenge, with medals for all finishers.

Apocalypse Ultramarathon in Church Stretton on 9 May 2026 offers 10 to 50 mile options across four scenic but brutal loops. With a 16 hour limit, rolling food at HQ and limited places this is a bold endurance challenge.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Shires and Spires is a friendly multi distance loop from Naseby Village Hall offering races from 10 km to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country roads. Routes alternate each year and GPS files plus live tracking guide runners.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.