Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2024-2025

The Severn Challenge is a demanding 218-mile ultra marathon held over five days, featuring five distinct stages along the River Severn's scenic path. Participants tackle a variety of terrains, with a finisher rate of approximately 26%, highlighting its challenging nature. Each day offers a unique ra..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is an exhilarating ultra marathon that takes participants on a challenging point-to-point route through stunning Welsh landscapes. Starting with a nearly four-mile trek up Plynlimon, competitors then follow the path of the River Severn back to Rhyd-y-benwych, experiencing a sign..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 45-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route starting from the Mid Wales Art Centre and finishing in Shrewsbury. Runners will traverse diverse landscapes, including the river Severn and the Montgomery Canal Walk, with seve..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic grounds of Marston Lodge, near Market Harborough. Scheduled for May 17-18, 2025, the festival features various challenges, including a 25k Trail Mix Challenge, a 10k Headlight Hop, and a 21.1k Thump Trail Half M..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 60-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route along the River Severn, starting from Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester. Runners will experience a flat course with picturesque views, crossing notable landmarks such as Iro..

The OTT Marathon is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Brecon Beacons, featuring both a marathon and a 10-mile race. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views as they navigate a looped course starting and finishing at Parkwood. The marathon includes challenging climbs, while the 10..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Established to raise funds for the restoration of St. Peter's church roof, the challenge features a route with 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, offering participants a mix of scenic be..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a challenging 58-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route starting from Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. Runners will traverse through picturesque locations including Upton-on-Severn and Tewkesbury, with chec..

The Wild Horse 200 is an exhilarating 200-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of South Wales, scheduled for May 21st to 26th, 2025. This challenging event takes participants along iconic trails, including Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way, culminating at Worm’s Head on the Wales Coast P..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon returns in 2025, set in the picturesque Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. Participants can choose from four solo distances: 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, along with team relay options for the 40 and 100-mile races. The course features a scenic 10-mile loop ..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race that traverses the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. This historic route has been in use for over 5,000 years. Participants have a tim..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is an exhilarating off-road running event set in the stunning landscapes of Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 1km fun run, 6km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon, as well as an Omnium challenge that combines mu..

The Montane Summer Spine will take place in Edale from Saturday 14 June 2025 to Monday 16 June 2025. You can run between 46 and 263 miles.

Limitless Trails presents the Black Mountains running event, featuring a range of distances including a 50-mile ultra, 32-mile ultra, marathon, and half marathon. Set in the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park, this self-navigation challenge offers full support for both seasoned and novice runners..

The Nene Valley Trail Run features friendly and scenic 10 and 20-mile trail races set in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside. Participants will enjoy easy tracks, ancient woodlands, and charming villages, making it suitable for both novice and experienced trail runners. The event promotes e..

The Gnosall 10K, organized by the Gnosall Globetrotters, is set for June 14, 2025, featuring a scenic multi-terrain route of 11.2 km through the picturesque Staffordshire countryside. Open to runners of all abilities, participants will receive a technical t-shirt and various goodies upon finishing. ..

The Wincle Trout is an annual hill running event organized by the Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club, typically held during the Wincle Fete in June. The race covers a scenic 5-6.5 mile route through the Dane Valley and Gradbach, featuring challenging river crossings. The course varies each year b..

Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back trail run alongside the Huddersfield Canal in West Yorkshire during the upcoming event on June 15, 2025. The race offers various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, catering to different levels of runners. The course ..

The Cotswold Way Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge series, takes place on June 21-22, 2025, starting from Cirencester. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100 km, 75 km, 50 km, 25 km, and a 10 km option. This event offers a scenic route through the picturesque Cotswolds, w..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon is a scenic running event organized by RunThrough, set in the picturesque surroundings of Carsington Water. Participants can enjoy a well-marked course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. The event caters to runners of all levels, providing a supportive ..