Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Explore the historic Marches of England on the Midsummer Mortimer Trail. Choose between a 30-mile ultra or a 14-mile half marathon, both finishing at Ludlow Castle. This mixed-terrain event features hilly ridges and scenic forests.

The NoMad Ultra in Derbyshire offers a scenic 50-mile or 50 km trail challenge, plus a team relay. The route follows the marked Derby Nomad trail through varied terrain. It's a self-supported event with GPS tracking, checkpoints, and trophy..

The Castle Bytham 5k Chase will take place in Castle Bytham on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Dunstable Downs Half Marathon is a scenic trail race through the National Trust's Dunstable Downs estate. Its hilly 21.2 km course features ridge views, climbs, and a well-stocked aid station. The event is capped at 300 runners and incl..

Challenge yourself on a scenic 10k trail run around the Lake Vyrnwy estate. The mixed-terrain course offers climbs with views and fast downhill sections, suitable for runners aged 16 and over. All finishers receive a medal.

The Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail run through the scenic Lake Vyrnwy estate. With varied terrain and climbs offering views, it finishes with a medal in a festival atmosphere.

A multi-terrain 10km run starting and finishing at the Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate. There are standard and canicross options available. All finishers get a medal and a drink.

Tackle the Trunce 5, a lively fell race in the Peak District around Oxspring offering a hilly 6.2 km route with about 190 m of climb. On the day entries are welcome and juniors over 10 can take part in a 3 km race as part of an eight race s..

Run a midsummer evening 10K on the scenic trails of National Trust Lyme. This single-lap route features 272m of elevation, views over Manchester, and a fully marked course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal, with free parking and chip t..

Eddie's Revenge is a classic midweek fell race over 6.1 km of challenging moorland and forest trails near Shaw. The route features relentless ascents and a steep shale descent, demanding navigation skills and full waterproof kit. It's an FR..

Tackle a full marathon distance over three days at the Colworth Marathon Challenge. Run a 5-mile trail, an 8.1-mile cross-country, and a 13.1-mile half marathon on the Colworth Estate. Free camping and family entertainment add to the weeken..

Join the Whaley Waltz, a lively fell race in Whaley Bridge that winds 5.8 miles with 274 m of climb through classic Peak District terrain. A friendly carnival vibe, prizes and charity fundraising make it a brilliant summer challenge.

Trail half marathon and 10K around Carsington Water on 27 June 2026, with chip timing, kilometre markers, event photos and a bespoke medal.

Lapped trail event at Burrs Country Park in Bury supporting The Sunnywood Project. Multiple lap distances, on course aid station and parking near The Sunnywood Hub.

The Round Sheffield Run is a unique trail running adventure. It consists of 11 timed stages along a scenic 24.5 km route around Sheffield's parklands. You can run solo or with a partner on a summer weekend.

Explore the Thames Valley trails at the Marlow Trail Run. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on an all trail course. Every finisher receives a themed medal and free race photos.

TrailFest offers a day of trail running on the forest paths of Salcey Forest, with four distances from 10 km to 50 km. The cupless event has generous cut-off times and is accessible by car or public transport. All finishers receive a medal.

Looped races at Chasewater Country Park offer 5K laps for options from 5K up to a full marathon, a relatively flat mixed-surface course with park facilities and aid stations, and a finisher medal and occasional snack.

A challenging fell race over the Kinder plateau, covering 15.5 miles and 2950 feet of ascent. Entry is on the day from the Scout Hut in Hayfield. Full FRA kit is mandatory for this long-distance event.

The Aldbury 5 is a classic 5-mile cross country run through Ashridge Forest. This event has been a fixture for over 30 years. It finishes with prizes sponsored by the local Greyhound Inn.