Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54‑mile circular ultra starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park, near Northampton. Described as friendly and welcoming by the organizers, the route meanders through Northamptonshire’s countryside, including Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and parts of the..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

Nene Valley Races’ Kings Cliffe 10k is a friendly, scenic trail race held at KC Active in Kingsmead, Station Road, Kings Cliffe (PE8 6YH). The 10-kilometre loop starts and finishes in Kings Cliffe and winds through green fields, farm tracks, and disused railway paths in the Nene Valley countryside...

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Runners choose which end to start from and represent either Market Harborough / Leicestershire or Northampton / Northamptonshire. There are 100 places available from each end. The entry fee is £32 and the minimum age is 18..

Wild Horse 200 South Wales is the home of 200-mile racing in Wales and a life-changing ultra marathon traversing the wilds of South Wales. The route threads iconic Welsh trails, starting in Chepstow and finishing at Worm’s Head, and links Offa’s Dyke with the Beacons Way before catching the Heart Of..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a multi-day trail race taking place 16-19 April 2026. The route covers 230 km / 143 miles with a 75 hour overall time limit and a total ascent of 6162 m. Entry is limited to a maximum of 30 participants. Minimum age to enter is 20 years. Entries open 23..

MTC Gelert is a 47-mile ultramarathon from Barmouth to Llanidloes in mid-Wales. Day 3 of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge and CYMRUN, the route stays largely on National Cycle Route 8, finishing with a short final stretch into Llanidloes. The event embraces a cup-free, self-supported ethos, w..

Chester Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon held in Chester, run by GB Ultras. The route climbs about 1590 metres and follows the Sandstone Trail, the Marches Way by the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest and the Bridgewater Canal, with 12 checkpoints along the cours..

Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a multi-route trail event run by the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre in Craven Arms, Shropshire. On 18 April 2026, participants can choose from four routes: SW80K (50 miles, 24-hour limit), Mammothon (26 miles, 12 hours), Half Mammothon (13 miles, 6 hours) and Tusker..

Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is Runaway Racing’s iconic ultra through the Chiltern Hills. The next edition, 18 April 2026, runs from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, Wendover, covering roughly 51 km with about 996 m of ascent. Runners traverse the Ridgeway National Trail, with an undulating first..

The event takes place at Thoresby Park, Newark, NG22 9EP, within an estate of over 1,000 acres that includes a 17th-century mansion, an art collection and wildlife such as wild deer and long-horned cattle. Routes are set on fairly flat parkland; the 5km and 10km routes are described as suitable for..

Join Running Adventures for a spectacular guided trail run across the Malvern Hills and surrounding trails. The 18-mile route starts and finishes at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, and climbs to the Malvern ridge summit, visiting all the ridge summits with sweeping views. Ele..

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy, staged by South Wales LDWA, is held at The Girl Guide Hall, Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny (NP7 5TR). The event offers three distances—50 miles, 30 miles and a new 20-mile route—making it LDWA's toughest mountain challenge. The route winds through the Black Mountains and the Worl..

Peak District Birthday Bash is an endurance event organized by CraggRunner, based from The Peveril Centre in Castleton, in the Peak District. It offers two distances: a Full Bash of 70 km (43.5 miles) and a Half Bash of 35 km (approximately 22.75 miles). The course takes walkers and runners on a spe..

Beast of the Beacons is a three-distance trail-running challenge staged by Limitless Trails in the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangynidr Village Hall in Crickhowell, Wales. Runners tackle 10 miles, 20 miles or 40 miles, with elevation gains of roughly 2,026 ft, 4,219 ft..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19th April 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ (Concert Field, Cannock Chase Forest). The event is organised by RunThrough UK and is held in support of Midlands Air Ambulance. Distances offered include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a juni..

The Thames Ring 250 is a challenging 250-mile (approximately 256 miles) trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Streatley-on-Thames, UK. The race follows an anti-clockwise loop along the Thames, the Grand Union Canal, and the Oxford Canal, primarily on flat canal and riverside paths. Despite t..

The Bath Beat is a walking and running event held on the southeastern edge of Bath, England, offering distances of 12.5, 17, 21, and 26.5 miles. The course traverses the scenic countryside of the southern Cotswolds, including woods, hills, river valleys, farmland, and a historic disused canal. Parti..

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk starting at Holdgate Church, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It offers two routes, 22 miles and 10 miles, both returning via the Jack Mytton Way. The longer route climbs to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire, with the circuit continuing ov..

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..