Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Beacons Ultra, Marathon, and Half is a trail running event held in Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, at the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. It features three race distances: a challenging 49-mile ultra consisting of two loops plus an out-and-back to Pen y Fan, a 26-mile marathon following a single loop o..

The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is an annual cross-country running and walking event held in Seagrave, Leicestershire. Covering approximately 16 miles of varied, hilly terrain through the scenic Leicestershire Wolds, the route changes each year and includes footpaths and private land. The event emphasi..

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular half marathon trail race held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. This award-winning autumn event features a stunning and challenging course that begins in the historic market town and includes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Runners then follo..

The Linacre Infini Trail Race is a timed endurance trail running event held in the scenic Linacre Valley near Derbyshire, on the eastern edge of the Peak District. Participants aim to complete as many 5km laps as possible within a 6-hour limit on a fully marked and marshaled course that follows well..

The Roaches Fell Race is a challenging 15-mile out-and-back fell race held near Meerbrook Village Hall, featuring 3,700 feet of ascent. The course traverses a mix of roads, tracks, fields, and private land, including notable landmarks such as Roach House, Gradbach Forest, and Shutlingsloe. Participa..

The One by the Canal is a scenic half marathon trail run starting at Cowley Recreation Ground and following the Grand Union Canal's picturesque natural surroundings, finishing in Watford's Cassiobury Park. The course features country trails and woodland paths, marked and marshalled for safety, with..

DirtRun In The Dark is an off-road running event held at The Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants tackle a 10km course consisting of two laps around forest tracks and trails, all run in the dark, making torches compulsory. The race welcomes runners aged 14 and above and allows canic..

The Trails & Tarmac 12hr Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held near Crickhowell in Powys, set in the scenic Black Mountains. The race features a 4.2-mile loop combining 50% trail and 50% tarmac, with mostly flat terrain, one gradual climb, and a short steep section, allowing f..

The Bath Skyline running event, organized by Relish Running Races, offers 5km and 10km off-road races around the iconic Bath Skyline, featuring woodland trails, open meadows, and hilltop views of Bath. Held at the University of Bath's West Car Park, the course is mostly flat with some gentle rises,..

The Liverpool Half Marathon MoRun is a charity running event held at Croxteth Park, Liverpool, supporting the Movember Foundation. Participants can choose from distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the Half Marathon. The course is a flat mix of paths and trails, dog-friendly and suitab..

The Centurion Wendover Woods 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon held entirely within Wendover Woods, England. The race consists of five 10-mile loops on forest trails featuring a mix of wide, soft paths with runnable climbs and descents, alongside steeper, more demanding sections. With 10,000..

The Rugged Radnage 10K Run, held in the Chiltern Hills near Radnage village, offers a challenging mixed-terrain course featuring roads, trails, footpaths, woods, and fields with notable ascents and descents. The event includes both 5K and 10K distances, with the 5K covering half of the 10K route. It..

The Callow Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging event that has transitioned from a summer to a winter series race. Covering a distance of 8.1 km with a total ascent of 762 meters, it is recognized as one of the toughest races in Shropshire. The course features steep climbs a..

The Broadway Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Cotswold Trail Events, takes place in Broadway, Worcestershire, within the scenic northern Cotswolds. The event features two distances: a full marathon and a half marathon. The course is predominantly trail and unpaved track, with some minor road s..

Peak Raid Race 3 – Alstonefield is a challenging fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring rugged hills, moors, and limestone dales. Participants have three hours to navigate and select their own routes to collect points from various controls, testing both running ability and navigatio..

The Sundon Saunter is a walking and running event held near Barton-le-Clay, UK, featuring routes of 13, 18, and 27 miles. The course traverses mainly field paths, tracks, woods, and some roads through undulating countryside, offering scenic views from the hills. The event is organized by LDWA Beds,..

The Beckbury Trail is a 10K multi-terrain running event organized by Lawley Running Club, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Set in the scenic rural village and parish of Beckbury, Shropshire, the course features a mix of trail and a small section of road, including the challenging Badgers Bite Hill...

The Manchester Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Heaton Park, Manchester. It offers multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and a challenging half marathon. The course features a mix of paths and trails with undulating terrain, suitable for dog walkers and buggy..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night-time trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10k course on crushed stone paths through the flat forest terrain, illuminated only by their head torches—Petzl, the event’s sponsor, provides top-qu..

The Dormouse Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, with terrain ranging from crushed stone to natural forest floor, offering a scenic and..