Birmingham
Trail Running Calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birmingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 64 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail races at Chasewater Country Park on 11 October 2026, offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing and a themed medal.
Trail Half and 7.6 mile Super Seven through Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026 with medals, timed results, on course support and age limits.
Run or walk a 10km cross country route through the woods and village of Walton Hall with electronic timing and a finish line roll included.
Evening group run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park: a 6 to 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park on a dark route, head torches required.
November 2026
Weekend running event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring muddy, technical forest trails with roots and swampy sections; tickets shown at £41.50.
Join a community run at Sutton Park featuring 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon distances to support Movember. Enjoy a multi lap course through paths and trails with chip timing and a fancy dress competition.
A 10 km night off-road race at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre on 11 November 2026. Torches are compulsory and canicross is permitted; medals and prizes are awarded and a self-service water refill is provided.
A cross-country race in Division 2 of the Birmingham and District Cross Country League at Burton Dassett Country Park on 14 November 2026.
A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.
A 6.5 mile multi-terrain off-road race at Croome Park on 22 November 2026, limited to 350 entries, with medals and goodie bags for all finishers.
A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
Trail run around Calke Abbey nature park of about 6 to 8 km, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park; the route is in darkness so participants must bring head torches and high visibility gear.
December 2026
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.