Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the ra..

Join Maverick in the Peak District on 30 May 2026 for the Maverick Peak District X Trail, a scenic trail running challenge across iconic moorland. Expect stunning views, rugged terrain and a friendly festival vibe for runners of all levels.

Event overview The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race along The Ridgeway National Trail. The race starts at Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire and finishes at Avebury in Wiltshire. The course has about..

Enjoy the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College, a scenic 5.5 mile trail through Clumber Park held in memory of a founding club member. Proceeds go to Cancer Research and every finisher earns a medal.

Event overview The Tatton Park Wild Trail Runs take place on 31 May 2026 at Tatton Park in Cheshire. The event is held on mixed terrain: trail paths, grass, woodlands and some tarmac. Canicross entrants are welcome. All finishers receive a..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form..

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs, held at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offer 5km and 10km trail running events. Scheduled for the evening of June 10, 2026, the runs provide a unique opportunity to race or..

Choose 10 mile or 20 mile off road routes through green fields, bluebell woodlands and rivers at the Nene Valley Trail Run on 13 June 2026. Castle Farm Campsite offers camping, marshalled routes and well stocked aid stations for a friendly..

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge (13-14 June 2026) The event takes place in the Cotswolds with a Cirencester basecamp. It offers walking, jogging, or running over looped and point-to-point trail routes that use the Cotswold Way, local footpaths..

Offa's Dyke 15 returns on Saturday 13 June 2026, offering a classic 15 mile challenge along the scenic Offa's Dyke near Hay on Wye. Solo runners and relay teams are welcome at this revived event organised by Tempo Events.

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropsh..

Montane Summer Spine is a series of nonstop expedition style races along the iconic Pennine Way, with distances from 46 to 268 miles. Multiple categories deliver a bold summer endurance challenge for adventurous runners.

Wendover Woods Half Marathon & 10k, staged in Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, offers trail runners a forest challenge. The course comprises a hilly 10k multi-lap route through Wendover Wood forest, with H..

Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon The event takes place on Saturday, 20 June 2026 and features two point-to-point races along the Three Shires Way through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Distances: 50 Mile Ultra Mar..

Event overview The Lake Vyrnwy event is a trail, multi-terrain race of approximately 10k set around the Lake Vyrnwy estate. The route stays on private land in Llanwddyn and includes a mix of fast footpaths, grass, stony sections and short s..

Dunstable Downs Half Marathon on 21 June 2026 is a scenic 21.2 km trail with 450 m of climbing across National Trust downs, offering big views and tough terrain. Limited to 300 runners, it features marked trails, an aid station and a post r..

Lake Vyrnwy 10k is a trail/multiterrain running event on the Lake Vyrnwy Estate near Llanwddyn, Powys. The 10-kilometre route traverses private land on the estate and is not advertised to respect landowner wishes, offering lake views with a..

Colworth Marathon Challenge The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a three-day running event held on the Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. The event comprises three separate races that together total the marathon distance of 26.2 miles..

Enjoy scenic, undulating trail running around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option on Saturday 27 June 2026. Expect chip timing, free photos, post race goodies and a themed medal to celebrate your finish.

Event overview The Whaley Waltz is a fell race held as part of the annual Whaley Bridge Carnival. It takes place on the final Saturday in June and is organised by Goyt Valley Striders. The course is listed as a British fell race of 5.8M (9...