Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with water stations, a race village and prizes. A separate one mile colourful fun run on the event field provides a finisher medal and limited places..

Pretty Muddy 5k at Heaton Park on 4 July 2026 is an obstacle course event over grass, paths and woodland where participants aged 13 and over take part in staggered waves while fundraising for cancer research.

A 21.1 km off road half marathon along The Ridgeway in Buckinghamshire between Wendover and Princes Risborough. The hilly, fully marked course has two on route aid stations, a 4 hour time limit and a 350 runner field on 5 July 2026.

A community organised fell race around Great Hucklow covering about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent. The route crosses moorland, fields and woods and finishes back at the school with flapjacks provided by the village.

A trail half marathon at Lyme National Trust on 5 July 2026 with a route via the Gritstone Trail, Kerridge Ridge and the Macclesfield Canal. The course is fully marked and marshalled with two aid stations and a finishers medal or tree optio..

Forest trail races at Cannock Chase on 5 July 2026 feature a half marathon and 10k through hilly woodland, available route maps, on-site parking, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

Run through the scenic southern Peak District and Tittesworth Reservoir on rugged trails and moorland tracks. Choose between three distances and enjoy a chip timed race with stocked aid stations and a themed finisher medal.

Explore the scenic high ground around Matlock in this self navigated challenge for runners and walkers. Choose between 17 km and 35 km routes to support the Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

An in person relay at Chirk Castle in Wrexham on 5 July 2026, organized by NSRRA. Online registration offers single entries or group entries for club members.

Experience a 6 mile trail run through the Bromsgrove countryside featuring woodland paths and rolling hills. Starting at Sanders Park, this off road adventure offers a scenic route with medals for all finishers.

A multiterrain 10 km race in Dorstone, Herefordshire on 5 July 2026, with steep off-road sections; a 5 km road fun run and a walkers' option are also available.

A 27 mile point to point ultramarathon on 8 July 2026 that begins with a near four mile mountain trek to the Severn source and follows the river back to Mid Wales Arts Centre. Two checkpoints provide vegan and gluten free food options.

A five day multistage ultramarathon along the River Severn of approximately 220 miles, each day run as a separate race with bespoke medals and shared hotel accommodation between stages.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Part of the Northants 5K Series, Race 4 runs in Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July 2026 over multi terrain through an ancient woodland. Finishers receive a bespoke 5K medal and a virtual entry option is available.

Experience an off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury with four manned checkpoints, mandatory navigation and a required minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a complimenta..