Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Winwick Hall with 5k and 10k distances plus a fun 2k for kids, raising funds for the Bruce Green Foundation. Challenging climbs, great medals, free digital photos and a tea room at race HQ.

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

Tackle trails and a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey on 19 July 2026, with 5 mile and 10 mile options. Fully marked courses, water stations and marshals make the scenic Herefordshire challenge welcoming to all abilities.

Run a scenic two lap 5 mile trail through Alderley Park's woodland, lakeside and working farm. Enjoy a commemorative technical finisher shirt, free parking and fast chip timing with instant results.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Join the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026 for a spirited 4 mile village fell race across scenic Peak District climbs. Friendly entry on the day supports local funds and welcomes runners aged 14 and over.

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100km on 25 July 2026, a scenic point to point challenge across the Brecon Beacons from Talybont to Llangadog. Expect 100 km of rugged trails, big climbs and a true mountain adventure with limited entry.

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile, a bold test across the Brecon Beacons with rugged peaks, big climbs and stunning views. Limited to 250 runners with a 40 hour cut off, this is a true mountain endurance challenge.

On 25 July 2026 run along a scenic disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, with distances from 9 miles to a 37 mile ultra. Expect out and back laps, regular aid stations and big local support.

Ultra X Wales in the Brecon Beacons on 25 and 26 July 2026 offers trail races from 12 km to 110 km with aid stations along the routes. Camp on site, benefit from UTMB index status and GPS tracking for the 110 km, and earn a finisher medal.

Alderman's Ascent returns to Greenfield for its tenth running, a punchy 8.5 km fell race with about 400 m of climb to Shaw Rocks. Expect technical downhills and a stiff finish in this English Fell Running Championship counter, with pre entr..

Tackle the iconic Pen Y Fan summit on scenic trail routes with 5 mile and 13 mile options on Sunday 26 July 2026. Enjoy marshalled, chip timed runs with a medal and post race treats in South Wales.

Tackle the classic Holme Moss Fell Race, a rugged 28 km Pennine moorland challenge with steep climbs, rocky ground and river crossings. Limited to 200 experienced runners, bring navigation skills and mandatory kit for a true fell adventure.

Take on the Garendon Gallop 10K, a scenic trail through Garendon Park near Loughborough with undulating open and wooded sections and a couple of gentle climbs. Enjoy chip timed results, free race photos and a technical finisher T shirt.

Explore the Dove and Manifold valleys at the Dovedale Dipper on 1 August 2026, choosing the 26 mile Big Dipper or 15 mile Little Dipper from Hartington Village Hall. Rugged trails and classic Peak District views make this a memorable naviga..

Join the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle on Sunday 2 August 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes through scenic castle grounds. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a lively event village.

On 2 August 2026 explore Birmingham's waterways with the Birmingham Canal Canter, a circular 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile walking and running event starting at Moseley Rugby Club. Flat, mostly off road canal paths, staffed checkpoints and a hot me..

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.