Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Trail runs around Pen Y Fan in South Wales on 26 July 2026, with 5 mile and 13 mile options. Entry includes a buff, medal and chip timing, and mandatory kit requirements vary by distance.

A 28.5 km fell race over moorland with sections of the Pennine Way, steep climbs and marked checkpoints. Entry is limited, minimum age 18, mandatory kit and FRA safety requirements apply.

A one-lap 10K trail race through Garendon Park near Loughborough on Sunday 26 July 2026. The chip timed event is marshalled and signposted and includes water stations, race photos and a technical finisher T-shirt.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Sheffield with a variety of interval based running events. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring repeated 400m or 800m distances in this summer competition.

A circular half marathon on the Ridgeway that passes National Trust sites Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill; the route is undulating and the race is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

A 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park, Stoke On Trent on 26 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mixed-surface course. Entry includes a fundraising pack, back sign, training support and a finishers medal.

Experience a 5 mile multi terrain race through the footpaths and quiet lanes of Alderley Edge. This charity event takes runners through woodland and across fields with all proceeds going to a good cause.

A trail event in Hartington, Peak District on 1 August 2026 offering 26-mile and 15-mile routes with checkpoints, refreshments on route and an overall time limit; entries are handled through SiEntries.

Test your endurance at Hollinwood Scout Camp in this Manchester backyard ultra. Run a flat trail loop every hour until only one participant remains on the fast woodland course.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Circular canal and river routes from Moseley Rugby Club offering 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options, mostly off road and flat. Checkpoints provide food and drinks, with showers, parking and finishers receiving a badge and certificate.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A multi-terrain 5.5-mile (8.8 km) race around Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with registration at the college sports hall. The event has an entry limit of 200, a minimum age of 16 and individual and team prizes.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.

Race 3 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event at Happy Valley, Bramhall on 5 August 2026, with limited entries and proceeds supporting Stockport Foodbank.

A four day, 184 mile multiday ultra along the Thames Path from source to Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Daily finishers receive bespoke medals and kit while competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 miles per hour minimum pace.

Experience a 57 mile point to point ultra marathon following the scenic Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford. Enjoy a well supported route featuring multiple checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, and trophies for top performers.

A 49 mile point to point ultra from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley-on-Thames along the Thames Path, with three checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour; finishers receive a bespoke me..