Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Run beneath Bath through the atmospheric Two Tunnels path, with distances from 500 m fun bursts to ultras for serious runners. Family friendly finish at Brickfields Park and each entry helps Sustrans while enjoying a unique city route.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

INFERNO in Edale is a raw and beautiful trail race around Ringing Roger featuring sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb up a waterfall. Distances from 10 to 41 miles are self navigated with GPX files and downloadable maps.

Run the Summer Green Man Ultra around Bristol on 22 Aug 2026, choosing a 45 mile loop or the 30 mile Green Boy, both finishing at Ashton Park School. Self navigation, four manned checkpoints, competitor tracking and medals for all finishers..

The Beast of Llangattock on 22 August 2026 at Park Farm, Llangattock invites trail runners to tackle scenic, rugged routes from 10 km to a 32 mile ultra across the Llangattock Escarpment. Marked courses, aid stations and GPX files ensure gr..

Take in stunning reservoir views at the Carsington Water Half Marathon and 10K on 22 August 2026, with undulating trail routes suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a lively event village, marked course and friendly marshals for a memorable day..

Join Phoenix Afterglow in Manchester for a scenic multi lap run along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park, on a flat towpath ideal for any pace. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra and collect a bespoke finisher medal as a new series meda..

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the 130 mile nonstop canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with supported or unsupported entry options. Field capped at 100 runners and a 40 hour cutoff make this an epic endurance test.

Join the scenic Nottingham Running Festival on Sunday 30 August 2026 at Colwick Park, with distances from a 5K and junior race up to a four lap half marathon around lakeside paths. Enjoy an event village, sustainability focus, free photos a..

Join Worcester Woods parkrun every Saturday where Pershore Plum Plodders often gather to run, chat and enjoy refreshments after the run. Friendly, community focused and great for beginners and regulars alike.

Experience the Eyam Fell Race on 1 September 2026, a challenging 10 km route over Sir William Hill with waymarked, marshalled trails. Finish back in Eyam for prizes, a barbecue and drinks in the courtyard.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Enjoy scenic River Thames trails at the Henley River Races with half marathon, 10K and junior races plus an event village for food and drink. Sustainability focused with chip timed results, free photos and unique themed medals.

Groovy Baby Love is a Peak District fell race from Hayfield Scout Hut on Sat 5 Sep 2026, 16 km with 675 m climb across unmarked ground. Mandatory kit and navigation skills required; pre entry and day entries available.

Take on the Bullock Smithy Hike, a 56 mile circular challenge starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. Enjoy scenic trails and choose to hike or tackle it as the Ultra 56, hosted by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group.

Run the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills at Battle of the Borders, starting from Carding Mill Valley and tackling the dramatic Long Mynd ridges. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on waymarked, scenic but rewarding trails.

Enjoy the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race, 5 September 2026, in the Peak District. A challenging 7.1 km route across the Longshaw estate with steep climbs and fast descents. Limited places and free sheepdog trials entry for runners.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.