Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

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..

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston with three checkpoints offering food and drink. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical race kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

ATW Odyssey12 is a 12 hour multi-terrain lap run at Riverside Park St Neots on 8 August 2026, held within the ATW First to Full Triathlon Festival. Entries are available solo, as pairs, or teams of 3 to 6.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 8 August 2026 offering 24K and 51K routes with marked kilometres, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal. An event village provides food, drink and free race photos.

A long-established August event in NE Wales from Cilcain Village Hall offering 32 miles, 24 miles and 16 miles routes that follow the Clwydian Hills and the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau. Walkers and runners are welcome.

A BS fell race from the Cross Keys pub in Uppermill, covering 10 km 6.2 miles with 400 m ascent, fully flagged and marshalled. The entry fee includes chips and the event has age and prize categories.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside. Choose between three distances starting from Luton Sports Village with access to full leisure facilities including showers and a café.

A multi distance event in Bath that runs through two railway tunnels and along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Routes range from a 500 m fun run to 50 km with on course aid stations, timed results, finisher medals and first aid on site.

A 10 km trail run with a canicross option around the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire, starting and finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Mostly off road with two water refill stations, chip timing, a medal, pint cup and one free drink included.

Historic fell race in Buxworth on 12 August 2026. A short 3.4 mile (5.5 km) course with 275 m of climb, organised by Goyt Valley Striders; entries carry a fee and the event often sells out.

A local Darley Dale race organised by Matlock Athletic Club, featuring a short approach from the cricket club, marshalled route and a hill near the finish with views over the Derwent Valley; post-race facilities and prize giving at the cric..

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunched 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg on 14 August 2026, running off road through fields, lanes and country roads toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton with a downhill return to the village. Pre-entry £7, race-day £8.

Foxton Hound Ultra runs 50k and 100k trail routes around Market Harborough on 15 August 2026, following long-distance footpaths and local landmarks, with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and GPX navigation files provided.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau using a 7.51 km loop with 511 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams can complete as many laps as they choose while using on site camping and support facilities.

Two Tunnels on 16 August 2026 in Bath offers distances from 500 m to 50 km, including marathon and relay options. Runners pass through two restored railway tunnels and the event donates £1 per runner to Sustrans.

South West Spartan at Badminton Park on August 16, 2026 features obstacle races across Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km plus a kids race. Courses run through parkland, fields and woodland on mostly flat terrain with some small hills..

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.