Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A Boxing Day fell race in Totley covering 7.8 km with 270 m ascent across moorland and woods. Entry is £8 and proceeds support S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue; full winter kit is required.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

Two self-navigated trail courses across the Marches from Ludlow to Kington, featuring forests, limestone tops and ridge sections. Distances are roughly 30 miles and 16 miles with age and entry fees specified by the organiser.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

A lap based Phoenix Running event at Hardy Farm, Manchester on 31 December 2026 with distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Pick your own medal options and a towel for the first 90 participants.

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

A winter multi-stage trail run in Sheffield with 11 timed stages and 20 km of timed trails within a 24 km route. Stage and overall times are recorded promptly and entries are available for solo runners or pairs.

A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley covering about 9.5 km and 345 m ascent, run under Fell Runners Association rules with mandatory FRA kit and a 250-runner limit.

A 43-mile point-to-point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, combining countryside trails, roads and the Grand Union Canal towpath, with GPS tracking, five checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

A looped multi terrain **5k** from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, mixing minor roads and public footpaths. The race is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit. The route includes over 10,700 metres of ascent and winter conditions such as deep snow and strong winds.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..

Seven consecutive offroad days at Pengethley Manor where participants choose 5k to ultra distances with a seven hour limit each day, a virtual January option, and a unique medal for each day.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Proud Run offers 5k to ultra distances on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit and both race and virtual entry options, with medals for paid entries.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Lusty Run is an offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option during January.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor in January 2027, The Angry Run offers distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour time limit on a tough offroad course through vineyards.