Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Blaze the Biblins on 18 October 2026 is a scenic 10k trail race through ancient woods and riverbanks near Ross on Wye. Expect technical single track, climbs including the notorious Demon hill, and a lively village finish.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

A Halloween-themed running challenge over seven days in Ross-on-Wye. Choose your distance each day on a tough off-road course to earn unique spooky medals. You can run in-person or virtually from anywhere.

The Witches Whisk is a Halloween-themed running event with a flexible distance format. Choose from 5k to ultra and tackle a hilly, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. It's open to runners and walkers, with a 7-hour time limit and a virtual..

The Scary Scamper is an off-road Halloween run with a unique twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and see how far you can go within a 7-hour limit at Pengethley Manor. You can also join the spooky fun virtually.

The Creepy Crawl is a Halloween themed event where you choose your own distance, from 5k to Ultra, and have 7 hours to complete it. The tough off road course winds through the grounds of Pengethley Manor. A unique spooky medal awaits all fi..

The Ghostly Gallop is a Halloween-themed running event with a spooky twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and tackle a tough off-road loop at Pengethley Manor, with a 7-hour time limit. You can also run virtually from anywhere and e..

The Petrified Pootle is a Halloween-themed running event with a flexible format. Choose your own distance and take on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. A 7-hour time limit makes it accessible for walkers and runners alike.

A 47-mile point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley-on-Thames. The course mixes riverside trails with road sections and is a UTMB index race. Support includes five aid stations, GPS tracking, and a baggage transfer.

Run on a historic railway trail through the Peak District. Choose between a half marathon or a 10k, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. The traffic free route passes through tunnels and over the famous Monsal viaduct.

The Spooky Sprint offers a choice of distances on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. You have 7 hours to complete your 5k, 10k, half, full, or ultra marathon. A virtual run option is also available, complete with a Halloween-theme..

The Zombie Shuffle is a Halloween themed off road run at Pengethley Manor. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra, with a 7 hour time limit. A virtual run option is also available.

Timed multi terrain loop at Ferry Meadows on 25 October 2026 with four hour and six hour options. Runners complete as many 5.3 km laps as they wish, with an aid station each lap and event or lucky dip medals available.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

Black Beacon Mountain Races The Black Beacon Mountain Races are a series of linear long-distance mountain trail races. They cross from south to north through the Black Mountains and the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park in S..

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A timed 6-hour trail event in the scenic Linacre Reservoirs valley. Runners complete as many 5 km laps as possible on marked, well-maintained paths. Prizes go to those with the most laps, and every finisher earns a medal.

Tackle the rolling trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both offering scenic woodland paths and punchy climbs. Finishers earn a medal on this challenging, figure-of-eight..