Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K will take place in Berkhamsted on Saturday 31 October 2026.

Run Wendover Woods on challenging, hilly forest trails with marathon, half marathon, 10k and junior distances across mixed terrain. Enjoy onsite facilities like a cafe and plenty of parking plus bespoke medals and free race photos.

Enigma Fireworks lights up Caldecotte Lake on 6 and 7 November 2026 with marathon and half marathon races around the scenic waters. Enjoy multiple laps, on course support and a bespoke finisher medal in a friendly festival atmosphere.

Run under the stars through the rolling Chiltern Hills at Stonor Park in November with three waymarked trail options from 7 to 17 km. Expect a fully marked, timed night race; bring a headtorch and enjoy a finishers medal and event atmospher..

Run the Maverick Oxfordshire Trail at historic Stonor Park in the Chilterns AONB with 7 km, 13 km or 22 km routes through deer filled woods and under soaring red kites. Expect steep climbs, wild views and fully marked, timed trails.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..

Run the North Chilterns 50K, a scenic trail ultramarathon from Putteridge Bury over Warden, Barton and Pegsdon Hills with sweeping views. Limited to 250 runners, this supported 50 km course is a rewarding late autumn challenge.

Tackle scenic trails at the Delamere Forest 21k or 42k on Sunday 22 November 2026, with routes through Blakemere Moss and along the Sandstone Trail. Enjoy a well marshalled, sustainability focused event set among beautiful woodland.

Enjoy a scenic winter run around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10K options on Saturday 5 December 2026. Undulating reservoir trails, kilometre markers and a themed medal make this RunThrough event a rewarding lakeside challenge.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country region near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., the race covers the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. While specific details about the cour..

Tackle the inaugural MTC Blue Caps, a 35.5 mile single day ultra from Wigan to Tarporley on 13 July 2029. Limited to 40 starters, this scenic but demanding event offers a finisher medal and strict pacing to keep you moving.