Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A metric marathon and half marathon on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell, set on a traffic free, mostly flat trail through the Peak District, with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and race photography.

A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.

Two Tunnels in Bath on 21 February 2027 offers many distances and runs through two long restored, lit and surfaced railway tunnels under the city, with start and finish at Brickfields Park and a charity contribution to Sustrans.

A two-round multi-terrain event in Northamptonshire offering multiple lap-based distances at Irchester and single-lap routes at Brigstock, with mixed trails, a notable hill, and a finisher medal for each round.

A six-hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a **3.3 mile** loop with an uphill first half and downhill return; participants choose how many laps to complete and can run with dogs on short leads.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, live GPS tracking and seven checkpoints. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association; entrants must be at least 20 and have completed a marathon, with a 17 hour cut..

A seven hour timed running event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on 27 February 2027, held on a flat canal towpath with options from half marathon to ultra marathon and ARC permit coverage.

A navigational challenge in Worcester where participants are blindfolded and dropped at an undisclosed location, then must find their way back over measured distances of 6, 10 or 15 mile. Optional live GPS tracking is available for safety a..

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath offering measured laps and distances from half marathon to ultras. Entry is limited to 50 and the minimum age is 18.

Trail running event in the Black Mountains with marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Crickhowell, marshals, stocked checkpoints and strict mandatory kit requirements; canicross friendly and GPX routes available.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2027 offering 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain, riverside paths and a staircase section add distinctive challenges.

A winter trail ultra around Bristol’s Community Forest Path with two distances, self navigation, chip timing and checkpoint support. Timelords provide pace and navigation for target finishes of 9, 10, 11 or 12 hours.

A winter ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path offering 45 or 30 mile anti clockwise routes. Self navigated with GPX support and pacers, timed checkpoints, cup free aid stations and bespoke finisher medal and technical tee.

A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.

Trail races of 10k and half marathon around Pitsford Water from Brixworth Country Park with marked routes, water stations and on course marshals. Entries have age limits, a four hour cut off and preordered parking and merchandise options.

A night time trail 10K at Coombe Abbey Park that requires a head torch and runs across woodland, meadow and fields. Entry fees increase in February and the course includes on course water with biodegradable cups.

Hare Challenge is a running event at Coombe Abbey Park on 9 March 2027, organized by Big Bear Events. The listing shows a single entry price of £40 and an event page with an accompanying video.

Autumn edition of the Run the Wild half marathon is a guided 13 mile trail in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing, run leaders, a midroute refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

Two trail race distances, 25 km and 50 km, at Harrold-Odell Country Park in Bedford on 13 March 2027, organised by Thunder Races with early-bird and standard fees and instalment options.