Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

This winter trail run in Alyn Waters Country Park offers 5k and 10k courses, plus a Canicross option. The fully marked routes feature varied terrain. All finishers get a medal and a free kids' dash makes it family friendly.

Experience a festive trail run through the undulating scenery of Cannock Chase Forest. Choose from 10k, 5k, or junior distances while supporting Shelter in a seasonal event featuring bespoke medals and fancy dress prizes.

Test your endurance this December in the Black Mountains with three festive trail races ranging from 14km to a Half Marathon featuring technical terrain and steep climbs.

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.

A one-lap *10 km* trail through Tatton Park on 6 December 2026, featuring varied surfaces, chip timing and a finisher medal; prizes for top finishers and a fun fancy dress atmosphere, plus a family run raising funds for MOVE charity.

Partridge in a Pear Tree kicks off a festive running series, with a challenging off-road course in the grounds of Pengethley Manor. Runners can choose their distance, from a 5k to an ultra, and have seven hours to complete it. The event als..

Join a festive run at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k and 5k trail routes around a scenic reservoir. Enjoy a flat course for all abilities while supporting the charity Shelter this holiday season.

This 10 mile event takes runners on a scenic loop around Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire. The multi terrain course offers varied views from woodland trails to the reservoir's edge. Held in early December, finishers receive a custom medal an..

Join this festive timed event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough where you can run as many 5.3 km laps as you like. Choose your distance from 5k to ultra marathon on a multi terrain course with a bespoke medal for every finisher.

Join this festive 5km off-road dash through the National Trust Tinkley Gate trails to support local families. Runners of all ages and their leashed dogs are welcome to participate in this holiday themed community fundraiser.

Join this end of season 10K trail championship at Wendover Woods featuring a marked route with 295m of elevation. Qualification is required for this exclusive event which is open to top finishers and volunteers.

The 2 Turtle Doves is a Christmas-themed running event where you choose your distance, from 5k to Ultra, and have 7 hours to complete it on an off-road course at Pengethley Manor. It's open to walkers and runners, with virtual participation..

The 3 French Hens Run is a festive off-road event in Ross-on-Wye, part of a 12-day Christmas series. Choose from 5k to Ultra distances and tackle a hilly vineyard course within a 7-hour limit. A virtual run option is also available for glob..

Choose your own distance from 5k to Ultra at Pengethley Manor with a 7 hour time limit. Enjoy a festive off-road course through vineyards and hills with unique themed medals for all finishers.

The 5 Golden Rings Run is a festive off-road event with a challenging course at Pengethley Manor. Choose from five distances, including an ultra, and enjoy a generous seven-hour time limit. You can also join in virtually from anywhere in th..

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.

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event offers a choice of distances on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. Walkers and runners have seven hours to complete their chosen race, with a virtual option also available.

Part of a festive Christmas series, this event lets you choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on a tough off-road course at Pengethley Manor. You have seven hours to complete your run or walk. A virtual option allows participation from anyw..

Part of a festive Christmas series, the 8 Maids a Milking run offers a choice of distances on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. With a 7-hour time limit, it's open to both walkers and runners. You can also take part virtually fr..

Celebrate the season with festive trail runs through 3,300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland. Choose from 10km, 5km, or 1 mile distances in a forest setting that welcomes both individual runners and canicross participants.