Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Experience an evening off road run through the tracks and trails of The Wyre Forest. This ten kilometer event features a two lap course in the dark where torches are required and canicross runners are welcome.

A three-day, 84-mile (135 km) ultramarathon along the Ridgeway from Buckinghamshire to Wiltshire, with overnights in Watlington and Didcot. The event offers full and single-day entry options and includes accommodation, meals and checkpoint..

Timed event at Hardy Farm on a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Participants may repeat laps to cover distances from 5 km to ultra within a seven hour limit and receive a finishers medal.

A 50 mile race of five 10 mile loops wholly within Wendover Woods, featuring 10,000 feet of climb, nine well stocked aid stations and marked trails. The event is supported by race medics, has a 15 hour cut off and requires marathon qualific..

Off road 5 km and 10 km races around the Bath Skyline in November, with night and day options, a kids 500 m and a canicross wave. Mixed trails, muddy sections and marked routes with a large two sided medal for finishers.

A 40 mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Lymm that circumnavigates Warrington on tracks, paths and lanes. The 2026 race is on 14 November with solo, pair and four person relay entry options.

A 23 km fell race around Bamford in the Peak District with 1050 m of ascent and a FRA permit. Pre entry and day entry are available, the minimum age is 18 and mandatory FRA kit must be carried.

A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.

A multi-terrain *5K* and *10K* race in the Chiltern Hills on 15 November 2026, organised by the Radnage Primary School PTA, with water stations, first aid, a village hall cafe and proceeds supporting the school.

A 3-hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or with a partner, navigating with a provided map. Post-race refreshments are included.

A three hour fell running score event on 15 November 2026 in the Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley. Competitors choose their own routes between mapped controls, carry mandatory FRA kit and compete solo or in pairs for series points and prize..

An AS class fell race of 8 km with 762 m ascent near Little Stretton. The partly marked route climbs four steep valleys, requires navigational skills and full WFRA kit, and has very limited parking.

A marathon and a half marathon through the northern Cotswolds on 15 November 2026, starting and finishing in Broadway village. Mostly trail terrain with marked routes, GPX files available, TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules.

A six-hour off-road event at Salcey Forest on a 3.5-mile loop where participants run as many laps as they wish. The course is forest trails with aid-station treats, canicross permitted, parking available and a GPX route provided.

A night trail 10k at Salcey Forest on 20 November 2026 that requires a head or chest torch; Petzl will have demo torches on site. The route is two laps on crushed stone, canicross runners start 10 minutes before the main field.

A fully marked trail ultramarathon around Putteridge Bury in the North Chilterns, the 50K features varied ridgeline running, 798 m of ascent, three staffed aid stations and a UTMB World Series index. Entry is limited to 250 runners.

A 5.8 Mile fell race in Marsden on 21 November 2026, starting and finishing at Marsden Cricket Club. The circular route covers reservoirs, slabbed Pennine Way sections and boggy ground with about 1026 ft of ascent.

A two-day trail running weekend in the Peak District covering White Peak and Dark Peak with options of 43 km, 50 km or both days totaling 93 km. GPX navigation, on-course refreshments, transport and accommodation options are included.

A community MoRunning event at Croxteth Park offering 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances. The chip timed event supports Movember and includes medals, headbands, on-site facilities and prizes.

A half-day 10 km trail run around the Chiltern Hills that finishes with a private brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery. Groups are split by ability and participants must be able to run 5 km without stopping.