Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike connecting six historic villages around Bury. The scenic route on trails starts at Burrs Country Park, with support guides and checkpoints along the way. Participants receive a finisher's ga..

Trails of Mena offers a 20-mile and marathon trail run through the varied landscapes of Derbyshire. The runnable circular course is lightly marked and supported by checkpoints with food and drink. The event is named in memory of a beloved d..

This 10-mile military-style race honors former Royal Marine and firefighter Dan Lee. Participants can run or tackle the hilly mixed-terrain course with a weighted 35 lb pack. The event concludes with a charity after-party.

This scenic trail half marathon winds through the heart of the Forest of Dean. It doubles as the British Trail Running Championships short distance event, offering a chance at a national title. The well marked course starts and finishes at..

Choose between a 7km or 13.5km scenic trail run starting from Thornbridge Brewery. With a flexible wave start, enjoy views around Bakewell before finishing with a local beer and pudding. A portion of your entry supports the Peak District co..

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

Experience a 10k night trail run through Salcey Forest, where a head torch is mandatory. Petzl will be on site with demo head torches to test. A separate canicross start is also available for those running with their dog.

The Elephant Challenge is a flexible 6-hour trail run in the award-winning Salcey Forest. Choose your own distance on a 3.5-mile forest loop, suitable for runners and canicross participants. It's a popular event with a format that welcomes..

Explore Bristol's hidden green spaces on a trail running adventure. Choose between a 25km trail or a 55km ultra, both starting and finishing in the city centre. The route winds through parks, woodlands, and riverside paths for a unique urba..

The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge takes place on 28 March 2026 from Bath Racecourse. Choose from 50 km, 29 km, or 10 km looped routes around the historic city. Options include Ultra March for walkers and Trailblazerz for runners, with full suppor..

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

A guided 13 mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing led by English Athletics qualified leaders, a mid-route refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

A 17.5 mile annual trail race around the Ashridge Estate, run anti clockwise on well marked paths with a routed detour to Ivinghoe Beacon. Water stations, finisher gifts and prizes for top male and female finishers are provided.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

This 5.5-mile fell race with 1700 feet of climb is the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series. It's an FRA Category A short race starting from Ercall Wood Academy. The event includes a shorter junior race and offers prizes across multiple c..