Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

Enjoy a summer evening charity run through the scenic trails of Marbury Park. With 5k and 1k distances plus a BBQ and music, this event offers a complete family experience supporting The Stroke Association.

A 100 kilometre trail ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills on 9 May 2026, following an anticlockwise loop past Ashridge, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf. The fully marked route has open GPS tracking, six checkpoints and a 250 runner limit.

Explore the historic trails of Sherwood Forest in this circular trail ultramarathon. Choose between 30 and 40 mile marked loops passing landmarks like Creswell Crags and the Major Oak.

Test your endurance on a technical 3.2 mile mountain loop at Mynydd Troed. Complete as many laps as possible within ten hours as a solo runner or part of a team in the heart of the Black Mountains.

A weekend trail running festival at Deene Park Estate near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026 featuring 10k, 21.1k and 25k challenges plus a combined 56.1k Quest and festival activities.

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk, crossing moorland, woodland and restored mining countryside. Checkpoints supply water and some food, and every finisher receives a 10th anniversary mem..

Goring Gap Trails in Mapledurham near Reading runs across 9 and 10 May 2026, offering trail races from a half marathon to a 50 Mile Ultra plus walking options. The event is TRA licensed and has affiliated and unaffiliated entry categories.

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

A Colne Valley challenge walk on 9 May 2026 from Marsden Parochial Hall offering 18, 23 and a full marathon 26.2 mile circular routes with mapped tracks, checkpoint support and limited entries.

A linear 40 miles walk along the ancient Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley, crossing Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire and passing prehistoric sites. The event uses mapped routes, staffed checkpoints with refreshments, and awards a comp..

Navigate through 19 miles of trails and 3000 feet of ascent to reach five local trig points. This self navigated event around Saddleworth includes sections of the Pennine Way and is open to both runners and walkers.

Conquer up to 50 miles and 10000 feet of elevation in the hills of Shropshire. Choose your own path through four unique loops in any order or direction while enjoying a 16 hour buffet at the central race headquarters.

An unmarked 19 mile point to point route around five trig points in the South Pennines with 3000 feet of ascent. Navigation skills are required and food and drink are provided at roadside checkpoints.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

The Cressbrook Crawl will take place in Cressbrook on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

A multi distance running event around Naseby in Northamptonshire featuring road and trail sections, landmark views and annually reversing course direction. Distances range from a 10K up to a 35 mile ultra with varied aid and navigation arra..

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.

Explore the beautiful Chiltern Hills on this guided 30km trail running adventure. Enjoy 500m of ascent through woodlands and ridges with professional run leaders and a finishers medal included.

A 10k off road trail run at Symonds Yat with undulating paths, river views and a steep final kilometre climb. Start and finish are at Symonds Yat Rock Cafe where coffee and hot food are available.

An inclusive UK trail running series offering 1K, 5K, 10K and kids races with free entry for under 16s, held at Dunstable Downs in May and Blaise Castle Estate in October 2026, with activities, food and live music.