Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

The PB230 Trail Challenge is a 230km journey along the Pennine Bridleway with 75 hours to finish. It offers indoor checkpoints with hot meals and sleeping space, traversing the scenic uplands of the Peak District, Yorkshire, and Cumbria. En..

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 18 April 2026 with 1590 m of ascent, 12 checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off. TRA licensed event with live GPS tracking and entry fees from £207.

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a spring trail event in the Shropshire Hills, featuring four distances from 10K to 80K. It supports the Grow Cook Learn charity's education programmes. Runners and walkers explore the area's landscape, his..

Race Overview The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an ultra marathon traversing the ridgeline trails of the Chiltern Hills between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill. The race is a UTMB World Series Index Race. The current route is slightly lo..

Thoresby Park Longhorn Trail on 18 April 2026 offers routes from a family 2 km up to a half marathon across a largely flat 1,000 acre estate with historic house, wildlife and live chip timing. Nordic walkers and canicross participants are w..

A guided 18 mile trail run across the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern on Saturday 18 April 2026. The route visits ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent and returns via hillside and woodland trails.

The Beast of the Beacons offers trail runs of 10, 20, or 40 miles through the Brecon Beacons National Park. With marked courses, supported checkpoints, and a canicross option, it provides a demanding day on varied terrain. All finishers ear..

Celebrate the Peak District's birthday with a run or hike through its central landscapes. Choose between a 70km or 35km journey starting from Castleton. The event supports the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Explore the Black Mountains on this challenging LDWA event. Choose from three distances across a route featuring epic climbs and a finish along the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal. The event starts from Abergavenny and is known for its tough t..

A 9 km fell race in the Peak District, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. The event supports the local primary school. Pre-entry is required.

A charity run at Alyn Waters Country Park on 18 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km multi terrain courses, chip timing and medals. A children's 1 km fun run is available with on the day registration.

Martley Madness is a 10-mile trail and country lane race through the Worcestershire countryside. The undulating route features woodland, Rodge Hill, and part of the Worcestershire Way. All finishers get a medal and celebratory cake at the f..

Join a guided 14 km trail run in peaceful Penllyn Forest on 19 April 2026, exploring quiet tracks between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. Expect a led run with scenic stops and friendly company in person.

The Cannock Chase Running Festival offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon races on the mixed-terrain trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Run through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a course with supportive markers and helpers. The event sup..

The Ibstone Circle offers 5km and 10km multi-terrain runs through the scenic Wormsley Estate, featuring the famous "Ibstone Kicker" climb. Both distances are open to adults and juniors, with a separate "Run in Colour" fun event for children..

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

This summer trail series features five evening races on the same 8 km course in Wirral Country Park. Open to runners 16 and over, it offers individual and age-category trophies based on the best four of five results. Entry is available per..

Thames Ring Series The Thames Ring Series consists of three non-stop ultramarathon distances run on canal and riverside footpaths in southern England. The main event is the Thames Ring 250, a 250-mile (approximately 256-mile) trail race. It..

Tiger's Trail is a 10 km evening fell race in the Peak District with 259m of climb. It's the second race in the popular Totley AC Race Series, starting from Fox House near Sheffield.

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.