Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Join the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic roughly 9 mile multi terrain route through Rauceby Hall grounds, field edges and some road sections, finishing near the Village Hall. Runner and walker options welcome and entries are limited so join the wa..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Windy Hill is a winter fell race near Oldham with a challenging 12 mile route over Pennine moorland and big climbs. Limited to 300 runners, it finishes at the Rams Head where hot soup awaits.

Take on scenic, undulating trails through Cannock Chase Forest with options from 5 Mile to 20 Mile to suit every trail runner. Enjoy a welcoming race day vibe, bespoke medals and free photos for finishers.

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, with 5k, 10k and half marathon options across an undulating park course. All finishers get a medal and you can optionally fundraise for Shelte..

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Take on a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park, winding through woodland trails with expert guidance on hand. Finishers get medals, trophies and dog treats in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile road race from Melksham through historic Lacock and back on 8 February 2026. With only 300 places, medals for all and prizes in age categories, it is perfect for fast times or a winter tune up.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Friday 13 February 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Doctors Gate Fell Race in the Peak District is a classic 12.7 mile course with about 1000 m of climb across open moorland where navigation matters. Open to adults with on the day entry available, it is part of the FRA English Champs.

Run Bath's Two Tunnels, passing through Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with distances from 500 m up to 50 km plus relays. Support Sustrans and enjoy unique underground scenery and a lively festival atmosphere.

Take on a scenic off road 9.5 km two lap course around Kinver Edge and the famous Rock Houses in Stourbridge. Open to runners 14 and over, the event promises finish goodies, a medal and prizes for top male and female finishers.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.