Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park supporting The Sunnywood Project. Runners may complete as many 3.28 miles laps as they wish within a seven hour limit; aid station, medal options, toilets and parking on site.

A family festival at Culden Faw Estate on June 27, 2026, focused on a children's obstacle course and a lively event village with food and activities. Race options include two youth OCR categories and a festival-only entry.

A multi stage trail running enduro around Sheffield with 11 individually timed stages making up 20 km of a 24 km route. Each stage is timed and there is an overall time, with a post race festival and entries for solo or pair runners.

Cheltenham Pretty Muddy 5k at Cheltenham Racecourse on 27 June 2026 is a 5k obstacle course over grass, woodchip and paths with wave starts. Entry fees apply and participants support fundraising for cancer research.

A muddy 5k obstacle course through Tatton Park on mixed grass and gravel, with staggered wave starts and an age limit of 13 and over. Facilities include parking, toilets and refreshments, and participants receive a medal and support materia..

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete covering 4.2 km with 215 m ascent. The route starts and finishes in the fete field, climbs via a stone staircase and forestry road, and returns along the Shorncliff Climbers Path.

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run on 28 June 2026 features off-road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K routes around the Thames Valley, with marked trails, chip timing, free photos and a themed medal.

A multi-distance trail running day at Salcey Forest near Northampton offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km on mostly hard-packed forest trails. The event is cupless, no dogs are allowed, and all finishers receive a medal and drink..

The Snickerthon offers 5k (ish), 10K (ish), half marathon and marathon options around Chasewater Country Park. The multi lap route uses paths and footpaths, includes aid stations and a finisher medal and may feature deer sightings.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles with 2950 ft of ascent. Registration and the start are at the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane with entry on the day only and full FRA kit required.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A 5.3 mile trail race around Ashridge Woods in Albury on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with marshals, water on course and post-race refreshments. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non-affiliated runners.

A ten leg team relay along The Ridgeway, one of England's National Trails covering 86.5 miles. The off road, hilly route finishes in Marlborough and teams compete for the shortest total time with rules on leg composition.

Pretty Muddy is a 5k obstacle event at Victoria Park in Warrington on 28 June 2026, with muddy climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles on a flat mix of grass and tarmac. It requires participants to be 13 or older and carries a minimum fund..

Community running at Bromyard Rugby Club with a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15 and a non competitive fun run. Food vendors, marshals and first aid cover support the event and results are published afterwards.

The Bakewell Pudding Race on 28.06.26 in the Peak District offers adult and junior fell races, fun runs and a little kids fun run at the Recreation Ground in Bakewell, with an FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

A multi‑terrain 5 mile race on Tuesday 30 June 2026 around Manchester Airport runway 2, including the Bollin Tunnel, based at Wood Lane, Mobberley. Entry is online with a waiting list and proceeds go to MNDA.

A 10 km trail race through Stalybridge Country Park and local moorland. Finishers receive a local chip muffin voucher for completing this event organized by Crazy Legs Events.

A midweek off road trail race in Shirtcliffe Valley, starting from The Old Crown Inn in Handsworth. The approximately 5.25 mile course runs through woodland and fields, is fully marshalled, and offers age category prizes.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.