Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Powys, Wales. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers four distances: 10k, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The course features spectacular views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire. The circular course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, public roads, ancient Roman roads, farmland, and ancient woodland, including parts of the Midshires Way. Suitable for both runners and walkers, the ro..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic 10-kilometer circular running event held around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs near Rochdale, UK. The course features bridleways with numerous twists, turns, and elevation changes, including an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a challenging mi..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a fell running event held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The race covers a 5.5-mile course that takes runners off-road through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through areas such as Pomeroy and Chelmorton. The route features a scenic and..

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two race distances: a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop of the Community Forest Path. Both races run clockwise on the same day with shared checkpoints and finish at Ashton Park School. The 45..

Trail, Trains & Tunnels is a popular 6-hour timed running challenge held in Penistone, near Sheffield, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail and Don Valley Trail. Participants run multiple 7-mile loops featuring unique landmarks such as the Rumtickle Viaduct and the historic 924-foot Thurgoland Tunne..

The Crickhowell 10km is a scenic race held in August 2025, suitable for runners looking to progress from a 5k. The flat course follows the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, starting and ending in Llangattock near Crickhowell, with a turnaround at Gilwern. All finishers receive a medal, and there is a wa..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging ultra-distance running event held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the non-stop 130-mile towpath course offers a sc..

The Pershore Plum 10k is an annual chip-timed running event held in Pershore, Worcestershire, organized by the Pershore Plum Plodders running club. The flat, multi-terrain 10k course starts at Pershore Leisure Centre, follows Pershore High Street, crosses the river into surrounding countryside and f..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

Run Winchcombe is a family-friendly running event held at the historic Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe. It offers three race distances: a 1k for children under 11, a 5k for ages 11 and over, and a 10k for participants 16 and older. The courses feature scenic routes around the castle grounds, including..

The Denby Dash is a scenic 5.6-mile trail race held in Upper Denby, Huddersfield, featuring an undulating course through fields, woodland, conservation land, and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts. With a total ascent of 700 feet, the well-marked and marshalled route suits both recreational..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir with stunning countryside views. The half marathon route in..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual event held in conjunction with Britain's oldest sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The race covers 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, offering a challenging fell running experience. Participants gain free access to the sheepdog tria..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, starting and finishing at Hangram Lane Farm near Sheffield, UK. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it is part of a series of races ranging from a half marathon to 50 miles, catering to both novice a..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances from a 10km trail race up to challenging ultra distances of 30 and 50 miles, catering to both beginners and seasoned ultra runners. The co..

The Henley River Half Marathon, 10k & Juniors event takes place in Henley-on-Thames, UK, on August 30, 2025. This scenic trail run is suitable for both new and experienced runners, featuring routes around Henley-on-Thames with views starting and finishing at Temple Island Meadows, the Royal Henley R..