Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2025-2026

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse l..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits..

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park, choosing from 5k, 10k or half marathon on scenic, mostly path routes. Chip timing, medals and on site refreshments make it a friendly, festive race for all abilities.

Event details Cattle Creep... A Little Further is a 10-mile running event in North Milton Keynes, scheduled for Sunday 8 February 2026. The race uses a one-lap route through linear parkland and riverside paths, and includes passage through..

Experience the Winter Day Race at Westonbirt Arboretum on 8 February 2026 with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes through diverse tree collections on firm, trail like surfaces for a fast, enjoyable run. Tickets are sold out.

Windy Hill Fell Race - Event details The Windy Hill Fell Race takes place on 8 February 2026. The venue is the Rams Head Inn, Ripponden Road, Denshaw, Oldham OL3 5UN. The course is 12 miles with about 2,100 feet of ascent. The minimum age i..

Join the Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains for an addictive looped endurance challenge. Tackle hourly 4.167 mile loops until one runner remains while anyone who reaches 32 miles earns a medal.

Enjoy scenic trail running around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on Saturday 14 February 2026. Expect undulating countryside views, marked kilometres, chip timed results and a bespoke finisher medal.

Event overview INFERNO Winter - Where the Hell Freezes Over is a winter trail race on Saturday 21 February 2026 based at Edale Village Hall in the Peak District (S33 7ZA). The route includes steep ascents and descents, mud, rock scrambles,..

Winter Railway Ultra invites runners to follow a scenic disused railway along the River Severn from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth, passing sites of the area s industrial heritage. Distances from 9 to 37 miles on out and back laps with aid statio..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique underground running experience alongside city scenery. The courses pass through the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and the longer Combe Down Tunnel (1672m), bot..

Badger Challenge : event overview The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop..

Tackle a scenic 24 mile route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors on 28 February 2026, featuring wild moorland, graded footpaths and stunning views. Open to experienced walkers and runners prepared for winter conditions, with check..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Cheshire, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and features 849m of ascent along the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trai..

Scrimshire's Scramble is a community‑led, not-for-profit trail run held at North Leverton Windmill in Nottinghamshire. Now in its second year, the undulating 10k (actually nearer 10.5k) multi‑terrain course uses green lanes, byways and publ..

Run scenic trails around Pitsford Water from Brixworth Country Park with measured 10k and half marathon options. Expect rolling countryside, good on course support and a finisher medal; bring trail shoes and a personal cup.

Tackle a scenic off road 9 mile hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back via the ancient Bridestones. Chip timed and challenging, this classic March race offers great views and a true fell running test.

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln for a third year, offering a flat, traffic-free course along a canal towpath beside the Fossdyke, England’s oldest working canal. The 7-hour timed event lets runners choose how far to g..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route..

Event overview The Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day running and walking event on 7 March 2026 at Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Distances on offer are: 50 km (ultra) 25 km (half ultra) 10 km The cours..