Trail Running calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027

A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall and the Gritstone Trail, with a fully marked route, two aid stations, electronic timing and parking included in the £36 fee. Finishers can choose a medal or a tree planting option.

Forest races on hilly woodland trails in Cannock Chase offering a half marathon and a 10k in a summer schedule, with route maps, parking on site, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Three marked trail distances around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, free race photos and a themed medal at the finish by the water.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

A mostly off-road 6 mile trail in Bromsgrove countryside starting and finishing at Sanders Park on 5 July 2026, with marshals, water stations, park facilities and free parking; one dog per runner allowed on a lead.

A multiterrain 10 km race around Dorstone with steep offroad sections and scenic views. A 5 km road fun run and a walkers' option are also available, with pay-on-day entries and post-race refreshments.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

A 27 mile point to point ultra from Rhyd-y-benwch across Plynlimon to Mid Wales Arts Centre featuring a near four mile mountain approach, two staffed checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit list and a bespoke finishers..

A five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the River Severn with five individual stage races and daily bespoke medals. Hotel accommodation is included, GPX navigation is recommended, and vegan or gluten free checkpoint food can be se..

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

A 6.7 km fell race around the Stiperstones from Snailbeach with 375 m of ascent, steady climbs and mixed descents. Entries are available by pre-entry or on the evening and proceeds support local charities and Natural England.

Race 4 of the Northants 5K Series takes place at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 8 July 2026, featuring a multi-terrain 5 km route through ancient woodland. Limited paid parking is available and series medals are awarded to finishers.

A single lap off-road 10 km race at Wyre Forest with canicross allowed and facilities limited to toilets and water at halfway. Series entry is open until 1 May 2026 and places are limited.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A single 8 km fell race near Llanferres with 366 m of ascent and partial route markings. Entry is by payment of £4 on the day and entrants must be over 16.

A 48 mile point to point ultra from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury following the River Severn, with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free food options, required 4.0 mph minimum pace and a bespoke finisher medal.

Thurlstone Chase is a 6.4 Kilometre fell race at Thurlstone Gala Football Field in South Yorkshire on 9 July 2026. It uses a single lap of undulating terrain and offers age-group prizes plus cash bonuses for record performances.

A 59 mile point to point ultramarathon following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. The race has four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options and enforces a minimum pace of 4.0 miles per hour.

A *10 km* trail race at Coombe Abbey Park on 10 July 2026, run over two laps through woodland, meadow and grass with on-course water and basic facilities. Tiered entry fees apply and optional charity donations are available.