Trail Running calendar near Brierley Hill 2026-2027

A multi-stage event at Dare Valley Country Park where runners complete five Pure distances within 24 hours, with separate and combined results. Distances include 5k, 10k, 50k, half marathon and marathon.

A fully supported trail running event in May 2027 along the way-marked Heart of Wales Line Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, offered in **50 miles**, **26 miles**, and **16 miles** distances.

Three trail races (50, 26, 16 miles) follow the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, with baggage transfer and varying checkpoint support by distance.

An 86 miles (139 km) point to point trail race along the full Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones, featuring GPS tracking, permanent signage and eight staffed checkpoints with food and water.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon from Ivinghoe Beacon to Ridgeway View Campsite along the Ridgeway National Trail, featuring ridgeline and woodland terrain, four checkpoints, open tracking and a 10 hour time limit.

A timed track endurance event at Woodbank Park offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400 m laps as they can; all finishers receive a time and a medal.

The Grim Reaper is a multi-distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 29-30, 2027, using a fully marked 10-mile loop through woodland, limestone tracks and a disused railway. Distances range from 10 miles up to 100 miles and a..

A last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.

The Beyond Bristol Ultra will take place in Bristol city centre on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run between 25 and 55 kilometers.

A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-troph..

Five trail distances from 6 km to 55 km start at Bakewell Showground and cross moors, gritstone edges and valley trails through the Peak District, with marked routes, outposts, GPX files and timed results.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Willen Lake with staggered wave starts, on-site toilets and parking, blue badge parking nearby, and a fundraising target of £50. The event is not wheelchair accessible.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.

Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.

A multi distance running event in Bath that features long underground sections through the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels and a city centre start and finish at Brickfields Park. Races range from 500 m Colourburst to an ultra marathon.

A forest trail event at Wendover Woods offering a hilly multi-lap 10 km course with Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Run options, on-site facilities for spectators, route maps and GPX files, and medals plus free photos for participants.

A 12.9 km fell race at the Boar's Head Hotel in the Peak District on 9 June 2027. The route gains 402 m, has FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance, allows teams and on-the-day entry for £5.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a **6706 metre** loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.

A multi-distance trail event around the Cotswolds from a Cirencester basecamp on 12 to 13 June 2027. Distances range from 10 km to 100 km with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping, medical support and finisher kit.