Trail Running calendar near Brownhills 2025-2026

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on Sunday 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge trail event features bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Explore ancient trees and rolling trails in Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026 with a half marathon or a 7.6 mile Super Seven. Enjoy timed, fully marshalled courses, finishers medals and a friendly forest atmosphere with cafe and on course suppor..

Take on the Ian Roberts Memorial Fell Race from Marsden Cricket Club: a scenic yet rugged 6.5 mile course across Pennine moorland with 260 m of ascent. Entries limited to 200, 18 or older only, with tea and cake after the finish.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills Sports Centre in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a friendly, chip timed five mile off road challenge. Entry limited to 300 runners so grab your spot and enjoy a community atmosphere.

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.

Tackle the scenic 20 mile Link Challenge at Burrs Country Park, threading villages, woodlands and meadows. A supported trail run or hike with aid stations and proceeds benefiting Sunnywood youth services.

Take on Trails of Mena in Derbyshire on 21 March 2026 with a marathon or a 20 mile trail through fields, woodland and the 5 Pits Trail. Enjoy a circular, lightly marked course, aid stations, a finisher medal, warm drinks and support for Spa..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.

Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village is a testing 10.9 km course with 610 m of climb, featuring steep, rough ascents and descents on a flagged route. Competitive and friendly, this permit event offers team prizes and water at the..

Tackle a fast but hilly 10 mile course over roads, tracks and moorland in memory of Dan Lee, with proceeds to Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Choose the extra challenge and race wearing a 35 lb pack in the TAB category.

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 at Sowerby Bridge offers 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km routes along scenic canal towpaths with minimal climbs. Friendly festival feel with chip timing, aid stations, medals and foo..

Take on the Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon, a scenic way marked trail loop through ancient woodland starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. Organised by the local Rotary Club, it is chip timed and supports charity.

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell for scenic trail runs of around 7 km or 13.5 km with small group wave starts. Finish in the brewery tap room with a beer and a classic Bakewell pudding.

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Challenge yourself at Spring Run on 22 March 2026 at Northampton Active, where a six hour timed event lets you tackle distances from a 5K up to an ultra marathon. Enjoy lap support, a Spring Run medal and a generous goody bag.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Elephant Challenge is a six hour off road lap event at Salcey Forest where runners, walkers and canicross teams cover as many 3.5 mile loops as they like. Expect forest trails, possible mud and distances from 5 km to 80 km plus.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.