Trail Running calendar near Cradley Heath 2026-2027

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, on marked and marshalled paths. The event includes an event village with food and finish-line goodies and a discounted event t-shirt with entry.

Final event in the Phoenix Running 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park. Timed laps on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course let participants cover distances from 5 km up to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Run your chosen distance on the scenic paths of Dare Valley Country Park. This 7-hour time challenge offers distances from 3km to ultra, with a unique cupcake medal for all finishers. Enjoy a bake-off themed aid station and post-run goody b..

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a point-to-point ultra from Liverpool to Leeds on 29th August 2026. With a 40-hour time limit, it offers supported and unsupported options for runners aged 20 and over.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on 30 August 2026, with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.

The Plum 10k is Pershore Plum Plodders club's 10 kilometre race in Pershore, Worcestershire, with results archived back to 2016. The next edition is scheduled for 30 August 2026.

A fell race in Machen of about 7 km with 365 m of ascent, with registration at Machen Welfare Ground and start and finish on Church Street. Entry is £7 on the day and participants must be over 18.

This 10k fell race starts in the historic village of Eyam, featuring a scenic route over Sir William Hill and Abney Moor. A 3km junior race offers an introduction to fell running. Post race, a BBQ and bar with prizes from The Barrel Inn awa..

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A 30-mile ultra marathon on the circular Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk in South Wales. Experience varied trails, significant elevation, and supported checkpoints on this September adventure.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

The Bullock Smithy Ultra 56 is a 50th-anniversary ultra-marathon and hike through the Peak District. This unmarked 56-mile route demands strong navigation skills, day and night. Finishers are rewarded with a cooked breakfast and a commemora..

Battle of the Borders offers three trail distances on the Shropshire Hills, from a 10K to a full marathon. The single-lap course starts and finishes in Carding Mill Valley, with fully marked routes and required runner supplies. Participants..

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate as part of the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials on 5 Sep 2026, using a revised route with about 236 m of ascent. Pre entry is required and the race is run under Fell Runners Association permit and insurance..

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

The Exterminator is a classic 17-mile fell race demanding self-navigation over moorland, fields, and tracks. Runners must be self-sufficient, carrying full mandatory kit and their own map. It's the challenging final event in the Totley AC s..