Trail Running calendar near Cradley Heath 2025-2026

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

Moel Famau 24 is a unique 12- or 24-hour endurance event held on the iconic Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau, featuring a challenging 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap. Participants, including solo runners and teams, aim to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, held near Market Harborough, offers two challenging trail races of 100k and 50k distances through the scenic countryside of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes follow the Harborough Round long-distance footpath, passing through historic villages like Houghton on t..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, Wales, offering four distances: 10km, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The course features stunning panoramic views of the Black Mountains, Sugar Loaf, and the Brecon Beacons, with varied terrain in..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km fell race held in Belper, Derbyshire. The circular course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, public roads, ancient Roman roads, farmland, and ancient woodland, including parts of the Midshires Way. Suitable for both runners and walkers, the ro..

The Piethorne 10K is a scenic running event held near Newhey, Rochdale, featuring a 10-kilometer circular route around Piethorne and Ogden Reservoirs. The course includes bridleways and an out-and-back section to Hollingworth Lake, offering runners a mix of twists, turns, and varied terrain with not..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..

Flagg Moor Run v2.0 is a 5.5-mile fell race held in Flagg Village, located in the Peak District National Park. The event features a scenic off-road course that winds through fields, lanes, and country roads, passing through Pomeroy and Chelmorton before a steady downhill stretch back to Flagg. This..

The Summer Green Man Ultra (GMU) is a challenging ultra marathon held near Bristol, UK, featuring two race distances: a 45-mile full loop and a 30-mile partial loop of the Community Forest Path. Both races run clockwise on the same day, starting and finishing at Ashton Park School (45-mile) or start..

Trail, Trains & Tunnels 2025 is a 6-hour timed running challenge held in Penistone, Sheffield, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail and Don Valley Trail. Participants complete 7-mile loops that include crossing the historic Rumtickle Viaduct and running through the 924-foot Thurgoland Tunnel, opened..

The Crickhowell 10km is a new running event set in the scenic Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Llangattock near Crickhowell. The race features a flat, out-and-back course along the Brecon & Monmouthshire canal, with a turnaround point at Gilwern village. Designed for runners l..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging non-stop ultramarathon held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the 130-mile towpath course offers scenic views throug..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

Run Winchcombe is a family-friendly running event held at the historic Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe. It offers three race distances: a 1k for children under 11, a 5k for ages 11 and over, and a 10k for participants 16 and older. The courses feature scenic routes around the castle grounds, including..

The Pershore Plum 10k is a chip-timed, multi-terrain flat 10-kilometer race held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Starting at Pershore Leisure Centre, the course runs through Pershore High Street, crosses the river, and passes through the surrounding countryside near Wick before finishing in Abbey Park..

The Denby Dash is a scenic 5.6-mile trail race held in Upper Denby, Huddersfield, featuring an undulating course through fields, woodland, conservation land, and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts. With a total ascent of 700 feet, the well-marked and marshalled route suits both recreational..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water near Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir. The half marathon route includes an out-and-back section..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual event held in conjunction with Britain's oldest sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The race covers 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, offering a challenging fell running experience. Participants gain free access to the sheepdog tria..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra-distance trail running event held in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing near Sheffield at Hangram Lane Farm. Covering 50 miles, it offers a challenging course through some of the region's most scenic trails. The event is part of a series that includes..