Trail Running calendar near Dudley 2025-2026

Ultra X Wales in the Brecon Beacons on 25 and 26 July 2026 offers trail races from 12 km to 110 km with aid stations along the routes. Camp on site, benefit from UTMB index status and GPS tracking for the 110 km, and earn a finisher medal.

Tackle Alderman's Ascent, a classic fell race in the South West Pennines with 8.5 km and over 400 m of climb, passing the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks. This tenth anniversary race on 25 July 2026 is a counter for the English Fell R..

Take on the Pen Y Fan Challenge for a scenic trail run to the summit of the highest peak in South Wales, with 5 mile and 13 mile options for runners aged 16 or older. Expect chip timing, a finisher medal and a fully marshalled route.

Tackle the classic Holme Moss Fell Race across Pennine moorland, a testing 28.5 km course with big climbs and navigation challenges. Expect stunning views, race prizes, free post race food and mountain rescue cover.

Explore the scenic Dove and Manifold valleys with the Dovedale Dipper, a trail running and challenge walking event based in Hartington in the Peak District. Choose the 15 mile Little Dipper or the tougher 26 mile Big Dipper on 1 August 2026..

Take on EDDUM 2026 on August 1, a 50 mile loop along the Epynt Way around the Sennybridge military training area, mostly trails with plenty of climbing. The supported route features five staffed checkpoints, no time limit and a relaxed fini..

Join the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle on Sunday 2 August 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes through scenic castle grounds. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a lively event village.

On 2 August 2026, run or walk a scenic circular route along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile options. Well supported checkpoints, finish food, a finisher badge and a cake competition promise a fun day out.

Take on the Standish Woodland Chase on 2 August 2026, a hilly just over 8 miles route along the Cotswold Way featuring woodland trails and escarpment views. All finishers receive a metal souvenir medal.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four day, 184 mile multiday ultra along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to the river mouth. Solo and relay entries and UTMB points appeal to experienced runners seeking an epic, supported adventure.

Tackle the 57 mile point to point MTC Cotswold Ultra along the scenic Thames Path through Cotswold countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, every runner gets an MTC visor and checkpoints plus GPX keep you supported.

Tackle the MTC Oxford Ultra, a scenic 49 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path finishing in Henley on Thames. With three staffed checkpoints, mandatory GPS navigation and a finisher medal, it is a true test of endurance an..

Take on the Cordwell Colossus, a scenic summer trail run just over 20 miles on the edge of the Peak District through hilly farmland, woods and rural tracks. Open to runners and fast walkers with a six hour cut off, finish in the village to..

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

The Brecon Beacons 51k will take place in Talybont-on-Usk on Saturday 8 August 2026.