Trail Running calendar near Dudley 2025-2026

Join the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Cross Country Championships on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Rotherby Lodge Farm. Races from age 9 to masters promise fierce county rivalry and club team competition over varied courses.

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Run under the stars through Dovedale valley in Moonriver Night Race, a night time 9.5 km Peak District fell race from The Old Dog, Thorpe. Expect rugged climbs, required headtorch, and a lively pub finish.

Country to Capital is a 43 mile ultramarathon from Wendover to Little Venice, London, blending country trails, roads and a canal towpath into the city. GPS tracking and checkpoints guide runners to a lively canal side finish.

Experience Round Sheffield Run Winter, a spirited multi stage trail race with 11 timed stages over 20 km and relaxed jog or walk links between stages. Reward yourself at the finish with Thornbridge beer, wood fired pizza and festival vibes.

Explore the wild Elan and Claerwen Valleys in the Reservoir Roundabout, an annual 12 or 20 mile walking and running challenge across upland terrain. Waymarked but requiring map skills, it is volunteer run with proceeds to local charities.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Run a fast, accurately measured 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January, three laps of scenic pathways with trophies and a bespoke medal. The family friendly race supports Umbrella Fair Northampton and accepts on the day entries.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race on 11 January 2026, crossing Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with seven checkpoints and two trig points. Organised by Woodhead Mountain Rescue this 1650 m climb requires self sufficiency and full FRA..

Join the Festive 5 on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 in Worcestershire for a scenic five mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Community event with proceeds supporting local projects and the Neuroendocrine Cancer Chari..

Explore Cannock Chase on a self navigation 27 km route with 540 m of ascent, visiting trig points and checkpoints for a true fell running challenge. Finish at Milford Common for club hospitality and post race refreshments.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Take part in a regional ranking orienteering at West Woods near Marlborough with courses for beginners to experienced navigators through mature woodland. Entry is online only and full leg cover and a whistle are compulsory.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Slothful Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye on 12 Jan 2026 features offroad laps through vineyards and rolling hills. Distances from 5k to ultra with on site food, free parking and medals for paid and virtual finishers.

The 7 Deadly Sins 7in7 is a seven day offroad challenge at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye, with daily distance choices from 5k to ultra over vineyard laps and a hill. Earn a unique medal each day or join via the virtual option.

Take on The Proud Run at Pengethley Manor on 13 January 2026, an off road lap course through vineyards and rolling hills. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, walkers are welcome and you have a seven hour time limit to conquer your chosen cha..

Take on the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye, an offroad multi lap challenge through vineyards with a hill on each lap. Choose a distance from 5k to ultra and aim to complete your target within seven hours.

On 15 January 2026 tackle vineyard loops at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye and pick a distance from 5k to ultra. Off road laps, a hill and 7 hour time limit create a rewarding challenge, with Seven Deadly Sins medals and a virtual option.

Run the Gluttonous Run on 16 January at Pengethley Manor, a scenic off road loop through vineyards and rolling hills with distances from 5k to ultra. Earn a unique Seven Deadly Sins medal or take part virtually.