Trail Running calendar near Dudley 2026-2027

An untimed inflatable obstacle run at North Somerset Showground on 22 May 2027 offering 2.5 km laps with options up to 15 km and family-friendly entries.

A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be..

Northampton hosts 5 km, 10 km and junior races on Sunday 23 May 2027 at Sixfields Stadium. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the course continues on closed roads around Northampton.

A 26.2 mile walking and running challenge around Alstonefield with 4800 feet of ascent, staffed checkpoints, food at the finish and community fundraising.

A fully supported trail running event in May 2027 along the way-marked Heart of Wales Line Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, offered in **50 miles**, **26 miles**, and **16 miles** distances.

Three trail races (50, 26, 16 miles) follow the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, with baggage transfer and varying checkpoint support by distance.

An 86 mile point to point trail race along The Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury with GPS tracking, eight checkpoints and a 28 hour time limit.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon on the Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Ridgeway View Campsite, with about 1000 m of ascent, four checkpoints, open tracking and a 150 runner limit.

A timed track endurance event at Woodbank Park Athletics Track offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats on a 400m loop, with on-site facilities, an aid station and recorded results.

Multi distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate featuring a 10 mile loop, marked course, medics, on site camping and options from 10 to 100 miles including a team relay.

A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.

A last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.

The Beyond Bristol Ultra will take place in Bristol city centre on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run between 25 and 55 kilometers.

A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-troph..

On 5 June 2027 at Bakewell Showground runners choose from five trail distances from 6 km to 55 km across varied moorland, gritstone edges and valley paths. Outposts offer snacks and drink and the course is fully marked and timed.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Willen Lake with staggered wave starts, on-site toilets and parking, blue badge parking nearby, and a fundraising target of £50. The event is not wheelchair accessible.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.

Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.

A fully supported 100 mile trail ultra around the Leicestershire Round with solo and four person relay options, nine stocked checkpoints and UTMB Index recognition.