Trail Running calendar near Dudley 2025-2026

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Join the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic roughly 9 mile multi terrain route through Rauceby Hall grounds, field edges and some road sections, finishing near the Village Hall. Runner and walker options welcome and entries are limited so join the wa..

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Take on Windy Hill Fell Race on 8 Feb 2026 from Rams Head Denshaw, a challenging winter 12 mile fell run with 2,100 ft of ascent across Pennine ridges and reservoirs. Full FRA kit is required and hot soup awaits at the finish.

Take on the rolling trails of Cannock Chase on 8 February 2026 with four distances from 5 to 20 miles, perfect for every trail runner. Bespoke medals, free photos, prizes and onsite parking make for a great day among the trees.

Warm up your winter with the Manchester Winter Warmer Run at Heaton Park, offering 5k, 10k and half marathon options around scenic park paths. Chip timed, medal for all finishers, and optional fundraising for Shelter makes it a fun day out.

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Join the Irchy Park 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026 for a fun woodland run with your dog over grass, dirt and packed tracks. Trophies, medals and dog treats await all finishers.

Join the Wye Valley Brewery Muddy Woody on 8 February 2026 for a muddy, runnable trail romp of about 6 miles through forestry and stiff hills. Limited to 300 places, entrants get a bespoke Muddy T shirt and chip timing.

Take on the Wiltshire 10, a scenic 10 mile route from Melksham to picturesque Lacock, with medals for all and prizes in veteran categories. Entry capped at 300 with on site facilities and water stations.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Friday 13 February 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Explore Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton moors in the Anglezarke Amble Challenge from Rivington Village Hall. Choose a 24 mile or a 16 to 17 mile route with checkpoints, finish food and a certificate for a memorable moorland adventure.

Tackle scenic, undulating trail routes around Carsington Water on 14 February 2026 with a 10K or half marathon option. Kilometre markers, friendly event support, themed medal and post race goodies make this a rewarding reservoir run.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

Join the SMaRTT Smasher on 15 February 2026 in Calne for a flat, traffic free 10k along the national cycle network to Stanley and back. A lively 1 mile fun run for under 17s adds family fun and all finishers get a memento.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Choose distances from 9 miles up to a 37 mile ultra on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic route along the River Severn on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Enjoy regular aid stations, great riverside views and nearby vill..

Doctors Gate Fell Race in the Peak District is a classic 12.7 mile course with about 1000 m of climb across open moorland where navigation matters. Open to adults with on the day entry available, it is part of the FRA English Champs.

Join Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026 for a six hour challenge where you can tackle distances from 5k up to ultra. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations on each lap will keep you fueled..

Experience Bath's Two Tunnels from Brickfields Park, running through lit, traffic free tunnels and scenic river and trail sections. Distances range from 500 m to a 50 km ultra and marathon, but entries are sold out.