Trail Running calendar near Dudley 2025-2026

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Participants will face a total ascent and descent of 4,800 feet, navigating a scenic route that includes various local landmarks. The event is designed to be both challenging and enjoya..

The Ridge Off Roader is a challenging mixed terrain race held in the picturesque Chiltern Hills, now celebrating its 12th year. Participants can choose between a 10k route and a half marathon, both of which are well-marked and marshaled. The event also features a 1k race for local children.As a char..

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a challenging 5.8-mile event set in the picturesque Peak District, featuring a climb of 876 feet. The race is designed for runners with some navigation skills, as the route includes rough trails, open fields, and technical sections. Limited to 175 entrants, t..

The Blackstone Edge Fell Race is a classic fell race organized by Todmorden Harriers, originally established by Kev Shand in 1983. This challenging race, categorized as AS, covers a distance of 5.6 km with an elevation gain of 366 meters, featuring rough terrain and the iconic Blackstone Edge Trig p..

The Wild Horse 200 is an exhilarating 200-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of South Wales, scheduled for May 21-26, 2025. This challenging event takes participants along iconic trails, including Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way, culminating at Worm’s Head on the Wales Coast Path. De..

Batch Bash is a fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.3 km with a total ascent of 305 meters, making it a challenging yet enjoyable experience for participants. Registration takes p..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon is a multi-distance running event set in the picturesque Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire, scheduled for May 24-25, 2025. Participants can choose from four solo distances: 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, along with team relay options for the longer distances...

The Crocodile 8 is an exciting running event organized by Wye Valley Runners, taking place in the picturesque countryside surrounding the villages of Tillington and Burghill, Herefordshire. This challenging race covers approximately 8.8 miles, featuring a mix of trails, tarmac, and woodland paths, w..

The Bredon Cricket Club Tower Run is a 10k trail running event scheduled for May 25, 2025. Starting and finishing at the scenic Bredon Cricket Club, the route takes participants through beautiful country lanes and paths, culminating at the summit of Bredon Hill, which features an Iron Age fort and t..

The Summer DirtRun at Kinver Edge is an exciting off-road running event featuring 5km and 10km routes through the scenic trails of Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses. Participants can enjoy a competitive atmosphere with categories for both male and female runners, and prizes awarded to the top finishers...

The Dursley Peaks Race is a challenging off-road running event scheduled for May 29, 2025. Covering approximately 10.31 km with a significant elevation gain of 318 meters, the race features demanding climbs such as Cam Peak and Uley Bury, offering participants stunning views of the surrounding count..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail running race that traverses the entire length of The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. This historic route has been in use for over 5,000 years. Scheduled for May 31, 2..

The Coombe Hill Fell Race is an exciting 7km fell run, categorized in the BS Category by the Fell Running Association. Set in Wendover, Bucks, the race features a challenging course with steep climbs and descents. Participants can enjoy a fun atmosphere, with entry fees of £5 for general participant..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail race held in Clumber Park, starting from Worksop College. This event honors Gerald Story, a founding member of the Worksop Harriers, and aims to raise funds for Cancer Research. Participants can expect a scenic route primarily on trails,..

Calver Peak is a fell race taking place in Calver Village, near Bakewell. The event features a short race covering a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 900 feet (275 m), showcasing the beautiful limestone scenery of the area. It is categorized as a Category B race, making it potent..

The Up the Nab Fell Race is an exciting running event scheduled for June 4, 2025, starting from Glossop Rugby Club in Charlesworth. This race features a challenging 3.1-mile hilly route, attracting both men and women participants. Online entries are available for £6.00 plus a booking fee, with on-th..

The Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a popular running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in the scenic Shropshire area. The race covers a distance of 6 km with a total ascent of 354 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fee..

The Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race is an annual running event organized by Lostock A.C., taking place in the scenic South/West Pennines of England. This challenging race covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a significant climb of 420 meters (1378 feet). The event is open to participants aged..

The Carsington Hill Race is an evening fell race scheduled for June 6, 2025, organized by Friends of St Margarets to support village facilities. The race covers a distance of 9.5 km (6 miles) with an ascent of 267 meters, featuring varied terrain through ancient mined landscapes and modern turbines,..

The Midnight Mountain Marathon is a distinctive running event held in the stunning Brecon Beacons, Wales. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, it features both a full marathon and a half marathon, along with a Bergen edition for those seeking an extra challenge. Participants begin their races in daylight and..