Trail Running calendar near Dudley 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic off road 9.5 km trail around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, run as two laps over tracks and trails. Limited to 100 runners, the event includes medals, finish goodies and prizes for the top three in each category.

Join the Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire at Irchester on 25 January and Brigstock on 22 February. Choose 5 km to 15 km on mixed trails, paths and roads with a muddy hill to test you and a custom medal for fini..

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

Tackle the 7 mile Eckington Epic on 22 February 2026, a self guided trail run through woodland, farmland and runnable climbs around Marsh Lane. Enjoy unmarked routes, a friendly community finish and simple UKA entry options.

Run the Knype Pools 5 on 22 February 2026 with Biddulph Running Club, a scenic 5 mile trail loop around Knypersley Reservoir. Support the mayor's chosen charity and enjoy a friendly pre race fun run and community atmosphere.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50 mile trail around Chester, linking the Sandstone Trail, Delamere Forest and Helsby Hill within a 17 hour cut off. The 2026 event is sold out and mandatory kit plus a GPS tracker are required.

Challenge yourself at the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a 24 mile route with 3,900 ft of climb across wild moorland around Dovestone Reservoir. Fully supported with four checkpoints; event is full but a wait list is open.

Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series offers a 10K or half marathon through pine forest and open heath with steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical trails. Canicross welcome and eco friendly wooden medals for finishers.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Tackle the 25 mile South Shropshire Circular from Minsterley Village Hall, a navigational challenge across scenic hills with checkpoints and a 10 hour limit. Organised by LDWA and currently full with a waiting list.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 3 miles.

The Wingerworth Wobble is a 4.66 mile trail race through fields woods and rolling hills in Derbyshire. Expect a marked course, a runnable hill finish, a finisher medal and refreshments while supporting local causes.

Cloud Nine is a classic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back, offering rugged trails and great views. Entry is by pre registration only, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit rules apply.

Choose a 10k or half marathon and enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park on 1 March 2026. Fully marked and marshaled routes include village passages and a few stiles on the half for a rewa..

Take part in Scrimshire's Scramble, a community 10K around North Leverton Windmill that threads scenic lanes and trails. Volunteer run to raise funds for the 212 year old mill, with finishers getting local flour, an eco medal and honey.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Take on the Winter Green Man Ultra around Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 or 30 mile options, solo or in pairs. Self navigated route, staffed checkpoints and a festive finish at Ashton Park with a tech tee and bespoke medal.

Hit the trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 10 km and Canicross routes over riverside paths, rocky sections and a set of steps to conquer. Organised event with on site facilities and great reviews.

Explore moorland trails and reservoir views at Saddleworth Res's in Greenfield, Oldham on Saturday 7 March 2026. Choose 25, 44 or 60 km unmarked courses that test navigation, with checkpoints, refreshments and live tracking.

Join the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km single lap across muddy Cannock Chase trails with climbs, fast descents and the infamous Ditch of Doom. Kids course, camping and on site parking make it a great family friendly race day.