Trail Running calendar near Kidderminster 2025-2026

The Waverley Dash is a roughly 10 km trail race held on the Waverley Lakes area between Handsworth and Treeton, southeast of Sheffield. The mostly flat, off-road course loops around lakes, trails and fields and can be muddy in wet weather; runners are advised to wear trail shoes. The route is fully..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a running event held at Cannock Chase Forest in Staffordshire (WS15 2UA). The day offers four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, designed for all abilities and paces. Runners experience a wooded, hilly course starting at the rifle range cadet hut, t..

Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a fundraising walking event staged from Wistanstow Village Hall in southwest Shropshire, organized by the LDWA Marches Group. Participants choose 12, 18, or 26 miles, routing west to Clun, north to Bishop’s Castle, and back to Wistanstow. The undulating course trav..

Nine Edges is a 20-mile off-road challenge in the Peak District, running from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. The route climbs about 900 metres, crossing high moorland and gritstone edges, and can be tackled by running, walking, or climbing. Checkpoints along the way provide wate..

Ultra X England is a multi-day ultramarathon and trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, based in the village of Edale. It offers six race distances ranging from 12km to 110km, including a two-day 110km option. The event features well-marked courses with medical and thera..

Rasselbock Backyard Ultra – Hardwick Hall takes place on the Hardwick Hall Estate in Derbyshire, inside the hall's footprint, with the grounds and farmland forming the course. Runners complete a single 4.161-mile loop every hour, continuing until only one participant remains. The route is a mix of e..

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run takes place at Bakewell Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire. It offers three scenic distances: 22km, 15km and 9km, each showcasing the Peak District’s beauty. Runners start on the Monsal Trail beside the River Derwent, with views of Chatsworth House, then pass Edensor before..

Defeat Delamere, hosted by Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, returns at Delamere Forest in Cheshire. The event offers 5k, 10k, and 16k routes, plus a mini-miler for younger participants. Runners collect race packs with numbers and timing chips at on-day registration, followed by a group warm-up bef..

The NOTFAST Ponton Plod is a charity running and walking event based at the Great Ponton Village Centre, near Grantham in Lincolnshire. Four routes start from Great Ponton: 10 km, 12 miles, 17 miles, and 26.4 miles, using footpaths, bridleways and minor roads through picturesque villages toward the..

The Peak District Challenge is a scenic trekking and running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Hathersage. It offers five distance options catering to various skill levels: 25km (Copper), 50km (Bronze), 75km (Silver), 100km (Gold), and an intense 100-mile challenge to be com..

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra (Summer BYU) takes place near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys. The course features a 4.167-mile loop that is half trail and half tarmac, with a single gradual climb and a short steep section. Designed for speed on largely flat terrain, the event uses an open-..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

High Peak 40 is an ultramarathon around the Peak District, starting and finishing in Buxton, United Kingdom. The 40-mile route weaves through scenic trails, paths, and roads, taking in Goyt Valley, Eccles Pike, Mam Tor, Cave Dale, Tideswell, Monsal Trail, and two Deep Dales. The event emphasizes a c..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend is a scenic running event held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, along the disused railway line from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. Covering a 13-mile (half marathon) multi-terrain course with a slight downhill gradient, the race offers stunning views of the Derbyshire..

Humanity Direct Tring Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Tring Cricket Club in Hertfordshire, near London. Distances available: 50 km ultra, 27 km half ultra, and 10 km. Elevation gain: 135–597 m.The route showcases the Chilterns, including Ashridge Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and Wendov..

Centurion Running’s Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a 50-mile single-loop ultramarathon set in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The route climbs around 5,600 feet and traverses picturesque villages rich in history, including locations made famous by British film..

Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler take place around Clipston, near Market Harborough, with start/finish at Clipston Recreation Ground, Station Road. The event offers two distances: a half marathon and a country 5-mile (ish) race, suited to trail newcomers or a shorter challenge. The routes run..

Peak Raid Race 1 – Edale takes place in Edale, in the Peak District. It is the first of four 3-hour score-orienteering style fell races organized by Explorer Events. Runners choose their own route through varied terrain—from challenging high moorland to runnable limestone dales—and aim to visit as m..

The Stanage Struggle is a friendly 9.9km fell race held in Hathersage, starting from St Michael’s Primary School. The course features a challenging 355m climb and is classified as a category B fell race under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. Designed as an accessible introduction to fell runnin..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. The course features steep technical climbs, long descents, and offers stunning views, catering to a range of runners seeking a tough and scenic race. The event starts and finishes at the vi..