Trail Running calendar near Sandwell Valley 2026-2027

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Bakewell, Derbyshire with music zones, a finisher medal and multiple distances. Laps repeat a 2.5k loop offering 15 to 90 obstacles in a non timed, family friendly format.

Trail ultramarathons in the Peak District on 12–13 September 2026 with distances from 12 km to 110 km, UTMB Index status and camping options. The event also forms part of the GB SLAM series.

A 20 mile Peak District traverse over nine gritstone edges raising funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team. Options to walk, run or climb, with mandatory navigation and safety kit, refreshments and bus transport back included in the entry fee.

MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus on 12 September 2026 offers functional fitness races combining ten Xercises with running in 10x400m and 10x800m formats, available for Solo, Doubles and five person Relay teams for adults only.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

Raven 7 is an 11.25 km fell race with 445 m of ascent around Llanarmon yn lal, based at the Raven Inn. Entry is £5 on the day and the course is partially marked.

A long, non-commercial fell race in the Black Mountains with a 27.4 km route and 1586 m of ascent. The event uses five checkpoints, requires full navigational kit, and operates on open access land with no on-course water provided.

An 81 mile ultra on the Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire run as a single loop within 24 hours. The runnable course links villages, has seven aid stations, live tracking and guided recce weekends to preview the route.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

A *10 km* trail race around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, run on flat tree lined paths with water views. Participants must be 15 years or over and agree to the event terms.

Autumn Wolf Run offers 5K and 10K obstacle courses through woodland, fields and water at The Offchurch Bury in Offchurch on 12 September 2026. Organised by Islamic Help, the event includes a minimum fundraising requirement of £250.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

A sunset half marathon in the Clwydian Hills that climbs to Moel Famau, runs mostly on tracks and paths, includes snack stations and a community school finish, and accepts canicross entries.

Scenic trail races from Bakewell Showground in the Peak District offering a half marathon, 15k and 9.1k. Routes follow the Monsal Trail with river and Chatsworth views and include chip timing, refreshments and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A hilly, chip timed trail race in the Colne Valley on 13 September 2026 covering roughly 6.0 miles with about 300 m of climb. The marshalled and waymarked route finishes at Zapato Brewery and offers mainly trail surfaces.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.