Trail Running calendar near Sandwell Valley 2026-2027

A six hour lap-based trail event at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry, using a 3.3 mile loop through woodland and meadow. Options include a medal or a tree token, rucking is allowed and dogs are not permitted.

A night trail 10k at Coombe Abbey Park on 30 September 2026. The route runs through woodland, meadows and fields and requires a head or chest torch. Petzl may be on site with demo lamps and water is provided in biodegradable cups.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a long distance trail event around South Yorkshire with solo and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles. The undulating route includes about 800 m of climb and is based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club.

A tenth anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross race across the Upper Wreake valley with varied terrain and countryside views. Limited to 200 entrants, entries close on 30 September 2026.

Two waymarked routes from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District, offering 26.2 and 14.3 mile options and refreshments at checkpoints. The event includes timing, a bag drop and dietary options at the finish.

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

A long running cross country race through the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold near Thorpe, featuring a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A Mini Dash offers a shorter 1 1/4 mile race for U12s.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Off-road runners and walkers follow a route of approximately 10 miles through Charnwood countryside on 4 October 2026, with a 1 mile junior fun run. Entry fees vary by date and the event provides water, refreshments, bag storage and first a..

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on Saturday 10 October 2026, offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, on-course water and finishers medals.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

A circular 55 km trail ultra in the Forest of Dean using a GPX navigation route. The course mixes technical single track, riverside sections and viewpoints, includes on-course aid stations and a canicross category.

A mainly off-road 8.9 km race with 267 m of ascent around Tideswell and Litton, passing Peters Stone and the trig point at Hay Cop before finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 mile trail race on 10 October 2026 starting and finishing at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire. The varied route includes forest, fields and riverside paths, one midway aid station, first aid cover and a brewery finisher re..