Trail Running calendar near Sandwell Valley 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods with distances ranging from a junior race to a half marathon. Enjoy gravel paths and views of the Chilterns with chip timing and themed medals for all finishers.

Experience a scenic thirty kilometer circular fell race through ancient woodland and Roman roads. This chipped and sign posted event is open to runners and walkers looking to explore the Midshires Way.

A 10 mile trail race through Radnor forest in Mid Wales on 23 August 2026, held in aid of the Special Care Baby Unit in Hereford. The route reaches Black Mixen at 2130 ft and includes forestry roads, moorland and tree covered single track.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

An England Athletics affiliated club in Pershore, Worcestershire, Pershore Plum Plodders runs weekly parkrun meetups and Plod Nights, operates a members-only kit shop, and organises the annual Plum 10k with published results for recent year..

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 features individual and team formats using 10x400m and 10x800m leg structures. Entry is for participants aged 18 or older and fees vary by category.

A 10 km fell race around Sir William Hill and Abney Moor on 1 September 2026, starting and finishing in Eyam. The event includes prizes from the Barrel Inn, a post-race barbecue and a 3 km on-day junior race for ages 11 to 16.

An evening fell race on 3 September 2026 covering 8 km with 360 m ascent across Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. Mandatory FRA kit applies and runners must reach the top of Brown Wardle within 24 minutes.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A charity trail running festival centred at Colne Valley High School, Huddersfield, offering 50mi, 50km, 27km, 10km and a junior 1.4km run with waymarked circular routes, mandatory kit and staffed feed stations.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Participate in a unique fell race where teams carry beer barrels over the Edale moors. This family friendly event includes individual fell races and children's categories while supporting local primary schools.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills centred on Carding Mill Valley, offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K routes. Single lap courses cross National Trust land and require participants to carry basic kit and water.

A last person standing looped race at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one can start the next lap. The course mixes estate trails and farmland and the event currently has a wait list.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate in September 2026, using the estate’s new route and 237 m of climb. Entry includes admission to Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials plus food and grandstand seating.