Trail Running calendar near Worcester 2025-2026

Run the rugged Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with The Icing on the Cake, choose a half loop or the full double lap. Waymarked National Trust trails, on course support, a finishers medal and a cake competition make it rewarding.

Event overview DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finis..

Tackle the Dovedale Big Daddy, a classic fell race around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys on 1 February 2026. Expect 20 km of rugged trails with big climbs and rewarding views, plus soup and cake after the finish.

Tackle as many laps as you like in six hours at Daventry Country Park on a scenic 3.3 mile off road loop, from a brisk 5k to ultra distances. Canicross and rucking are welcome for a friendly, flexible challenge in nature.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Choose from 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile options on undulating forest trails at Cannock Chase, ideal for spring marathon training. Enjoy scenic routes, free parking, bespoke medals and free race photos.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile route through parkland, riverside paths and woods in North Milton Keynes, including the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel. Canicross friendly, one lap with on the day race pack pickup and finish line goodies.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra Winter sends runners on a scenic 4.17 mile loop in the Black Mountains, blending trail and tarmac with a touch of climbing. Complete a loop each hour; reach 32 miles for a medal and outlast everyone to win.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.

Run Bath's Two Tunnels, passing through Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with distances from 500 m up to 50 km plus relays. Support Sustrans and enjoy unique underground scenery and a lively festival atmosphere.

Ironwood Challenge is a scenic six mile trail through ancient woodland and hilly fields above Long Ashton, with mixed terrain and famously muddy sections. Chip timed, the race offers post run cake and supports Wellspring Counselling.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

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.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.