Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

A 6.5 km hill run from Trefonen Village Hall with 150 m of ascent, mixed farmland, woods and country lanes. The partly waymarked course includes varied underfoot conditions and a trig point on Mynydd Myfyr; entry is available on the day.

Crocodile 8 on 24 May 2026 is a hilly trail and tarmac race around Tillington and Burghill with music en route and an after-event party at Burghill Community Academy. Senior and junior distances are available.

A backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 29 May 2026 where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event features a race village, limited on site accommodation and basic recovery facilities.

A reworked May 2026 50 mile trail around Telford passing Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, recommended trail shoes and a 9PM cut off. Participants report good waymarking and well stocked aid stations.

03 June 2026 at Kinver Edge, a 10 km trail run over two laps on local tracks with varied climbs. Canicross is permitted and advance entries cost £10, with limited places and series entry open until 1 May 2026.

A 6 km fell race near Pontesbury on 3 June 2026 with 354 m of ascent, organised by Mercia Fell Runners. Entry is available by pre-entry or on the day and a junior race takes place earlier the same evening.

A four-race summer cross country series in Herefordshire and nearby venues from 3 June to 15 July 2026, with events at Treworgan Farm, Shobdon Woods, Bearwood Farm and Newton Court. Entry is limited to eligible first claim club members.

A themed fundraising run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a marathon on a route from The Unicorn Inn through the Silkin Way and across Ironbridge; fancy dress is encouraged.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

MacTuffX in Sutton Coldfield on 6 June 2026 combines ten Xercises and running across Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, with a LITE weight option and age requirement of 18 or over.

Take on the Passing Clouds fell race in the Peak District on Sun 7 Jun 2026, a scenic but testing 15.7 km trail with 565 m of climb around Tittesworth Reservoir. Entry on the day from £9 for members, parking charges apply.

Experience a 10k run through the National Trust Brockhampton Estate. This limited entry event features a hilly course with views and welcomes cani cross participants.

Join the Calton Crawl on Tue 9 Jun 2026 in the Peak District for an energetic 8.5 km trail run with 244 m of climb, offering great views and a proper challenge. Friendly village hall base and day entries welcome for a low cost event.

A multi terrain 11.2 km race and a chip timed family fun run at Gnosall Family Sports Club on 13 June 2026. The course follows canal towpath, farmland, woodland and a boardwalk and includes technical shirts, medals and official timing.

A point-to-point 15 mile trail race along the Offa's Dyke footpath between Hay-on-Wye and Kington with three water stations, relay options at mid-race handover points, and age-group prizes.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Sandwell Valley Country Park organised by Cancer Research UK, with wave starts, on-course obstacles and a finishers medal. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; participants must be 13 or older.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum on 13 June 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options; mixed-terrain routes, online-only entry with limited places, and funds raised for local charity and scout group support.

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.

An evening 10 km trail race around the high points of Milford and Brocton on Cannock Chase. The course is self navigation with route arrows and a suggested GPX file; entry is £10 and any profits go to Muscular Dystrophy.