Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Join the 45th Wrekin Fell Race in Telford for a classic Category A short fell race featuring 1700 feet of climbing. Finish the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood Academy with distances for both senior and junior runners.

Enjoy a festive multi terrain run around the picturesque Chasewater Reservoir with distances ranging from a Junior Run to 20 km. This undulating course features professional timing, bespoke medals, and a friendly atmosphere.

Explore Kingsbury Water Park's ponds and river on a flat, flexible course. Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you like within six hours. This event welcomes all paces, from a single lap to an ultra distance.

Choose from four trail distances ranging from 10K to 80K through the scenic Shropshire Hills. Enjoy local food specialties and historic routes in this inclusive event for both runners and walkers.

Explore the stunning Malvern Hills on a guided 18-mile social trail run. The route takes in all the ridge summits with over 1300m of ascent, returning via lesser-known woodland trails. It's a group experience, not a race, finishing with a p..

Martley Madness is a 10-mile trail and country lane race through the Worcestershire countryside. The undulating route features woodland, Rodge Hill, and part of the Worcestershire Way. All finishers get a medal and celebratory cake at the f..

Experience the scenic forest trails of Cannock Chase with a half marathon 10k or 5k race. Enjoy chip timed results and a unique themed medal while running through one of England’s most historic natural landscapes.

Experience the beauty of Shropshire on a 10 or 22 mile course climbing Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge. Enjoy a well supported route with homemade cakes and refreshments starting from the historic Holdgate Church.

Experience a scenic 13 mile offroad race across the ridge of the Malvern Hills. This hilly trail event features a friendly atmosphere with no cut off times and well stocked aid stations for all runners.

Complete a 41.4 mile circular route around Coventry through the scenic Warwickshire countryside. This annual event welcomes solo runners, walkers, and relay teams for an off road challenge with full checkpoint support.

Test your endurance at Eastnor Castle with solo or relay backyard challenges on a mud free four mile loop. Enjoy a scenic parkland course with on site camping and refreshment stations in the heart of Herefordshire.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

Event Overview The Dragonfly Challenge is a timed running event with a 6-hour duration. Participants decide how far they run by completing as many laps of a 5.3 km (3.3-mile) course as they wish within the time limit. This means the total d..

Experience a challenging trail event along the Worcestershire Way with four distance options up to 47 miles. Navigate steep climbs with support from checkpoints and pace leaders to earn a bespoke finishers medal.

Run a half or full marathon through the scenic Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd. This exclusive event is limited to 200 runners and features a challenging lap course with a commemorative finisher medal.

Experience a weekend of trail running in the Cotswolds with distances ranging from a 10K to a 100KM ultra marathon. Starting from Ilmington these UKA regulated races now include a new 50K option for all participants.

A provisional cross-country race at Sheinton Church near Cressage on 6 May 2026. The course is 5.3 km with 100 m ascent, entry is on day only with a fee of £8, and 2026 will be the last running.