Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

An annual off road event at Cannock Chase featuring a chip timed five mile race and a two mile fun run with medals, age and team prizes, and a cash award for course records.

A short pairs race on Haddon Hill in Carding Mill Valley where one runner sprints to the top, tags a partner, and the partner runs back down. Entries are on the day only at £10 per pair and the minimum age is over 12.

An obstacle 5k at Worcester Racecourse on 18 July 2026 with mixed grass and pavement sections. Participants must be 13 or older, there is a £50 minimum fundraising target, and onsite facilities include toilets and refreshments.

Trail races of 10 mile and 5 mile in Aymestrey on 19 July 2026, with a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked and marshalled with water stations, on the day entries if capacity and a juniors 2 km race.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

The Summer DirtRun - Evesham will take place in Evesham on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A family-friendly fun run in Coventry featuring giant inflatable obstacles on a 2.5k lap, with distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones, a finisher medal and on-course water.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park on 26 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass, woodland and tarmac surfaces. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event provides basic facilities and fundraising support.

Circular 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile canal and river routes around Birmingham, mostly off road and flat, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. The courses visit urban and industrial heritage sites and include multiple checkpoints.

An informal, untimed 6-mile group run around Croome Park with a lake-and-bridge route, multi-terrain surface, post-run cake and tea, and proceeds donated to the National Trust.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

The Malvern Joggers 10K will take place in Malvern Wells on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Summer DirtRun - Wyre Forest will take place in Kidderminster on Tuesday 18 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

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.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A linear 45 mile walk or run across Wales from Anchor Bridge to Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth, including Plynlimon at 2467 ft. The event has an 18 hour limit and a weekend package with accommodation, transport and route support included.

A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.