Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Summer Midweek Race 3 - The Off-road One is part of the Tempo Summer Midweek Race Series held in Ilmington, UK, at the Ilmington Sports & Social Club. This event offers a unique off-road running experience, distinguishing it from the other road races in the series. Participants can enjoy a chall..

The Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth on the River Severn. Participants can choose from 9 miles, half marathon, 19 miles, 28 miles, or 37 miles. The route offers scenic views of the river and industrial heritage, wit..

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-r..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, it offers 5k and 10k distances suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course features an undulating trail that skirts field boundaries, passes t..

The Ragleth Inn Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, takes place near Little Stretton in the West Midlands. This challenging fell race covers 4.4 km with 390 meters of ascent on a new course introduced in 2024. The route features varied terrain including Callow Hollow and Callow summit, with..

The Pershore Plum 10k is a chip-timed, multi-terrain flat 10-kilometer race held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Starting at Pershore Leisure Centre, the course runs through Pershore High Street, crosses the river, and passes through the surrounding countryside near Wick before finishing in Abbey Park..

The Ross on Wye 10K Riverbank Run is a popular running event held in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, featuring chip-timed 10K and 5K races along with a family fun run. The course is flat and multi-terrain, running alongside the scenic River Wye, incorporating river paths with grass and mud sections. The..

The Across Wales Walk is a renowned challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. Participants walk or run a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting from Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. The c..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race is a challenging 30.5 km (19-mile) fell running event held in Church Stretton, UK, organized by Telford Athletic Club. Featuring a total ascent of 1357 meters, the race route includes summits such as Pole Bank, The Ragleth, Caer Caradoc, The Lawley, and The Long Mynd...

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular walking event held at Wistanstow Village Hall in Shropshire, England. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, heading west..

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all levels from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and hil..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The forest provides..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. Featuring steep technical climbs, long descents, and stunning views, the course offers a demanding yet rewarding experience for runners. The event starts and finishes at the village hall, w..

The Ilam Three Peaks Fell Race is a classic, fully-marked 4-mile (6.4 km) loop held near Ilam Primary School, UK. The challenging course features a steep initial climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing, and fast sections connecting three summits, with a total ascent of 520 meters. The event is part..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry is a unique night-time trail running event organized by Big Bear Events. Set in the scenic Coombe Abbey Park, the 10-kilometer course features woodland, meadows, and grass fields with undulating terrain, exposed tree roots, and uneven surfa..

The Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile course through mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland, offering a scenic and relatively flat route mostly on stone pathways. Runners can choose their dis..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half is a trail running event held at the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre near Kidderminster, UK. Participants can choose between a challenging 13-mile half marathon or a shorter 7.6-mile Super Seven route. The course winds through ancient woodland and scenic landscapes, off..

The Monross Trailblazers - Blaze the Biblins is a trail running event held on October 5, 2025, at Biblins Youth Campsite near Doward, Ross-on-Wye, within one of Britain's finest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Covering approximately 6 miles (10k), the course features a mix of climbs, fla..