Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Experience a flexible multi day running event in Shropshire with distances ranging from 8 miles to a full marathon. Join for one two or three days starting from a scenic venue in Telford.

Explore ancient trees and rolling trails in Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026 with a half marathon or a 7.6 mile Super Seven. Enjoy timed, fully marshalled courses, finishers medals and a friendly forest atmosphere with cafe and on course suppor..

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.

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.

Experience the 45th edition of this classic Shropshire fell race featuring a 5.5 mile course with 1700 feet of elevation. Join the final event of the Shropshire Winter Series starting from Ercall Wood Academy in Telford.

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.

Experience the Shropshire Hills through a series of trail challenges ranging from 6.5 to 50 miles. Enjoy local specialty food and scenic summits while navigating historic hillforts and ancient woodlands.

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 Shropshire's stunning landscapes with a 10 or 22 mile route starting at the historic Holdgate Church and climbing to the summit of Abdon Burf. Enjoy local hospitality with refreshments and cake along the way.

Experience a 41.4 mile circular journey around Coventry through the agricultural landscapes of Warwickshire and Solihull. This annual off road challenge is open to solo walkers, runners, and relay teams.

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..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging multi-distance trail event in Worcestershire, following the Worcestershire Way. Runners can choose from 23, 31, 38, or 47-mile routes, with significant ascent on the longest course. All finishers rec..

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.