Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Summer DirtRun 4 at Kinver Edge is an off-road running event held at Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses in Stourbridge, UK. The race offers two distances: a 5km single lap and a 10km double lap route, winding through scenic tracks and trails. Open to runners aged 14 and above, the event welcomes canicros..

The Warslow Fell Race, organized by Staffordshire Moorlands Athletics Club, is a challenging fell running event held in Warslow, Buxton, Derbyshire. The senior race covers 10 km (6.2 miles) with a demanding ascent of 675 meters (2215 feet), featuring steep and technical climbs and descents suitable..

July the Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, starting from Coalport Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 7 miles, 14 miles (half marathon), or a full marathon. The marathon involves three laps of the course, while the half marathon..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a unique point-to-point race held along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, the course is largely flat with some gentle inclines at locks and bridges, featuring a memorable 360-meter..

Tittesworth Water is a trail running event held at Tittesworth Reservoir in Staffordshire, set for July 6, 2025. It offers three challenging routes: 10K, 22K, and a 50K ultra, each featuring steep climbs and descents across the scenic southern Peak District. All races start by ascending Hen Cloud, p..

The Wild One: Multi Lap Marathon is a fun, off-road running event held at Old Elizabethans Cricket Club in Worcester. Scheduled for July 6, 2025, it features a 2.62-mile loop combining grass, wooded trails, and tarmac. Participants can choose from solo full marathon (10 laps), solo half marathon (5..

The Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a popular running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Traditionally an autumn race, it has been moved to early summer to offer runners the experience of dappled sunlight and summer breezes through beautiful woodland trails. The event fea..

The Stiperstones Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging 6.7 km fell running event with a total ascent of 375 meters. Held near Snailbeach village in the West Midlands, the course features a steady climb to the summit of the Stiperstones, followed by a descent through Perkins B..

The Summer 10K, organized by Big Bear Events, takes place at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry. This scenic race features a 10-kilometer course through woodland, meadows, and grass fields with varied terrain including exposed tree roots and uneven surfaces, offering an undulating but not hilly route. Th..

The Swan Challenge is a trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, featuring a scenic 3.3-mile loop through mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland. This 6-hour event allows participants of all abilities to run, hike, or walk as many laps as they wish within the time limit, maki..

The Hallow 12 Parish Challenge is an outdoor running and walking event held in the village of Hallow, Worcester, UK. Participants can choose from five circular routes of varying distances: 10, 14, 18, 26.5, and 40 miles, all traversing mainly off-road public footpaths through 12 local parishes. The..

The Piece of Cake Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire, on July 13, 2024. Participants can choose from three distances: 10K, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), or Marathon (26.2 miles), all set against the stunning backdrop of the Shropshire Hills and The L..

Ludlow10 is a scenic running event held in Ludlow, Shropshire, starting at Ludlow Rugby Club. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, it offers three race distances: a half marathon, 10k, and 5k, suitable for various age groups. The courses traverse quiet lanes, local woods, and beautiful trails, including off..

Conquer Cannock is a running event held at Cannock Chase, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a challenging mix of terrain with hills, loose surfaces, and exposed tree roots, set amidst the scenic forest trails...

The Hillfort Hustle is a scenic trail running event held in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, featuring 10-mile and 5-mile race options. Both courses include a challenging climb to the Iron Age Hillfort at Croft Ambrey, offering stunning views of the North Herefordshire countryside. The route passes through..

The Summer Midweek Race - The Off-road One will take place in Warwick on Wednesday 23 July 2025.

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 at Moseley Rugby Club in Birmingham. 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-road, flat, and fast, fea..

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 race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..