Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2024-2025

The Herefordshire & Borders Winter XC League is a series of cross-country races designed for junior athletes, featuring four events throughout the winter season. Participants compete in various age categories, including Under 11, Under 13, and Under 15, with the final standings determined by the bes..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K is a festive running event organized by Nice Work Race Management, featuring a scenic course through the beautiful Cannock Chase forest. Participants can choose between a 10K, 5K, or a Junior Fun Run, with the 10K and 5K courses primarily on hard track and fore..

The NSCCL Rugeley is part of the North Staffs Cross Country League, featuring traditional cross country races in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire. The event includes four races, with scoring based on individual and team performances across various age categories. Participants can compete as pa..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a revitalized running event that offers participants a choice between a 10-mile or a 4-mile multi-terrain route, set against the scenic backdrop of the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. After a five-year hiatus, this iconic race invites runners to experience its uniq..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park, featuring both 10k and 5k races. Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire while navigating the scenic, undulating paths around Chasewater Reservoir. The race includes prizes for top ..

The Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a multi-terrain running event taking place in the scenic Mortimer Forest, located on the Herefordshire/Shropshire border. Scheduled for December 15, 2024, the race features two routes: a challenging 10-mile course that includes the notorious Big Dippers and a climb ..

The Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) Ultra is an exciting running event featuring two routes of 30 miles and 15 miles, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle to Kington. This winter event emphasizes a no-frills, self-navigating adventure through the picturesque Marc..

The Cannock Chase Trigs is a challenging fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in the scenic Cannock Chase area. This race covers a distance of approximately 26.5 kilometers with a total ascent of 540 meters, primarily on tracks and paths, with some open terrain. Particip..

The Bodenham Bound 5K and 10K Charity Run is an exciting annual event taking place in January 2025 at Bodenham Arboretum in Worcestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km or a 10km run, which involves two laps of the scenic course featuring challenging multi-terrain conditions. This charity r..

The 10k Guided Run - Overton will take place in Overton on Saturday 11 January 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The DirtRun Dudmaston 10K is an exciting off-road running event scheduled for January 19, 2025, at Comer Woods, part of the Dudmaston Estate. Participants will navigate a scenic 10km route through the beautiful trails of Comer Woods. The event offers category prizes, including real ale from Teme Val..

The Holly Challenge is an exciting running event scheduled for January 25, 2025, in Lightmoor, Telford, set within the scenic Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Participants can choose from four distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, or a full marathon, making it suitable for runners of all levels. The event pro..

The Icing On The Cake is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, featuring both half (13.1 miles) and full (26.2 miles) marathon options. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, participants will navigate a scenic route that showcases the rugged beauty of the area, starting ..

The Dovedale Big Daddy is a challenging fell race set in the picturesque Manifold and Dovedale valleys, featuring a distance of 20.4 km with 1370 meters of elevation gain. Participants will tackle nine steep climbs and descents, testing their endurance and strength. This event is part of the Limesto..

The Rhino Challenge is a unique running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park in Warwickshire, offering participants a 6-hour time limit to complete as many laps of a 3.3-mile course as they desire. This event caters to all abilities, allowing runners, hikers, and walkers to enjoy the scenic, runna..

The Muddy Woody 6 is a challenging 6-mile trail race set in Haugh Woods, Herefordshire, known for its steep climbs and technical descents, totaling approximately 1000ft in elevation. Celebrating its 27th year, this event features chip timing, well-marked courses, and is marshalled for safety. Partic..

The Porsche Wolverhampton Cannock Chase Forest event features a captivating trail race set in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest. Participants can choose from four distances: 20, 15, 10, and 5 miles, catering to runners of all abilities. The course offers a mix of challenging hills and beautiful forest..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event set along the scenic banks of the River Severn, featuring routes of 9 miles, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 19 miles (3/4 Marathon), 28 miles, and 37 miles. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, this event follows the successful Railway Ultra and of..

The 42nd South Shropshire Circular is a challenging 27-mile running event set in the scenic countryside of South Shropshire, starting and finishing at Clee Village Hall. Participants will navigate a route that remains undisclosed until the day of the event, featuring 5000 feet of ascent. The event i..

The Kinver Edge DirtRun is an exciting off-road running event set in the scenic Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses. Participants will complete two laps of a 9.5km route, showcasing the beautiful tracks and trails of the area. The event is open to runners aged 14 and above, with a limit of 100 participant..