Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Take on the 13th edition of the Dirty Dozen, a 12km off-road trail run through the rugged landscape of Cannock Chase. The figure-eight course passes forest paths, stone tracks, and the infamous Ditch of Doom. A shorter kids' race also offer..

Tackle 580m of ascent on this challenging 7.8km fell race through Carding Mill Valley. Part of the Shropshire Winter Series, it features rocky tracks and steep descents. Full mandatory kit is required for all participants.

A flexible three day running event based at The Unicorn Inn in Telford with options of 8 miles, a half marathonish distance or a full marathon across one, two or three days, and a ticket range from about £42 to £115.

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.

This 5.5-mile fell race with 1700 feet of climb is the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series. It's an FRA Category A short race starting from Ercall Wood Academy. The event includes a shorter junior race and offers prizes across multiple c..

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a spring trail event in the Shropshire Hills, featuring four distances from 10K to 80K. It supports the Grow Cook Learn charity's education programmes. Runners and walkers explore the area's landscape, his..

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..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon races on the mixed-terrain trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Run through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a course with supportive markers and helpers. The event sup..

The Corvedale Cake Walk is a scenic challenge event in Shropshire with 10-mile and 22-mile routes. Starting at Holdgate Church, both routes ascend to the county's highest point, Abdon Burf. Walkers and runners are welcome to enjoy the views..

Walk or run the 40 mile A Coventry Way Challenge through the countryside around Coventry. The event offers full support with checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish, and the option to participate solo or in a relay team.

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..

A trail event on 2 May 2026 at Carding Mill Valley offering a half marathon (one 13.1-mile lap) or a full marathon (two laps). Entries for the main race are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs the week of May 4th.