Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Telford T50 Trail Run is an annual event offering runners a choice of 50 or 10 miles along the scenic Telford pathway, which features notable sites like Ironbridge and the Wrekin. The course takes participants on a challenging yet rewarding journey through historic and industrial areas of Telfor..

Barlaston Ups and Downs is part of a popular Spring Treble series of trail races held over three consecutive Thursday evenings in April. The event features a challenging off-road course of approximately four to five miles, set in the scenic Staffordshire countryside. Runners of all abilities are wel..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, set in the scenic Malvern Hills. Participants will embark on an 18-mile journey that includes a challenging elevation gain of over 1300 meters, while enjoying breathtaking views along the Malverns ridge. The..

The Corvedale Cake Walk is a challenge walking event organized by the Marches Group of the Long Distance Walkers Association. Set in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, participants can choose between two routes: a 22-mile trek that includes a climb to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is an exciting ultra-running event scheduled for May 3, 2025, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Participants can choose from four race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest route featuring a challenging ascent of over 2,900 meters. The course pr..

The "May The Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Following a successful 2024 event, entries for the 2025 race are now open, with a limit of 200 p..

The Sheinton Steeplechase is a popular cross-country running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable fell running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.3 km with a total ascent of 100 meters, making it an accessible challenge for runners. Par..

The Eastnor Castle Backyard event, scheduled for May 10, 2025, features both solo and relay running options. Participants can choose between an 8-hour race covering 33.3 miles or a 12-hour race covering 50 miles, both set on a 4.167-mile course. Solo runners will start new laps on the hour, while re..

The Caradoc Classic is a fell running event organized by the Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.6 km with a total ascent of 268 meters, catering to both adult and junior participants. Registration takes place o..

The The Shindig in The Shire will take place in Corfton on Saturday 17 May 2025.

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 60-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route along the River Severn, starting from Shrewsbury and concluding in Worcester. Runners will experience a flat course with picturesque views, passing through notable landmarks suc..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Participants will face a total ascent and descent of 4,800 feet, navigating a scenic route that includes various local landmarks. The event is designed to be both challenging and enjoya..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a challenging 57-mile ultra marathon that takes participants on a scenic point-to-point route starting from Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. Runners will traverse through picturesque locations including Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, and Gloucest..

Batch Bash is a fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.3 km with a total ascent of 305 meters, making it a challenging yet enjoyable experience for participants. Registration takes p..

The Crocodile 8 is an exciting running event organized by Wye Valley Runners, taking place in the picturesque countryside surrounding the villages of Tillington and Burghill, Herefordshire. This challenging race covers approximately 8.8 miles, featuring a mix of trails, tarmac, and woodland paths, w..

The Summer DirtRun at Kinver Edge is an exciting off-road running event featuring 5km and 10km routes through the scenic trails of Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses. Participants can enjoy a competitive atmosphere with categories for both male and female runners, and prizes awarded to the top finishers...

The Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a popular running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in the scenic Shropshire area. The race covers a distance of 6 km with a total ascent of 354 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fee..

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser is an exciting running event that offers participants a choice of distances: 7 miles, 14 miles, or a full marathon. This unique race, now in its fifth year, takes place along a scenic route starting from Coalport Village Hall, featuring parts of the Silkin Way and cr..

The Summer DirtRun 2 at Wyre Forest is an exciting off-road running event scheduled for June 11, 2025. Participants will tackle a 10km single-lap course through the scenic trails of Wyre Forest, starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Open to runners aged 14 and above, the event allows Canicro..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race set in the picturesque Staffordshire countryside, specifically in the village of Gnosall. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, this event welcomes up to 400 runners of all abilities to participate in an 11.2K course that features the Shropshire Union Canal, dis..