Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A family-friendly fun run in Coventry featuring giant inflatable obstacles on a 2.5k lap, with distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones, a finisher medal and on-course water.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park on 26 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass, woodland and tarmac surfaces. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event provides basic facilities and fundraising support.

LDWA challenge event offering 30, 26.3 and 18.5 mile routes along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with checkpoints and a two course finish meal.

An informal, untimed 6-mile group run around Croome Park with a lake-and-bridge route, multi-terrain surface, post-run cake and tea, and proceeds donated to the National Trust.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

The Malvern Joggers 10K will take place in Malvern Wells on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A single lap 10 km off road race through Wyre Forest on 18 Aug 2026 with limited places, canicross allowed and no on the night prizes.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A linear 45 mile walk or run across Wales from Anchor Bridge to Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth, including Plynlimon at 2467 ft. The event has an 18 hour limit and a weekend package with accommodation, transport and route support included.

A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.

A 19 mile fell race around Church Stretton with multiple summits, unmarked sections and required navigation; minimum age 19.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

Autumn Wolf is a two day trail event in Warwickshire on 12 and 13 September 2026, featuring adult 10K and 5K routes plus junior 6K and 3K races across woodland, fields, streams and mud.

Three supported walks of 12, 18 or 26 miles start and finish at Wistanstow Village Hall, following an undulating route through the Shropshire Hills AONB with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

A fully marked 4 mile loop around Ilam with steep climbs, a river crossing and three summits, licensed by the Fell Runners Association and open to runners aged 18 and over.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.