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..

Experience a traditional winter fell race through the scenic hills of Carding Mill Valley. This 7.8 km course offers significant elevation for experienced runners prepared with the required safety mountain kit.

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.

Experience the 45th edition of this classic Shropshire fell race featuring a 5.5 mile course with 1700 feet of elevation. Join the final event of the Shropshire Winter Series starting from Ercall Wood Academy in Telford.

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.

Experience the Shropshire Hills through a series of trail challenges ranging from 6.5 to 50 miles. Enjoy local specialty food and scenic summits while navigating historic hillforts and ancient woodlands.

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..

Experience Shropshire's stunning landscapes with a 10 or 22 mile route starting at the historic Holdgate Church and climbing to the summit of Abdon Burf. Enjoy local hospitality with refreshments and cake along the way.

Experience a 41.4 mile circular journey around Coventry through the agricultural landscapes of Warwickshire and Solihull. This annual off road challenge is open to solo walkers, runners, and relay teams.

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.