Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2024-2025

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

The Herefordshire & Borders Winter XC League will take place in Hereford on Sunday 12 January 2025.

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 an ideal start to the racing year for those prepa..

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 includes a loop through rugged countryside, with m..

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

The Croome Capability Canter is a popular 6.5-mile multi-terrain race set in the picturesque Croome Park, designed by the renowned landscape architect Lancelot “Capability” Brown. This event, organized by the Black Pear Joggers, has been recognized as one of the top off-road races by Runners World r..

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..

Titterstone Clee is a fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in Cleeton St Mary. The race covers a distance of 4.1 km with a total ascent of 229 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register online, with entry fees set at £7 for pr..

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 Muddy Woody 6 is a challenging 6-mile trail race set in the scenic Haugh Woods of Herefordshire, featuring approximately 1000 feet of elevation gain. Known for its tough climbs and technical descents, this event has become a staple in the trail-running calendar since its inception. In 2025, the ..

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..

The CODopoly Triple is an exciting running event taking place from March 7th to 9th, 2025, in Shropshire. Participants can choose to run for one, two, or all three days, with options for 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon distances. The event features scenic routes, including the Lightmoor nature ..

The Carding Mill Canter is a challenging fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton. The race covers a distance of 7.8 km with a total ascent of 580 meters, featuring rocky and grassy tracks, steep climbs, and stream crossings. Participa..

The Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series, taking place in March 2025, offers an exciting trail running experience in Cannock Chase Forest, located just north of Birmingham. Participants can choose between a Half Marathon and a 10K route, both of which navigate through the scenic woodlands, featuring ..