Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Gnosall 10K is an 11.2k multi terrain race through Staffordshire countryside, following canal towpaths, a disused railway line, farm lanes and field paths. The event is limited to 400 runners and is organised by Gnosall Globetrotters.

A point-to-point 15 mile trail race along the Offa's Dyke footpath between Hay-on-Wye and Kington with three water stations, relay options at mid-race handover points, and age-group prizes.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026 featuring grass, path and woodland terrain with staggered wave starts and multiple obstacles. Minimum age 13 and a minimum fundraising target applies.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum on 13 June 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options; mixed-terrain routes, online-only entry with limited places, and funds raised for local charity and scout group support.

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.

An evening **10km** trail around Milford Common and Cannock Chase with basic route arrows, a published GPX file and chip timing. No medals are given; profits go to Muscular Dystrophy and a post-race drink is provided.

A summer challenge on the Malvern Hills offering 27 mile and 15 mile routes with substantial ascent, checkpoints and a hot finish meal. The event is based at Colwall Village Hall and is currently full with a waiting list.

A summer trail event on Saturday 20 June 2026 along the Mortimer Trail between Kington and Ludlow, offering an approximately 30 mile multi-terrain ultra and a Croft Half that follows the final section of the route.

A hill run of 6.7 km with 250 m ascent near Ratlinghope, Shropshire on 23 June 2026, held in memory of an individual and raising funds for Severn Hospice. The start location uses what3words teams.orchids.mailers.

A 9 km two lap trail race through The Valley country park in Evesham on 24 June 2026, permitting canicross and offering series entry until 1 May 2026. Places are limited and there are no on the night medals or prize awards.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A community running day at Bromyard Rugby Club featuring a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15, and a non competitive fun run, with marshals, on site vendors, first aid and event insurance.

A point-to-point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, run in seeded time trial waves. The course features a 360 metre tunnel and floating drink stations on canal barges every three miles.

July the Turd is a run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon around the Ironbridge valley. The route mixes tracks, paths and road and the event finishes at The Unicorn Inn with parking on site and finisher bling.

Fell races for senior and junior runners in Warslow on 4 July 2026. The senior course is 10 km with 675 m ascent, limited to 150 entrants and held under Fell Runners Association licence number 2026 9716.

A 24 hour track challenge in Nuneaton where participants run one mile at the same time each hour for 24 consecutive hours. The event offers clubhouse and around the clock toilet access, a daytime cafe, limited places and a P24 finisher meda..

Forest races on hilly woodland trails in Cannock Chase offering a half marathon and a 10k in a summer schedule, with route maps, parking on site, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Trail races of 10K, 22K and 50K around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with waymarking, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, a themed medal and a discounted event T-shirt option.

A mostly off-road 6 mile trail in Bromsgrove countryside starting and finishing at Sanders Park on 5 July 2026, with marshals, water stations, park facilities and free parking; one dog per runner allowed on a lead.