Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Croome By Night is a fun, informal 6-mile (9.65 km) group run held at Croome Park near High Green. Organized by Black Pear Joggers, the event features a scenic, undulating off-road course that includes a lakeside section and a bridge to the Island Pavilion, while avoiding wooded areas and steep uphi..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Scheduled for August 12, 2025, it offers 5k and 10k distances suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course features an undulating trail that skirts field boundaries, passes t..

The Ragleth Inn Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, takes place near Little Stretton in the West Midlands. This challenging fell race covers 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters on a new course introduced in 2024. The route features varied terrain including Callow Hollow and Callow summ..

The Pershore Plum 10k is a chip-timed, multi-terrain flat 10-kilometer race held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Starting at Pershore Leisure Centre, the course runs through the town’s High Street, crosses the river, and winds through the surrounding countryside near Wick before finishing in Abbey Park..

The Ross on Wye 10K Riverbank Run is a popular running event held in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, featuring chip-timed 10K and 5K races along with a family fun run. The course is flat and multi-terrain, running alongside the scenic River Wye, incorporating river paths with grass and mud sections. The..

Lone Wolf Birmingham 2025 is a unique ultra-endurance running event held at Wyre Forest, Callow Hill, Bewdley. The race features a challenging 7.1km loop through undulating forest trails, set in the scenic woodlands of Wyre Forest. Participants run one loop every hour on the hour for 24 hours, needi..

The Across Wales Walk is a classic challenge walking event held annually, now in its 62nd year. Participants walk or run a demanding 45-mile linear route across Wales, starting at Anchor Bridge on the English border near Clun and finishing at Clarach Bay near Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast. The cour..

The Joust 12hr & 24hr is an off-road endurance race held at Top Barn Campsite, Worcestershire (WR6 6NH). The event features a 24-hour race (J24) and a 12-hour 50-mile challenge (J12), with the J24 open to solo runners, pairs, and teams, while the J12 is for solo competitors only. The course is a rou..

The Battle of the Borders is a trail running event held in the Shropshire Hills, offering participants a choice between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles). The race takes place in the scenic National Trust area of Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. The course is a s..

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race is a challenging 30.5 km (19-mile) fell running event held in Church Stretton, UK, organized by Telford Athletic Club. Featuring a total ascent of 1357 meters, the race route includes summits such as Pole Bank, The Ragleth, Caer Caradoc, The Lawley, and The Long Mynd...

TrailFest - Cannock Chase Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 50K, catering to all abilities from beginners to experienced ultra runners. The course is challenging and..

The Tour des Marches Challenge Walk is a popular, friendly walking event held in Southwest Shropshire, starting from Wistanstow Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 12, 18, or 26 miles. The scenic, undulating route passes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natura..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The forest provides..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. The course features steep technical climbs, long descents, and offers stunning views, catering to a range of runners seeking a tough and scenic race. The event starts and finishes at the vi..

The Ilam Three Peaks Fell Race is a classic, fully-marked 4-mile (6.4 km) loop held near Ilam Primary School, UK. The challenging course features a steep initial climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing, and fast sections connecting three summits, with a total ascent of 520 meters. The event is part..

The Credenhill Canter is a multi-terrain 10K race organized by Wye Valley Runners, taking place in Credenhill, Hereford. The course winds through country lanes and woodlands, offering a scenic and varied running experience. The race starts near the local church and finishes at the Credenhill Social..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry is a unique night-time trail running event organized by Big Bear Events. Set in the scenic Coombe Abbey Park, the 10-kilometer course features woodland, meadows, and grass fields with undulating terrain, exposed tree roots, and uneven surfa..

The Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile course through mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland, offering a scenic and varied trail experience. The course is mostly on stone pathways with some me..

The DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half is a trail running event held at the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre near Kidderminster, UK. Scheduled for October 5, 2025, it offers two distance options: a challenging half marathon of 13 miles and a shorter 7.6-mile route called the Wyre Wizard Super Seven. The event..

The Monross Trailblazers - Blaze the Biblins is a trail running event held on October 5, 2025, at Biblins Youth Campsite near Doward, Ross-on-Wye, within one of Britain's finest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Covering approximately 6 miles (10k), the course features a mix of climbs, fla..