Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

The Holly Challenge is an exciting running event organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, set to take place in Lightmoor, Telford. Participants can choose from four distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon, making it suitable for runners of all levels. This event marks the first race of the yea..

The Icing On The Cake is a thrilling 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 showcases the rugged beauty of the area, starting..

The Dovedale Big Daddy is a challenging Category AL fell race held in the scenic Manifold and Dovedale valleys, starting from Ilam Primary School (DE6 2AZ) in the UK. Covering 20.4 km with 1370 meters of ascent, the course features nine steep climbs and descents, testing runners' endurance and skill..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, taking place in the scenic Malvern Hills, UK. The route covers approximately 18 miles with over 1300 meters (4400 feet) of elevation, traversing the Malvern ridge and visiting all its summits. Runners experie..

The A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile running or walking event set in the scenic countryside around Coventry, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. Open to individuals aged 18 and over, participants can take part solo or in relay teams. The course features five c..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging ultra running event held in Worcestershire, UK, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Scheduled for May 2, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest featuring over 2,900 meters of ascent along the Worcester..

Tempo Trail Races 2026 is a weekend trail running event held in the scenic Cotswolds, based at Ilmington Sports & Social Club near Shipston On Stour, UK. The event offers a variety of race distances to suit different levels, including a 100K Ultra, a new 50K Ultra, a Marathon, a Half Marathon, and a..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held annually in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Alstonefield. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, traversing scenic areas such as Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, Musden Woods,..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course winds through picturesque countryside including the Shropshire Union Canal, disused railway line, farmlan..

Offa's Dyke 15 is a renowned off-road running event held in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford. The race covers a challenging 15-mile course along the historic Offa's Dyke path, offering runners scenic and rugged terrain. Originally popular from 1977 to 2001, the event was revived in 2015 with the help of the ori..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country area near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., it offers participants a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The race takes place in a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the local community and landscape.Whi..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting in Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester, UK. The mostly flat course follows the River Severn, passing scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge, Jackfield, and Coalport. Runners experience stunning riverside views through towns..

The Black Mountains 50 is a challenging ultra running event held at Longtown Village Hall, Herefordshire, serving as a gateway to the Black Mountains. Scheduled for July 11, 2026, it features four distances: 50-mile and 32-mile ultras, a marathon, and a half marathon. All courses require self-naviga..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in the UK, starting at Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. The course follows the scenic Severn Way, passing through towns like Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, and several riverside villages. T..