Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

A 26.2 mile walk and run around Alstonefield with 4,800 feet of ascent, staffed checkpoints, finish food and a certificate for finishers; the event raises funds for local community causes.

Tackle the Batch Bash in All Stretton on Wed 27 May 2026, a steep 4.8 km fell run with 305 m of climb to test your hill legs. Friendly entry options and a capped field keep this a welcoming, lively race day.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Tackle the Telford T50, a 50 mile trail around scenic Shropshire with views of Ironbridge and the Wrekin on 23 May 2026. Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, the pre marked course mixes trails and roads with aid stations and cake.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

Run the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser this June with 8 mile, 16 mile or marathon routes along the Silkin Way, crossing the iconic Ironbridge. Expect varied trails, fancy dress and a welcoming community as you raise funds for a life saving de..

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Take on the Passing Clouds fell race in the Peak District on Sun 7 Jun 2026, a scenic but testing 15.7 km trail with 565 m of climb around Tittesworth Reservoir. Entry on the day from £9 for members, parking charges apply.

Join the Calton Crawl on Tue 9 Jun 2026 in the Peak District for an energetic 8.5 km trail run with 244 m of climb, offering great views and a proper challenge. Friendly village hall base and day entries welcome for a low cost event.

A scenic, multi-terrain 11.2 km race around Gnosall with chip timing, marshals, water stations and finisher t-shirts. A chip timed family fun run of 1 km or 0.5 km offers medals and a play area for children.

Run the iconic Offa's Dyke 15 on Saturday 13 June 2026, a scenic classic reborn from its 1977 origins. Solo and relay entries welcome for a memorable day of countryside running and friendly competition.

Malvern Midsummer Marathon on 20 June 2026 offers routed hill courses from Colwall Village Hall with 27 mile and 15 mile options, checkpoints with snacks, and a hot meal at the finish.

Two trail routes follow the Mortimer Trail into Ludlow Castle, offering approximately 30 miles and 14 to 15 miles of mixed trail, field and road terrain with notable ridge sections and historic landscape features.

Choose from 5 km, 10 km, half marathon or marathon at the scenic Chasewater Country Park on 28 June 2026. Flat 5 km laps, friendly aid stations, finisher medal and a cheeky Snickers make this a fun day out.

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place, with varied surfaces, a unique 360m tunnel and floating water stations. Chip timed finishers get a bespoke medal and T shirt.

Run July the Turd on 4 July 2026 around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire from The Unicorn Inn. Choose marathon, 16 mile or 8 mile on mixed tracks, paths and road; road shoes suffice, onsite parking and finisher bling.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Warslow Village Hall: 10 km with 675 m of climb across moorland and steep trails. Expect challenging ascents, sweeping views and a friendly village atmosphere.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Run around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District on scenic, rugged trails with punchy climbs and wide hill views. Choose 10K, 22K or 50K and enjoy chip timed results, a waterside finish, free race photos and a themed medal.