Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

Ultra In The Black Country returns for its ninth year, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The 32-mile loop can be run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four. The scenic, urban course is 97% traffic-..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and und..

Experience a guided 18 mile trail run across the scenic Malvern Hills, with dramatic ridge views and about 1300 m of ascent. Enjoy a friendly group run led by an expert guide rather than a race.

Tackle rugged Shropshire hills at the Shropshire Way 80K Festival in Craven Arms on April 18, 2026. Choose from ultra, marathon, half and 10 mile options while supporting Grow Cook Learn and enjoying local food, history and stunning views.

Cannock Chase Running Festival April 2026 : event details The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19th April 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ (Concert Field, Cannock Chase Forest). The event is organised by RunThrou..

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk starting at Holdgate Church, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It offers two routes, 22 miles and 10 miles, both returning via the Jack Mytton Way. The longer route climbs to Abdon Burf, the..

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr and Relay 2026 is a running event staged in the private Eastnor Castle Deer Park, set within the Malvern Hills National Landscape. The route runs along a private estate road in a figure‑of‑eight, with stunning vi..

Event overview A Coventry Way Challenge is scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026. The event follows a countryside route of 40 miles that starts and finishes at the Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. The route can be completed as a walk o..

Take on the Malvern Hills Ultra on 2 May 2026, choosing from 23, 31, 38 or 47 mile routes across the scenic Worcestershire Way. Challenging trails, great views and supportive paced groups make this a must for seasoned trail runners.

Discover the Cotswolds on foot at Tempo Trail Races 2026, a scenic weekend of trail racing on 3 May with distances from 10K to 100 km, and a new 50K option. Friendly atmosphere, challenging routes and stunning countryside await.

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 bu..

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge on 17 May 2026 in the White Peak: a scenic but demanding 26.2 miles through the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales. Enjoy checkpoints, a warm finish and help raise funds for local causes.

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the ra..

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 features picturesque routes along the Shropsh..

Offa's Dyke 15 returns on Saturday 13 June 2026, offering a classic 15 mile challenge along the scenic Offa's Dyke near Hay on Wye. Solo runners and relay teams are welcome at this revived event organised by Tempo Events.

Run from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along scenic canal towpaths, a mostly flat point to point course that includes the 360 metre Coseley Tunnel. Chip timed with wave starts and a finish area T shirt and medal.

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

Run 59 miles along the scenic River Severn in the 10th MTC Severn Path Ultra, a largely flat point to point route from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Enjoy riverside views, supportive checkpoints and a bespoke medal and visor for all finishers.