Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2026-2027

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.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Run the scenic MTC Severn Path Ultra, a challenging 59 mile point to point along the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Enjoy riverside towns, staffed checkpoints with dietary options and a friendly, well supported ultra experience.

Run the Summer 10K at lovely Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry on 10 July 2026, a two lap trail through woodland and meadow with varied surfaces and plenty of character. Open to ages 16 and over and offering charity and eco token options.

Run the 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Riverside views, checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, and a bespoke medal and visor await finishers.

Tackle the rugged Black Mountains from Longtown, Herefordshire with routes from 13 miles up to a challenging 50 mile ultra. Self navigated trails, solid on course support and spectacular upland views promise a true trail running adventure.

Join the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on 11 July 2026 for scenic off road runs and walks through 12 charming parishes. Routes from 10 to 40 miles are waymarked with checkpoints, snacks and a hot finish at Hallow Scout Hut.

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Ludlow10 offers scenic road and off road races around Whitcliffe Common and the Shropshire countryside. Choose the half marathon, 10k or 5k and tackle undulating lanes including the famous Donkey Steps while enjoying beautiful Ludlow views.

Tackle trails and a climb to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey on 19 July 2026, with 5 mile and 10 mile options. Fully marked courses, water stations and marshals make the scenic Herefordshire challenge welcoming to all abilities.

On 25 July 2026 run along a scenic disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, with distances from 9 miles to a 37 mile ultra. Expect out and back laps, regular aid stations and big local support.

On 2 August 2026 explore Birmingham's waterways with the Birmingham Canal Canter, a circular 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile walking and running event starting at Moseley Rugby Club. Flat, mostly off road canal paths, staffed checkpoints and a hot me..

A sharp 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton featuring 390 m of climb and great ridge views; a fast, testing course for keen fell runners. Pre entry via SI Entries or entries on the day are welcome.

Join Worcester Woods parkrun every Saturday where Pershore Plum Plodders often gather to run, chat and enjoy refreshments after the run. Friendly, community focused and great for beginners and regulars alike.

Run the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills at Battle of the Borders, starting from Carding Mill Valley and tackling the dramatic Long Mynd ridges. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on waymarked, scenic but rewarding trails.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.