Trail Running Calendar West Midlands (England) 2025-2026

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 Shindig in the Shire is a scenic running event hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events, starting from The Unicorn Inn in Telford. Participants enjoy stunning views of the Ironbridge Gorge, including the world-famous Ironbridge, while running through the historic areas of Ironbridge and Jackfield bef..

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 such as Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Epney, Priding, and Frampton-o..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held in the White Peak village of Alstonefield, UK. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, following an elliptical route through scenic areas including Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, and Beresford Dale. Starting and finis..

Batch Bash is a fell running race organized by Mercia Fell Runners Club, held in All Stretton near Church Stretton in the West Midlands. The event features a challenging 5.3 km course with a total ascent of 305 meters, classified as an AS category fell race. Registration takes place at the Yew Tree..

The Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk is a scenic walking and running event held in Trefonen, near the Shropshire-Mid Wales border. Participants can choose between two routes: a 10-mile circular walk and a more challenging 16-mile figure-of-eight route, both starting and finishing at Trefonen Village Ha..

The Crocodile 8 is an annual running event organized by Wye Valley Runners, held in Herefordshire around the villages of Tillington and Burghill. The race covers approximately 8.8 miles on a mixed course of trails, tarmac, and woodland paths, featuring challenging steep climbs and sharp descents kno..

The Summer DirtRun at Kinver Edge is an exciting off-road running event featuring 5km and 10km routes through the scenic trails of Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses. Participants can enjoy a competitive atmosphere with categories for both male and female runners, and prizes awarded to the top finishers...

The Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a popular running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, taking place in the scenic Shropshire area. The race covers a distance of 6 km with a total ascent of 354 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fee..

The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser is an exciting running event that offers participants a choice of distances: 7 miles, 14 miles, or a full marathon. This unique race, now in its fifth year, takes place along a scenic route starting from Coalport Village Hall, featuring parts of the Silkin Way and cr..

The Summer DirtRun 2 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Wyre Forest, starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre near Kidderminster. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest. Open to participants aged 14 and over, the event welc..

Offa's Dyke 15 is a celebrated off-road running event held in Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, UK. Originally popular from 1977 to 2001, the race was relaunched in 2015 with the help of the original Race Director. The event features a challenging 15-mile course along the scenic Offa's Dyke path, attracting run..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, covering approximately 11.2 km. Open to 400 runners of all abilities, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropshire Union Canal, a disused railway line, farmland, woodland, and the boardwalk t..

Rodney's Pillar is a fell running event organized by the Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race covers a distance of 5.2 km with a total ascent of 280 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register,..

The Friday Finstall Five is a 5.5-mile mixed terrain running event held at Bromsgrove Rugby Football Club in Bromsgrove, United Kingdom. The course features footpaths, bridleways, and quiet lanes with some gentle undulations, offering a scenic and varied running experience. Participants receive a me..

The Malvern Midsummer Marathon is a challenging running and walking event held at Colwall Village Hall in Malvern, UK. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it features two main routes: a 27-mile course with approximately 5,000 feet of ascent covering the entire Malvern Hills, including areas like Cradley, O..

The Midsummer Mortimer Trail is an exciting running event featuring a 30-mile Ultra and a 15-mile route, set against the stunning backdrop of the Mortimer Trail from Kington to Ludlow Castle. This self-navigating adventure takes participants through the picturesque Marches of England, showcasing div..

The Snickerthon is a multi-lap running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre, offering participants a choice of distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. The course features a mix of paths and footpaths, set in a scenic environment where runners may encounter wild..

The Snodsbury Scoot and Scramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, it features two races: the Snodsbury Scramble, a timed approximately 10k off-road race through scenic countryside including footpaths, bridleways, meadows, and trac..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Wyre Forest near Kidderminster, UK. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails around the forest, starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Open to participants aged 14 and over, the race w..