Birmingham
Trail Running Calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birmingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 75 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.
An evening in-person trail run from Ticknall Village Hall Car Park with a 6 to 8 km route around Calke Abbey nature park, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club.
February 2027
A 12 km single lap off road trail race at Cannock Chase with a kids 2.5 km event, on-site parking, camping, water stations and bespoke finisher medals.
A navigational challenge in Worcester where participants are blindfolded and dropped at an undisclosed location, then must find their way back over measured distances of 6, 10 or 15 mile. Optional live GPS tracking is available for safety and viewing..
March 2027
A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.
A night trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry where head torches are required and Petzl may offer demo kit; woodland and meadow terrain with uneven surfaces.
A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park on a winter route where runners complete 3.3-mile laps as many times as they wish within the time limit.
A 6.5 mile trail run from Sanders Park around Bromsgrove with varied off road terrain, water stations, medals and official times for finishers.
A 32-mile traffic-free loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027 with solo, pair or four-person relay options and three staffed checkpoints.
April 2027
Trail half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven in Wyre Forest on 18 Apr 2027, with timing, finishers medals, aid stations and category prizes.
Trail races at Chasewater Country Park on 18 April 2027, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races on mixed lakeside and woodland terrain.
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
A new 50 mile countryside route encircling Coventry on 24 and 25 April 2027, organised by LDWA Heart of England with checkpoints, food, a satellite tracker and a finish badge.
A fully off road 10k through the trails of Severn Valley Country Park on 25 April 2027, chip timed and marshalled, with finisher medal, goody bag and race photography.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail around Telford visiting Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 9PM cut off.