Birmingham
Trail Running Calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birmingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 64 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 10 km night off-road race at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre on 11 November 2026. Torches are compulsory and canicross is permitted; medals and prizes are awarded and a self-service water refill is provided.
A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.
A 6.5 mile multi-terrain off-road race at Croome Park on 22 November 2026, limited to 350 entries, with medals and goodie bags for all finishers.
A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.
Mudfest at Rosliston Forest is a four hour event on a 4 km loop where runners may complete as many laps as possible; field capped at 30 and entry listed at £29.
December 2026
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.
Festive 10k, 5k and junior runs around Chasewater Reservoir on compacted trail, raising funds for Shelter with medals, photos and prizes including best dressed fancy dress.
Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Trail runs in Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 with a family 1 mile plus 5 km and 10 km races; canicross allowed in the 5 km and 10 km events.
January 2027
A 26.5 km self-navigated trail race on Cannock Chase with 540 m ascent, five checkpoints, strict FRA kit rules and pre-entry limited to 160 runners.
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.
February 2027
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 10k at Coombe Abbey on 9 March 2027 requiring a head or chest torch, with Petzl demo kit expected, biodegradable aid station cups and on site parking.
Hare Challenge at Coombe Abbey Park is a six hour trail event on a new winter route where participants complete 3.3 mile laps to cover distances from just over 5k up to 50+ miles.