Birmingham
Trail Running Calendar near Birmingham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birmingham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A 10 km night trail at Coombe Abbey Park on 9 March 2027, run after dark with a mandatory head torch; on-course water, parking and an option for a tree-planting token instead of a medal.
Six hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park on a new winter route with a 3.3 mile lap; run as many laps as you like and choose a medal or a tree token.
A 32 mile mostly traffic free urban loop around the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027. The route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths and can be entered solo pairs or teams of four.
April 2027
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
May 2027
A 50 miles trail around Telford visiting Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 9PM cut off.
Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.
June 2027
A last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.
A chip-timed, England Athletics licensed multi-terrain 11.2 km race around Gnosall countryside, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club, plus a separate chip-timed Family Fun Run with 1 km and 0.5 km options.
A 5k obstacle course at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 12 June 2027 featuring grass, paths and woodland with multiple obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, participants fundraise with a minimum target of £50.
July 2027
A canal-side, point-to-point half marathon from Wolverhampton to Birmingham on 3 July 2027, chip timed with seeded waves and race mementos.
A 5 km grassy obstacle event at Cofton Park where participants climb, crawl and slide through timed waves while fundraising for cancer research.
An inflatable obstacle course event in Coventry on 24 July 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with music zones, medals and family friendly facilities.
February 2028
A point to point 57 mile ultra along the Severn Way from Worcester to Stonehouse, passing Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Four checkpoints offer vegan and gluten free options, finishers receive a bespoke medal and a head visor.