Sandwell Valley
Trail Running Calendar near Sandwell Valley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sandwell Valley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 65 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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.
A music trail run around Calke Abbey of about 6 to 8 km at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park on 18 December 2026, with head torches required and free parking.
January 2027
Approx 26.5 km off‑road trig‑point race on Cannock Chase with 540 m climb, self‑navigation, FRA mandatory kit and a 70 minute cut off at Moors Gorse.
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-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry where a head torch is required and Petzl demo kit is expected, with woodland and meadow terrain that is undulating but not hilly.
A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they wish, with medal or tree token finish options.
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
A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.
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