Beginner-friendly Trail runs in West Midlands
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- Thu 16 Apr
- £33.30-£39
Mallard Challenge
With a course that takes in 5 different ponds and a river, there is lots to keep your eyes occupied while your feet do the work at this super flat venue!
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sat 18 Apr
- £35
Malvern Hills 18 Miler
Tackle the dramatic Malvern Hills on a guided trail run, following rugged ridgelines, steep climbs and panoramic views across Worcestershire and Herefordshire in a very British hill running adventure.
- 18 miles trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Wed 29 Apr
- £33.30-£39
Dragonfly Challenge
Take on the Dragonfly Challenge at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve, a flexible lap-based trail run where you choose your distance on scenic paths through wetland, woodland and countryside.
- 6 hrs trail running
- Fri 10 Jul
- £33.30-£39
Swan Challenge
Choose your distance and lap the scenic trails of Coombe Abbey Park at the Swan Challenge, a flexible endurance run where you decide how far to go.
- 6 hrs trail running
- Fri 10 Jul
- £15.30-£19
Summer 10K
Kick off your summer with a relaxed evening 10K through the beautiful trails of Coombe Abbey Park, running woodland paths, meadows and grassy fields on a fun after-work race.
- 10 km trail running
- Wed 30 Sep
- £34.20-£40
Kingfisher Challenge
Mature woodland, waterways and open grassland - it’s simply trail running perfection! Run as many 5K laps as you wish in the time limit, then receive your well-deserved medal, flapjack and beer.
- 6 hrs trail running
- Sat 25 Apr
- £35
Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon
- 13 miles trail running + 800 m ascent
- Sun 26 Apr
- £31
Clun Valley Trail Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles trail running + 2000 ft ascent