Explore the West Midlands
Stretching from the urban sprawl of Birmingham to the wild Welsh border, the West Midlands encompasses a huge variety of landscapes and scenery. Use this page to discover more events, clubs and adventures in the West Midlands.
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- Sun 5 Apr
- £7-£32
Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge
Treat yourself to these Easter races around the beautiful Chasewater Reservoir! With a range of races on offer, there's something for everyone!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Multi-terrain run 2
- Sun 12 Apr
- £15-£18.50
Shrewsbury Junior And Super Sprint Duathlon | April
Do you have what it takes to take on the Shrewsbury run-bike-run duathlon? Race in a friendly atmosphere!
- Kids duathlon 4
- Thu 16 Apr
- £37.80-£44
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
- Sun 19 Apr
- £39.99
Spring Forward
Kick-start your cycling season with a fully supported 100km ride through Staffordshire’s quiet lanes, rolling hills, and scenic countryside, alongside world-record endurance athlete Sean Conway!
- 100 km road cycling
- 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
- Sat 2 May
- £35-£42
May the Fourth be with you (original)
Take on a stunning trail challenge across the Shropshire Hills, with half or full marathon options, epic scenery, and a rewarding finish earned mile by mile.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 2 May
- £17
AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Birmingham Run
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? These events see the younger Brummie runners tackle a supercharged run in the city centre with a carnival atmosphere to get athletes off to a flying start.
- Fun run 2
- Sun 3 May
- £35-£48
AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run
Take on the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 16 May
- £35-£42
The Shindig in the Shire
Push your limits on a historic trail run through Ironbridge Gorge with scenic views, testing climbs, and a rewarding finish with great food, drink, and well-earned bling.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 30 May
- £67
The Telford T50 Trail Run
Take on the amazing Telford T50 pathway taking in so many special and interesting places in Telford. From the world-famous Ironbridge to the heights of the Wrekin, through past industrial areas.
- 50 miles trail running
- Sat 6 Jun
- £29-£42
The Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser
Embrace the fun at a lively multi-lap trail challenge. Run scenic routes crossing the Ironbridge, don your top hat or tiara (optional), and enjoy a social, supportive atmosphere from start to finish.
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 28 Jun
- £26-£42
The Snickerthon
Ya all know Snickers used to be called a Marathon bar, don't ya... Come and join this multi-lap event and see how far you can go!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 28 Jun
- £48.50-£58.50
- 10% off
RIDE Tommy Godwin
Celebrate cycling heritage on this scenic West Midlands sportive, featuring beautiful countryside, quiet lanes and challenging climbs inspired by British Olympic cycling medallist, Tommy Godwin.
- Sportive 2
- Sat 4 Jul
- £28-£40
July the Turd
The race with a really poo medal. Embrace the miles, enjoy the laughs, and earn your reward on a tough but welcoming multi-lap course.
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 5 Jul
- £26-£32
Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon & 10K
Join the early summer racing joy and race between the trees at Cannock Chase Forest! It's time to treat yourself!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 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
- Sat 11 Jul
- £28-£42
The Piece of Cake Trail Run
It'll be a piece of cake, right? One of the most epic half and full trail marathons to hit Shropshire in a National Trust haven, with a blingtastic medal and cake competition - come and win a prize!
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 25 Jul
- £28-£42
The Railway Ultra
Run alongside the River Severn on a fast, scenic trail with distance choices, smooth riverside paths, rich industrial heritage, and regular aid stations, making this an ultra you can truly enjoy.
- Trail run 2
- Half marathon
- Ultra run 2
- Sun 2 Aug
- £26-£42
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
It's just a jump to the left... come and join one of the funniest days out in Shropshire: fast times, fancy dress, and a lot of laughs and support.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 5 Sep
- £30-£37.50
Purity Brewing Co Sportive
From one of the best and most innovative award-winning breweries in the Midlands, riders will wind their way around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside to finish with a complimentary beer.
- Sportive 2
- Sun 20 Sep
- £26-£42
Yabba Dabba Doo
It's time to have some fun! This multi-lap event is great for people aiming to increase their distance, and runners will complete as many 5K laps as they wish around the beautiful reservoir.
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sat 26 Sep
- £35-£42
Guardians of the CODRC
Come and run a half or full marathon to celebrate everything that is The Guardians! Run scenic routes crossing the Ironbridge, and enjoy a social, supportive atmosphere.
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 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 31 Oct
- £26-£42
The Pumpkin Marathon & Spooky Halloween Challenge
Embrace the Halloween spirit with a fun, multi-lap trail challenge! Costumes, day-or-night running, and constant support combine for a thrilling, treat-filled test of endurance.
- 10K run 2
- Half marathon 2
- Marathon 2
- 5K run 2
- Sun 1 Nov
- £30-£40
The November Nightmare
Can you handle the nightmare? Choose your distance and earn an awesome medal as part of the weekend of spooky-themed events.
- Road run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 8 Nov
- £8-£35
Birmingham MoRun
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Birmingham!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Sat 28 Nov
- £30-£40
The Unicorn Run
Come and celebrate all things unicorn at a lively multi-lap trail challenge. Run scenic routes crossing the Ironbridge and enjoy a social, supportive atmosphere from start to finish.
- Trail run 2
- Marathon
- Sun 20 Dec
- £28-£40
The Pied Piper Christmas Run
Come and have a fun day out to celebrate Christmas with runs, medals, cake and pies to all finishers! Run a multi-lapped scenic route crossing the famous Ironbridge.
- Trail run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 27 Dec
- £28-£45
The Sunrise to Sunset Challenge
How far will that Christmas turkey power you? Run as far as you can between sunrise and sunset, whether 5K or an ultra, and enjoy music, camaraderie, food and drinks galore!
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra run