Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwickshire-triathlon-stratford-upon-avon"><a href="https://uktriathlon.co.uk/events/warwickshire-triathlon">Warwickshire Triathlon</a>, Stratford-upon-Avon</h2>



When? 6 Oct



£: From £66



What to expect: This triathlon which starts at 8am includes a dip in the heated pool at Stratford Leisure Centre, a scenic bike ride and flat run along the riverside. Tackle at 400m swim, 18k cycle and 5k run or stick with the 200m swim, 18k cycle and 2.5km run. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="http://kenilworthrunners.com/kenilworth-half-marathon">Kenilworth Half Marathon</a>, Kenilworth</h2>



When? 8 Sept



£: From £27



What to expect? Gorgeous views through Kenilworth town centre leading up and through the castle before running through the Warwickshire countryside.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwick-half-marathon-warwick"><a href="https://www.letsdothis.com/gb/e/warwick-half-marathon-192029">Warwick Half Marathon</a>, Warwick</h2>



When? 4 Feb



£: From £36



What to expect? This route starts and finishes at Warwick Racecourse and takes in rolling views of the Warwickshire countryside. It&#8217;s a traffic free course too. If you&#8217;ve got kids keep them entertained by booking them in for the children&#8217;s 1km race.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wolf-run-10k-challenge-leamington-spa"><a href="https://thewolfrun.com/springwolf/">Wolf Run 10k Challenge</a>, Leamington Spa</h2>



When? 27 &amp; 28 April



£: Between £34 &amp; £67



What to expect: Running not enough for you? Throw in some thick mud, loads of boggy water and a load of obstacles on this hilarious and utterly filthy adventure. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-birmingham-running-festival-sutton-coldfield"><a href="https://www.birminghamrunningfestival.com">Birmingham Running Festival</a>, Sutton Coldfield</h2>



When? 18 Feb



£: £24-£32



What to expect: This year marks the 6th running festival at Sutton Park. Don&#8217;t worry if you&#8217;re not up to long distances, you can take on 5km, 10km or a half marathon running laps around the pretty park. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shakespeare-marathon-stratford-upon-avon"><a href="https://www.shakespearemarathon.org.uk">Shakespeare Marathon</a>, Stratford-upon-Avon</h2>



When? 21 April



£: From £34



What to expect: Stratford Rotary organise this annual event which has marathon and half marathon options. Run past some of the town&#8217;s most historical buildings (including Holy Trinity Church &#8211; where the Bard&#8217;s buried) and through the lush Warwickshire countryside. The route is mostly flat and also takes in some of the area&#8217;s quaint little villages. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-compton-verney-half-marathon-stratford-upon-avon"><a href="https://www.tempoevents.co.uk/events/compton-verney-half-marathon/">Compton Verney Half Marathon</a>, Stratford-upon-Avon</h2>



When? 14 July



£: From £24



What to expect? Previously known as the Edgehill Half Marathon, this was recently renamed after the beautiful venue where part of the race is held. It sets off from the front of the house and winds through the villages of Kineton, Little Kineton and Radway before returning up Pittern Hill and back to finish on the lawns of Compton Verney by the lake.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bluebell-challenge-nuneaton"><a href="https://my.bigbearevents.net/e/bluebell-challenge-917">Bluebell Challenge</a>, Nuneaton</h2>



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When? 23 April



£: From £31.50



What to expect: Not been to pretty Hartshill Hayes before? Now&#8217;s your chance. This six hour trail run sees participants run as many laps as possible of the 2.8mile course. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-great-birmingham-run-birmingham"><a href="https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-birmingham-run/">Great Birmingham Run</a>, Birmingham</h2>



When? 5 May



£: From £31



What to expect: This is the city&#8217;s biggest racing event and there&#8217;s the choice of 10k or half marathons to run. It&#8217;s held across the city and takes in some of Birmingham&#8217;s top venues including The Bullring and Selfridges, Edgbaston Cricket Ground and the Wildlife Park. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-trailfest-cannock-chase"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/trailfest-cannock-chase-forest/50-mile">Trailfest</a>, Cannock Chase</h2>



When? 22 June



£: £70



What to expect? Cannock Chase is an awesome forest so try out this 50km or 50mile course &#8211; if you&#8217;re brave enough. With those spectacular views comes a pretty tough course &#8211; expect lots of steep hills and loose stones on down hills.

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