Trail Running calendar near Alton Barnes 2026-2027

Experience a self-navigation ultramarathon through the beautiful Mendip Hills. Choose between the 50 mile or 50 km off-road courses starting from the Mendip Activity Centre for a challenging trail running experience.

Run your own distance on a 7-hour timed course through Parc Taf Bargoed in South Wales. Choose from 5k to ultra on a flexible, scenic loop starting from Trelewis. Walkers and runners are welcome with staggered starts and full event support.

Follow the scenic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal on this supported 40 mile point to point journey from Malpas to Brecon Basin. Enjoy a flat towpath route through the heart of the Welsh countryside with a 15 hour time limit.

Experience a unique 5k obstacle course in St Albans featuring large scale inflatable hurdles. This event offers a bouncy and active day out in Hertfordshire for participants of various interests.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race through Shute Woods and Kilmington. Choose from 7 mile, 4 km, or 1 km distances featuring steep woodland climbs and rolling Devon fields.

Run your own marathon on The Itchen Way in Winchester. This flexible 7-hour event lets you decide your distance on the day, from a short lap to an ultra, with medals for all finishers. Start any time before 1 PM and enjoy a stocked aid stat..

Experience a scenic 13 mile offroad race across the ridge of the Malvern Hills. This hilly trail event features a friendly atmosphere with no cut off times and well stocked aid stations for all runners.

Experience a diverse range of multi terrain races including a full marathon half marathon and 10K. This festival offers distances for all levels plus dog friendly runs and a vibrant colour fun run.

A blindfolded navigation challenge near Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options cover six, ten or fifteen mile drops and devices are surrendered at registration.

Complete a 41.4 mile circular route around Coventry through the scenic Warwickshire countryside. This annual event welcomes solo runners, walkers, and relay teams for an off road challenge with full checkpoint support.

Experience a unique ultra marathon format on a 4.167 mile loop through the scenic Eastnor Castle Deer Park. Choose between an eight hour solo backyard challenge or a flexible relay with friends on a mud free course.

Trail runs through Angmering Park Estate in Patching on 26 April 2026, with 10-mile and 10 km courses amid bluebells. Canicross entries are available for a small supplement and the finish is at The Worlds End Pub.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park with distances ranging from 3km to ultra marathon. Run or walk through scenic countryside on well maintained paths and celebrate with a themed medal and ice cream.

Run for a cause through the forest trails of Alice Holt Forest. This charity event supports bowel cancer research with distances from a Junior Run to a Half Marathon. Participants receive a bespoke medal and enjoy a supportive, community at..

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

A guided 10 km trail run through bluebell carpeted woods in the Chiltern Hills, meeting in Tring. Groups are led by Run Leaders who offer trail running tips; facilities include a nearby cafe, toilets and bag drop.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

Explore the ancient landscape of the Marlborough Downs and Vale of Pewsey on this circular event featuring routes from 10 to 35 miles passing historic landmarks like Avebury.

Experience a trail running festival through the Jurassic Coast and East Devon countryside. Choose from multiple ultra and trail distances featuring significant elevation and scenery across a World Heritage Site.

Test your endurance at this Silver Ticket backyard ultra in Dorset where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour. Experience a unique mixed terrain course featuring coastal views and local landmarks until only one runner remains.