Trail Running calendar near Alton Barnes 2025-2026

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

The Weymouth Bay 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Weymouth, Dorset, starting at Bowleaze Green near the Riviera Hotel. The course is an accurately measured out-and-back route featuring two laps, extending towards Pleasure Pier and re..

The Imber Ultra is a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail across Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury and following the Imber Range Perimeter Path. Now in its 12th year, this charity fundraiser promises tough trails and sweeping views.

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail,..

Run a scenic 10 km along the Thames and Jubilee River through Windsor, Dorney and Eton, finishing by the Windsor & Eton Brewery. Multi terrain course with a medal and post race pint makes this a perfect social and club outing.

Join the St David's Day Dragon Run at Dare Valley on 1 March 2026, a relaxed seven hour challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Expect scenic trails, medals from 3 km and tasty goody bags with vegan options.

Join a guided 10 km trail from Silent Pool, Albury along the North Downs Way through Netley Heath to Shere, with sunset or headtorch night options. Led by a qualified guide, the run features kit trials and sometimes an alcohol free beer.

Take on the Winter Green Man Ultra near Bristol with 30 or 45 mile self navigated courses along the Community Forest Path, finishing at Ashton Park School. Expect crisp winter trails, checkpoint support and a technical finishers shirt and m..

Join the Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra on 7 March for scenic footpath and bridleway routes of 10 km, 25 km or 50 km starting at Dr Challoner's School. Run or walk to fundraise for Humanity Direct and earn a finisher medal.

Run through ancient New Forest woodlands, heath and meadows with 10km, 15km and 22km route options. Dog friendly, with canicross categories, chip timing and medals.

Brutal at Chawton is a raw trail run across muddy woodland, water filled craters and steep sided valleys with tight technical trails. Options for 5 km or 10 km include dedicated canicross waves so bring your dog and expect big challenges.

Tackle the Leith Hill Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1 miles cross country run from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower and back with about 1,800 feet of climbing. Enjoy stunning views, a commemorative medal and a full cooked breakfast at the finish.

Take on the Wight Riot, a mixed terrain coastal path run at Hordle Cliff West with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and passages past Sturt Pond. Choose a 5K or multiple lap ultra and earn a finisher medal for every completed lap.

Join the Thames Meander, a riverside race from Barnes along the Thames Path with flat, fast and scenic out and back routes. Choose 10k, half or full marathon routes with waymarked course, stocked checkpoints and medical support.

Tackle the Steyning Stinger on 8 March 2026 with marathon, 30K or half marathon routes, all UTMB Index. Enjoy rolling Sussex scenery, marshalled aid stations, free race photos and sustainable medals plus a technical finishers shirt.

Join a scenic run through the Larmer Tree Gardens on the Rushmore Estate with distances from a one mile fun run to a full marathon. Entries are currently sold out and all finishers receive a colourful 10 cm x 10 cm medal.

Discover the Hundred Hills 50 km, a challenging trail ultramarathon through the scenic Chilterns at Stonor Park on 14 March 2026. Two 25 km loops with about 4000 ft of climb and a nine hour cut off promise tough trails and big views.

Run from Swanage seafront to the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle along scenic chalk and sand trails past Old Harry Rocks and Studland. Finishers can ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable end to the day.

Explore the South Downs at the Maverick Hampshire Trail, a scenic Matterley Basin race with rolling hills and technical descents. Choose 24 km, 16 km or 5 km and enjoy timed results, a finisher medal and dog friendly entries.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.