Trail Running calendar near Alton 2026-2027

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

Experience a scenic multi terrain 10km or canicross run through woodlands and private fields. Finish your journey at the Ridgeway View Campsite with a custom medal and a cold pint from SOX Brewery.

The Bradenham Blast is a scenic 10km trail race through the Chilterns. The hilly course features beech woodlands and a final 3km downhill stretch. It offers finisher medals, photography, and prizes for top runners and teams.

Experience a 50 mile single loop through the historic Chiltern countryside featuring 5600ft of climb. This fully marked ultramarathon visits filmed locations and picturesque villages with complete aid station support.

Race 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This licensed continuous trail challenge runs under UK Athletics and TRA rules.

Test your endurance on a 102 mile non stop trail race along the scenic Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Bath. This hilly point to point journey features constant elevation changes and beautiful village views.

Experience the beauty of the Garden of England with trail races across Kent's most iconic landscapes. Choose between 25km, 50km, or 100km routes through ancient woodlands and historic castle grounds with a festive race village finish.

Experience the vast landscapes of the New Forest National Park with a choice of three trail distances under an endless sky. Enjoy a fully supported race starting from Hyde Common with beautiful forest views and local wildlife.

Choose your own distance at this New Forest trail event featuring a 3.28 mile loop. Enjoy flexible start times and scenic forest paths with full facilities and a commemorative medal for all finishers.

Experience a challenging trail run along the scenic Jurassic Coast and Purbeck Hills. Choose between the full marathon or a 16 mile route featuring historic ruins, coastal cliffs, and rugged Dorset countryside.

Join this flexible timed event along the flat River Thames towpath in Walton on Thames. Complete as many laps as you like over seven hours to achieve distances from 5km to an ultra marathon.

Explore the scenic trails and rolling hills of the Chilterns with this supported looped challenge starting in Henley. Choose between 50km, 25km, or 10km distances with full hospitality, including medals and basecamp festivities.

Experience an obstacle course weekend at Pippingford Park featuring distances from 5k to 50k. Run through rolling hills and rugged trails as you tackle the British OCR Ultra Championship or complete your Trifecta challenge.

Explore the scenic Dorset countryside with a selection of off-road trail runs or walks. Choose from 10k to full marathon distances along the Fleet Lagoon while supporting local charities.

A 10-mile trail race set in the scenic Candover Valley at Chilton Manor Farm. The route features a historic Yew tree-lined finish and includes private trails with 240m of ascent. Participants receive a unique medal and can enjoy refreshment..

The Endless Garden is a last-person-standing Backyard Ultra marathon. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile loop every hour from a base at The Waggoners Pub, where spectators and crews are welcome. The event includes drink vouchers and a special pub..

Explore the ancient trails and historic landscapes of Cranborne Chase starting from Salisbury Racecourse. Choose between marathon half marathon or 10k distances through scenic downland and woodland paths.

Run a traffic free 10 mile trail course through the picturesque Eridge Park featuring steep climbs and woodland paths. Enjoy a complimentary pint and cake at the finish line of this well marked off road challenge.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a chocolate themed aid station. Choose your own distance from 5km to ultra marathon within a flexible seven hour time limit.

Experience a scenic off road run through the fields surrounding Manuden with distances of 10k, 5k, and 1k. Enjoy locally organized routes with course water stations and finisher medals for all participants.