Trail Running calendar near Alton 2026-2027

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

A night trail 10k at Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026 where a head or chest torch is required and Petzl will bring demo kit. The route is two laps on crushed stone, canicross is offered with a separate start, and on course drinks are provided..

A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest on well maintained off-road trails. Participants repeat a 3.5-mile loop to choose their distance, from a few laps up to ultramarathon distances, with on-site facilities and canicross options.

Guided 10 km trail run at Hankley Common featuring trails, views and a visit to the historic Atlantic Wall replica. Runs take place at sunset or at night with headtorch in a guided group and include gear trials and a possible alcohol free b..

Beyond Bristol on 28 March 2026 offers 25 km and 55 km trail routes starting and finishing at Museum Square, with riverside, woodland and disused railway sections, feed stations, GPX files and chip timing.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse on 28 March 2026 offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath and nearby countryside with covered rest stops, medical support, GPS tracking and dedicated walking and fast-run categories.

A guided 13 mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing led by English Athletics qualified leaders, a mid-route refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

A 10 hour, 10 lap endurance event at Pippingford Park near Uckfield. Runners choose roughly 3, 4, or 5 mile loops and receive a finishing grade based on their shortest completed loop. Basic camping is available with limited facilities.

Intergalactic is a trail running festival at Hurn Forest on 28 March 2026 offering routes from a 5K up to ultra distances, with aid stations and medals for all finishers. Twenty percent of entry fees support Forestry England.

A 17.5 mile annual trail race around the Ashridge Estate, run anti clockwise on well marked paths with a routed detour to Ivinghoe Beacon. Water stations, finisher gifts and prizes for top male and female finishers are provided.

A single loop 50 km trail race on the South Downs starting and finishing in Arundel. Fully waymarked with live GPS tracking, four aid stations, about 3,200 ft of ascent and worth 2 ITRA points.

Take on 16 miles from Combe Gibbet to Overton through Berkshire and Hampshire trails and muddy, undulating terrain. Coach transfers, kit transport and managed road crossings make this point to point race easy to reach and enjoy.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

A two lap, traffic free 10 km trail race through Epping Forest near Chingford with multi terrain, undulating sections, chip timing and a finisher medal. Entries are limited and cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

A multisport event at Culden Faw Estate on March 29, 2026 featuring duathlon, cross duathlon and timed offroad endurance races with waymarked courses, chip timing and on site medical and catering facilities.

Join the 3rd Galloping Grind 10k trail run on 1 April for a dusk Easter Egg Edition as the season opener. Enjoy an anti clockwise 10k trail with a compulsory headtorch and a fun egg hunt finish; spots are limited to 30.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the River Thames where runners choose distances from 3 km to ultra and receive an Easter egg themed medal and goody bag on completion.