Trail Running calendar near Avebury 2025-2026

A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile countryside route around Meriden, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club. Participants may walk or run, solo or in a relay, for fun or charity. The event features five checkpoints offering cold drinks and a selection of food, plus meals at th..

Eastnor Castle Backyard 8hr and Relay 2026 is a running event staged in the private Eastnor Castle Deer Park, set within the Malvern Hills National Landscape. The route runs along a private estate road in a figure‑of‑eight, with stunning views of Eastnor Castle and British Camp, the Iron Age hill fo..

The Portland Pig Backyard Ultra is an ultramarathon event held at Grove Farm Estate, Portland, Dorset. In this unique race format, participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour, starting on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course offers diverse terrain including..

The East Devon Round is a challenging trail running festival held in East Devon, near Honiton, featuring ultra-distance races through stunning countryside. The main event covers approximately 68 miles with over 10,800 feet of elevation, passing through three National Landscapes, the Jurassic Coast W..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging ultra running event held in Worcestershire, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Scheduled for May 2, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest route featuring over 2,900 meters of ascent along the Worcest..

Thames Path 100 is Centurion Running’s 100-mile ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Richmond, London to Oxford, finishing in the grounds of Oxford University. The 161 km course climbs about 1,900 feet and is described as flat and fast, with roughly 25% paved and 75% trail terrain. It is a point..

Rasus y Bannau is a challenging long-distance running event held in Brecon, Wales, featuring three race options: a 100 km ultra with 5100m ascent, a 75 km ultra with 3500m ascent, and a marathon of 43 km with 2000m ascent. All races start and finish in Brecon town center, traversing the scenic and r..

The Isle of Wight Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK-wide trek and trail series, taking place on the island’s stunning southern coastal path from a basecamp at Chale. Participants choose from the full Island route of 106km (clockwise) or shorter options: 53km, 25km, Southern 50, and Medina 10..

Greensand Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing at West Hanger, Staple Lane Car Park, near Guildford in Surrey. The route links the North Downs Way with the Greensand Way, passing Box Hill, Leith Hill (the South East’s highest point) and summits such as Pitch Hill and..

Rapid Relays is a dynamic running event held at the scenic Culden Faw Estate in Fawley, near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The race features a woodland trail course on estate tracks with gently undulating terrain, including a notable climb before 3 kilometers followed by a long downhill stretch bac..

Tempo Trail Races 2026 is a weekend trail running event held in the scenic Cotswolds, based at Ilmington Sports & Social Club near Shipston On Stour. The event offers a variety of race distances to suit different levels, including a 100K Ultra, a new 50K Ultra, a Marathon, a Half Marathon, and a 10K..

The Three Forts Challenge is a renowned trail running event held in West Sussex, starting and finishing at Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers three race options: a full marathon (27.2 miles), a half marathon, and a 5-mile trail run. The courses feature demanding terrain with steep climbs, stile..

The Box Hill Vertical KM is a challenging guided trail run located in Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey. Covering approximately 12.5 miles with around 1000 meters of elevation gain, the route explores hilly woodland, heathland, and open fields, featuring technical climbs that may require scrambling. Designe..

The Harewood Forest Trail Race is a spring running event held in the scenic Harewood Forest, located in the heart of the Test Valley near Andover, Hampshire. The race offers challenging yet beautiful undulating trail routes through the forest, providing a rewarding experience for trail runners. Part..

BigWayRound - Winchester is an award-winning, Gold-rated trail running event held at Winchester Rugby Club. The event offers four distances: 14 miles, 19 miles, a marathon, and a 50K ultramarathon, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The course features stunning views and traverses i..

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a 6-mile walk featuring a river boat crossing. The event is l..

The Westcountry Ultra Flat 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon in Somerset, England, ideal for first-time 50-mile runners or those seeking a fast race. The course features a pancake-flat first half along the Taunton to Bridgwater Canal Path and the River Parrett Trail, with opportunities to..

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland tracks, and single-track trails, making it suitable for runners..

Run to the Sea Brighton is a 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Christ's Hospital School in Horsham to Hove Lawns on the Brighton seafront. The multi-terrain course features trails, rolling downs and a coastal promenade, offering scenic views and a reputation for superb organisation and a frien..

Tenacious Ten Hour Endurance Challenge is held at Mynydd Troed, Pengenfford Common, near Talgarth, Powys, Wales (LD3 0EY). Each loop is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) with roughly 1,679 ft (511 m) of ascent. The course is a fully marked loop on rugged terrain, delivering dramatic 360-degree views of the B..