Trail Running calendar near Avebury 2026-2027

Trail races across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Choices include marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile trail run with aid stations and course marshals.

Experience a guided group trail run through the Surrey Hills designed to reach 1000m of elevation. This non competitive 12.5 mile journey features technical climbs and woodland trails led by an experienced mountain leader.

Trail run through bluebell woods near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K distances. The event provides way-marked routes, aid stations, finisher medals and on-site facilities.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

A guided 5 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills on 3 May 2026 followed by a Movement Project class. Participants are grouped by ability and supported by Run Leaders; facilities include a cafe, toilets and bag drop.

A friendly trail run on Headley Heath near Leatherhead with a two lap 10 km route through open and woodland paths. The undulating course has a small hill on each lap and offers scenic views and bluebells.

Runaway Train in Shepton Mallet on 3 May 2026 combines a cross country trail race, a family walk and a town centre boxty feast, with scenic routes through woods, tunnels and viaducts and 8½ mile, 6 mile and 3 mile options.

A trail festival in Winchester on 4 May 2026 offering four distances from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon, fully marked routes, aid stations and parking at Winchester Rugby Club.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

An annual off-road race day around Chepstow Park Woods starting and finishing at Hood Memorial Hall, Devauden. Distances include 10k, 5k, 2.4k for ages 8 plus and a 60m junior dash with a small donation on the day.

Spring trail races in Harewood Forest featuring 5k, 10k, canicross and a children's fun run on undulating forest and field routes. Pre-registration only; proceeds support local playing fields and school PTA.

Join this 5 mile multi terrain race at Bromsgrove Rugby Club featuring a scenic route of trails and towpaths. This evening event welcomes both solo runners and canicross participants for a focused and competitive run.

A 100-kilometre anticlockwise loop through the Chiltern Hills, the race follows The Ridgeway and local trails with six checkpoints, marked navigation and open GPS tracking. The event is based in Chesham and limited to 250 runners.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront on 9 May 2026, featuring multi terrain trails, four feed stations and a 9.5 hour cut off. Individual and two runner relay entries are offered with team prizes.

Test your endurance on a technical 3.2 mile mountain loop at Mynydd Troed. Complete as many laps as possible within ten hours as a solo runner or part of a team in the heart of the Black Mountains.

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.