Trail Running calendar near Blandford Forum 2026-2027

A single-loop 50 km trail race from Arundel through the South Downs with woodland and riverside sections, four aid stations, chip timing, live GPS tracking and UTMB Index recognition worth 2 ITRA points.

Riverside mixed terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Marked kilometres, lap formats vary by distance, and entries include a themed medal and chip timing.

A 50 mile trail race along the South Downs Way from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring about 5700 ft of climb, seven aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour limit. The course finishes with a lap of the athletics track.

Centurion Running's 50 Mile Grand Slam 2027 bundles four separate 50 Mile events across 2027, from April to November. Entries open 26 April 2026 and the standard entry fee is £480.

Ultra X Spring Trail Series 2027 offers five trail races from 12km to 110km around Cowdrey Estate in the South Downs National Park. Routes pass greensand hills, river, woodland and lowland heath.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A multi-terrain running event on 18 April 2027 with 5 km and 10 km courses through Wormsley Estate, a steep Ibstone Kicker, age-specific entry rules and a children’s Run In Colour on Ibstone Common.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A blindfolded navigation challenge from an event centre in Winchester where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot. Options include a non local 6 mile challenge and 10 or 15 mile routes measur..

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

A supported ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 24 and 25 July 2027 offering 100 km and 100 mile options. The event is organised by GB Ultras Ltd and is part of the Ultra Great Britain race series with GPS tracking.

On 4 September 2027 at Remenham Farm, Henley-on-Thames, a mixed-terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race follow a riverbank trail with kilometre markers, chip timing and on-course marshals for guidance.