Trail Running calendar near Bourton-on-the-Water 2025-2026

Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra is held near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys. The course uses 4.2-mile loops of mixed trail and tarmac, with one gentle climb and a short steep section for a fast, runnable feel. The event follows an endless BYU format: each loop must be completed within one..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..

Hambledon Hilly is scheduled for 20 September 2025 at Hambledon Vineyard in Hambledon, Hampshire (PO7 4RY). This is the 10th edition of the event and the venue has changed to Hambledon Vineyard, described as England's oldest commercial vineyard. The vineyard will be open on the day, including its r..

The Fraggle Run in Aberdare, hosted by Saturn Running, is a 7-hour time challenge event set in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7km) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

Conquest of Avalon is Albion Running’s late-season ultramarathon in Somerset, finishing in Glastonbury after a final ascent over Glastonbury Tor. The event offers two distances: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route begins at Ham Hill Country Park and, about 20 miles in, joins the 30-mile path, t..

Centurion Running’s Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a 50-mile single-loop ultramarathon set in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The route climbs around 5,600 feet and traverses picturesque villages rich in history, including locations made famous by British film..

The Tissington Trail September Half Marathon Weekend is a two-day running event organised by Nice Work on the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire. Races are held on both Saturday and Sunday in September, and entrants may choose one or both race days. Entries have sold out in advance in previous years. E..

The Humanity Direct Tring Ultra is a one-day trail event on 20 September 2025, starting and finishing at Tring Cricket Club (HP23 5NG) in the Chilterns, Hertfordshire. Distances offered are: 50 km (full ultra, listed also as 31 miles) 27 km (half ultra) 10 km Ascent gain varies by distance, repor..

BigSky Trails (AIR) is the finale of BigFeat Events’ Classic Element Trail Series, held at Hyde Common, Frogham, Nr Fordingbridge in the New Forest National Park. It offers 18-mile and marathon distances, starting near Hyde Common as dawn breaks and guiding runners over wide open plains and winding..

Clipston Trail Half and Country 5 Miler take place around Clipston, near Market Harborough, with start/finish at Clipston Recreation Ground, Station Road. The event offers two distances: a half marathon and a country 5-mile (ish) race, suited to trail newcomers or a shorter challenge. The routes run..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. The course features steep technical climbs, long descents, and offers stunning views, catering to a range of runners seeking a tough and scenic race. The event starts and finishes at the vi..

The Mells Scenic Race is a 7-mile running event held in the historic village of Mells, near Frome. The course features a mix of footpaths, bridleways, cycle paths, and quiet country lanes, offering a scenic route with some hills. The 2025 race follows the 2023 route, including a stretch along the cy..

Cirencester AC’s Chedworth Roman Trail offers two trail races set in the Cotswold countryside near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The 10-mile (ish) single loop and a newly added 5-mile (ish) loop pass through Stowell Park, the Coln Valley, and close to the Chedworth Roman Villa. It’s a challenging mu..

The Cannock Chase Wild Trail Runs take place on 21 September 2025 at Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley, WS15 2UQ. Route maps are published for both distances. Distances: 5 km Trail Run 10 km Trail Run Cannock Chase Forest is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty featuring woodland, open hea..

The Creative Juices 10km takes place on 21 September 2025 at Creative Juices Brewing Company, Woodoaks Farm (Maple Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 9XQ). The event uses a trail route that starts and finishes at the brewery and runs mostly off road through woodlands, footpaths and bridleways. It is part of..

Cherhill Down Four Colour Local Event 2025, near Calne in Wiltshire, offers four colour-coded orienteering courses across open downland with copses, a hillfort and a prominent monument. Distances range from Yellow 2.2 km to Blue 6.0 km, with climbs up to about 225 m, catering to beginners through ex..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Silent Pool, Albury, near Guildford. The route follows North Downs Way sections and the Netley Heath forest, dipping into Shere and passing film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. It’s ideal for those new to trail ru..

Epic Epping Forest Ultra 2025, run by Orion Harriers, was planned as a 50-mile forest ultra in Epping Forest, north-east London, starting from Jubilee Retreat in Chingford. The course comprised ten 5-mile laps on woodland trails with about 1,120 meters of elevation gain, marked with sawdust and flag..

The Fortitude Ultra - Denbies is an endurance running event held at the picturesque Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Participants face the challenge of completing 10 laps of varying distances (approximately 3, 4, or 5 miles) within a 10-hour timeframe. Runners can adjust their chosen distance..

The Endless Garden – A Backyard Ultra Marathon takes place at The Waggoners in Ayot Green, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, from 27 to 29 September 2025. The race uses a 4.167-mile trail loop run hourly on the hour, with the field whittling down to a sole finisher. The route is designed to be saf..