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

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Inaugural MTC Afanc ultra on 18 April 2026 sends runners 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. Expect rugged scenery, strict pacing and a hard earned Afanc medal at the finish.

Set off from Windsor Racecourse on looped 10 km, 25 km and 50 km routes that sweep through Windsor Great Park, past Windsor Castle and along the Thames Path. Fully signed and supported with rest stops, catering and app tracking for walkers..

Run or walk the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, enjoying hilly trails through peaks, Iron Age hillforts and woodlands. Distances 10 km to 80 km and proceeds support Grow Cook Learn.

Run the Chiltern Ridge Classic 51K with 996m of climb across Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon and The Ridgeway from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. A UTMB Index event limited to 400 runners with a fully marked course and aid stations.

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, summiting the peaks and tackling 1300 m of ascent with a qualified coach. Not a race; expect steady trail pace, stunning views and friendly company.

Beast of the Beacons on 18 April 2026 at Gilestone Farm near Tal y Bont offers 10 mile, 20 mile and 40 mile trail races across rugged forest, mountain and reservoir terrain. Marked routes, aid stations and camping support runners.

Run the Spring Trail Series at Cowdray Estate in Surrey, following the scenic Serpent Trail through greensand hills and woodland. Choose from 12km to 110km, with relaxed cut offs, campsite and on site expo for a friendly well supported day.

Discover the Black Mountains and World Heritage landscapes around Blaenavon on this LDWA long distance walk and run. Pick 20, 30 or 50 mile routes that tackle classic climbs, quiet valleys and canal side finishes.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

Take on the inaugural MTC Y Draig Goch on 19 April 2026, a scenic 35 mile stage from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8. Limited to 40 entrants, all finishers earn a Y Draig Goch medal and top athletes win bespoke t..

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 miles trail race across Rodge Hill and woodland, with challenging climbs and quiet country lanes. Finishers get bespoke medals and proceeds benefit Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Run the scenic Thames Ring, a multi distance trail loop from Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canals. Choose 100, 150 or 250 mile challenges on riverside paths with GPS tracking and checkpoint support, 22 to 26 April 2026.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Butcombe Trail Ultra is a self navigation trail through the scenic Mendip Hills AONB, following the 47 mile Butcombe Trail and passing six cosy pubs. Pick 50 miles or 50 kilometres, both UTMB qualifying, with tracking included for safety.

Discover the Corvedale Cake Walk from Holdgate Church near Much Wenlock, featuring scenic tracks and climbs to Abdon Burf, Shropshire's highest point. Choose 22 mile or 10 mile routes, enjoy refreshments and support church communities.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Take on the Coventry Way Challenge, a scenic 41.4 mile circular trail around Coventry mostly across Warwickshire and Solihull, to be completed in a single day. Open to solo walkers and runners or relay teams, with checkpoints and finish mea..