Trail Running calendar near Bourton-on-the-Water 2026-2027

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

A chip timed 10 km trail race through Somerset countryside passing the Stony Littleton Long Barrow, with full medical cover, Race Nation app integration, secure baggage drop, showers, free parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

An off-road running and walking event around the Charnwood countryside based at Nanpantan Scout Group HQ in Loughborough. Main route is about 10 miles; a 1 mile junior fun run is available with a small on-the-day entry fee.

A rucking and trail running event in Bristol on 04th October 2026 offering 6k and 10k routes, Pro and Open categories for ruck and trail, GORUCK Rucker 4.0 provided for ruck entrants, and on-course amenities including water stations and eve..

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

A non timed inflatable obstacle run in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with inflatable obstacles, music zones and on course hydration. Children aged 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

The Beat Box Hill 50k will take place in Tadworth on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.

A 55 km circular trail ultra across the Forest of Dean that follows a GPX navigation route through single track, riverside sections and ridges. Canicross has its own category and aid stations provide water, food and toilets.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team aw..

Fully marked trail races at Grafham Water on 11 October 2026 offering a 10k and a half marathon around the reservoir, with GPX routes, water stations, first aid cover, medals and prizes for top finishers.

FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs on 11 October 2026 offers chip timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K fun run at Old Basing and Lychpit Recreation Ground. Proceeds support Friends of Old Basing Schools.

MacTuffX Swindon on 11 October 2026 at County Ground mixes ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or five person relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions and entry options for different distances.

A ridge fell race on the Cat's Back in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m of ascent. The route includes steep climbs, technical rocky sections, a trig at the summit, and a ridgeline descent back to the event field.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.