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

A fell time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones that requires navigational skills and benefits from local knowledge. Entry is on the day with fees of £8 for adults and £2 for juniors under 17.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

A 23 mile clockwise tour around Worcester and Droitwich starting at Gheluvelt Park, mostly on traffic-free paths. Solo and two-person relay options are available, with three on-route control points and a six-hour completion limit.

Trail 5K and 10K races held at Tewinbury near Welwyn on undulating dirt, grass and woodland trails, fully marked and marshalled, with GPX and a midcourse aid station for the 10K.

A 21.1 km trail race around Hughenden Manor and surrounding woodlands, mostly forest paths with undulating terrain and three aid stations. The course is fully marked and trail running shoes are recommended.

A 10 km trail race around the National Trust's Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe, featuring woodland trails, about 195 m of ascent, full course marking and a water station at 5.3 km. Onsite facilities include parking, toilets and a cafe.

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

Trail races at Carsington Water on 5 December 2026 feature a half marathon and a 10k around the reservoir on marked undulating trails with marshals and an event village.

A 14.5 km fell race with 793 m of ascent around Cardington near Church Stretton, partially marked and requiring navigational skills and full FRA kit. Entry is online only with 180 places and parking is limited.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon from Dorking along the Greensand Way through the Surrey Hills, with a 5 mile loop, marked and supported aid stations, electronic timing and a finisher medal.

Part of a 12 Days of Christmas series at Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on a tough off road loop. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance with vir..

A winter trail running festival at Holmesly Campsite in the New Forest on 6 December 2026, offering 15 km, 30 km, marathon and 50 km one lap off‑road courses with marked routes, bag drop and mandatory kit requirements.

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k, 5k and a junior run, raising funds for Shelter, with bespoke medals, photos, prizes and onsite parking.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

A festive trail running event at Moors Valley Country Park on 6 December 2026, offering a 2 km fun run for children plus 5 km and 10 km trail races; on-site parking is available for £5 and entry fees range from £12 to £26.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 for runners who qualify via top 20 percent finishes at Runaway events and for volunteers. The marked course includes about 295m of ascent.

A 12-day consecutive running challenge at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye, with daily choices from 5k to ultra on a 2.5 km lap offroad course. Each day has a unique medal and there are in-person and virtual entry options.

Part of a themed Christmas series at Pengethley Manor, this offroad event offers distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour completion limit and both on site and virtual entry options.