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

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

Five marked off road routes from 5 km to 52 km around Cranleigh, Surrey, with forest single track, views from Pitch Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. Outposts, free parking and mandatory kit apply for the longer distances.

Gravel Rush Run in Winchester offers single loop off road races of 10 km and 21 km across gravel, grassy and woodland trails in the South Downs National Park, with chip timing, an event medal and on site catering.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete on 27 June 2026 with a 4.2 km course and 215 m ascent, starting and finishing in the Fete Field and running over bridge, stone steps, steep paths and forestry road. Entry on the day £5.

A trail running event in Marlow on 28 June 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K on marked countryside routes with chip timing, photos, a themed medal and an event village.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest offers four marked trail distances from 10K to 50K on mainly hard packed forest paths with on site facilities, cupless aid stations and specific mandatory kit rules for longer distances.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A point to point 50K trail ultramarathon on the Hangers Way from Alice Holt Country Park to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, with signed trails, aid stations, coach-to-start option, mandatory fluid kit and a 9 hour cut-off.

A Half Marathon at Box Hill Fort (Tadworth) on 28 June 2026 with more than 3000 feet of ascent and descent. The route runs mainly on rough tracks and offers views over the North Downs, the Mole Gap, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking.

A community 5 km off-road fun run and walk on Therfield Heath, Royston, held to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. The undulating course is two laps over grass and trails and entry is limited.

Aldbury 5 is an off road race of 5.3 miles around Ashridge Woods in Albury on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with a donation from each entry to the National Trust. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runners.

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

A family friendly off road running event in Damerham offering 5km and 10km routes plus a children’s colour run. Fully marked countryside courses with medals, trophies, on-site parking and food stalls.

A community running day at Bromyard Rugby Club featuring a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15, and a non competitive fun run, with marshals, on site vendors, first aid and event insurance.

A chip timed cross country run at Burghley House in Stamford with a double lap 10k course on grass and paths. The event has a minimum age of 16, published entry fees and a minimum fundraising target.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Runs take place at dusk in summer and at night with headtorches in winter, on hilly trails with group pacing and a recommended average pace of about 10 min per mile.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.