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

Run a guided 30 mile trail across the South Downs Way and nearby hills, from Harting Down through ancient woodland and nature reserves. Ideal for first time ultra runners, it's led by an experienced mountain leader and coach.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a 32 mile ultramarathon from Powis Estate to Caffi Wylfa, taking runners over fast paths and rolling footpaths with scenic castle views. Finishers get a celebratory plate and goodies and top three men and women win..

Take on a scenic 25 mile circular across South Shropshire with 4675 ft of climbing and a 10 hour time limit, starting and finishing at Minsterley Village Hall. Organised by LDWA Marches Group the event is currently full and new entries will..

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.

Take on the Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series on 28 Feb 2026 at Birches Valley, a scenic yet testing woodland course with steep climbs, fast descents and technical, muddy trails. Half and 10K with canicross options and eco wooden medals.

Enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options that take in village paths, country lanes and lakeside views. Trail shoes and a personal cup are advised as the races are cupless; all finishers get a medal.

Run a scenic 70k along the Taff Trail from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw, passing reservoirs, waterfalls and historic sites. The event includes coach transfer to the start, checkpoints, timing and a finisher medal.

Tackle a rugged 75 km mountain ultramarathon from Brecon to Cardiff, summiting Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big over wild ridges and forests. A 26.2 mile Taff Xtreme option covers the second half; both are unmarked and GPS navigated.

Tackle the Imber Ultra, a scenic 33.5 mile multi terrain trail run around the Imber Range on Salisbury Plain, starting in Westbury. Organised as a charity fundraiser, this classic March ultra promises tough trails, great camaraderie and fin..

Enjoy scenic trail running at Up on the Downs on 1 March 2026 from Breamore House, Fordingbridge. Choose 5k, 10k or half marathon on rolling country paths, with medals for finishers and a 5k Canicross class.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Run the Windsor & Eton 10km on 1 March 2026 for a scenic multi terrain route from Windsor & Eton Brewery along the Thames and Jubilee River. Finishers get a pint cup, medal and free race photos to celebrate your run.

Celebrate St David's Day with the Dragon Run at Dare Valley Country Park on 1 March 2026, choose from 3 km to ultra distances or tackle a flexible 7 hour time challenge. Enjoy scenic footpaths, aid stations, medals and vegan goody bags.

Guided 10 km trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford along the North Downs Way and Netley Heath for a scenic group outing. Sunset and torchlit sessions, gear trials and a friendly finish make for a relaxed guided adventure.

Tackle the Winter Green Man Ultra on Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 mile or 30 mile options across rolling winter trails run anti clockwise. Self navigated with checkpoints and friendly support for a proper winter trail test.

Join the Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra on 7 March for scenic footpath and bridleway routes of 10 km, 25 km or 50 km starting at Dr Challoner's School. Run or walk to fundraise for Humanity Direct and earn a finisher medal.

Run the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop across Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, climbs, fast descents and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Kids course, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal complete the day.

Thunder Races brings 25 km and 50 km trail runs through the woodland and countryside around Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations and a finisher medal plus goodies for a memorable spring trail challenge.

Explore the scenic New Forest on 7 March 2026 with the New Forest Trail Run South at Hinton Admiral Estate. Choose 10.1 km, 15 km or 21.6 km routes with options for trail run, canicross or hike for all abilities.

Brutal at Chawton delivers muddy farm tracks, water filled craters and technical forest trails for a gritty off road challenge. Choose 5 km or two lap 10 km and try canicross if you want to run with your dog with a running harness required.