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

An ultra trail race along the Chiltern ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. The route is about 51 km with 996 m of ascent, fully marked and supported by three staffed aid stations and a nine hour cutoff.

A guided 18 mile trail run across the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern on Saturday 18 April 2026. The route visits ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent and returns via hillside and woodland trails.

The Beast of the Beacons offers trail runs of 10, 20, or 40 miles through the Brecon Beacons National Park. With marked courses, supported checkpoints, and a canicross option, it provides a demanding day on varied terrain. All finishers ear..

The Spring Trail Series takes runners on the scenic Serpent Trail through the South Downs National Park. With five distances from 12km to 110km, all races start and finish at the same accessible location at Cowdray Estate. The event offers..

Explore the Black Mountains on this challenging LDWA event. Choose from three distances across a route featuring epic climbs and a finish along the Monmouthshire & Brecon canal. The event starts from Abergavenny and is known for its tough t..

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

A one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island following National Cycle Route 8. The published route is 34.8 miles, it is Day 6 of the CYMRUN series, limited to 20 entries plus 20 CYMRUN competitors, with mandatory kit and GPX for entr..

Martley Madness is a 10-mile trail and country lane race through the Worcestershire countryside. The undulating route features woodland, Rodge Hill, and part of the Worcestershire Way. All finishers get a medal and celebratory cake at the f..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon races on the mixed-terrain trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Run through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a course with supportive markers and helpers. The event sup..

The Ibstone Circle offers 5km and 10km multi-terrain runs through the scenic Wormsley Estate, featuring the famous "Ibstone Kicker" climb. Both distances are open to adults and juniors, with a separate "Run in Colour" fun event for children..

Thames Ring Series The Thames Ring Series consists of three non-stop ultramarathon distances run on canal and riverside footpaths in southern England. The main event is the Thames Ring 250, a 250-mile (approximately 256-mile) trail race. It..

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.

A self-navigation ultramarathon through the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Choose between a 50-mile or 50-kilometre route, mostly off-road, starting from the Mendip Activity Centre. The race is a UTMB® qualifier and suppor..

The Corvedale Cake Walk is a scenic challenge event in Shropshire with 10-mile and 22-mile routes. Starting at Holdgate Church, both routes ascend to the county's highest point, Abdon Burf. Walkers and runners are welcome to enjoy the views..

This 40-mile point-to-point run follows the scenic Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal towpath from Malpas to Brecon. With a friendly atmosphere and three supported checkpoints, it's a community-led journey through peaceful countryside with a 15-h..

The UK Trail Running Festival features a range of trail races for 2026, including marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and fun runs. It offers events for juniors, dogs, and virtual participants, supporting local charities. The event is organiz..

A blindfolded navigation challenge near Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options cover six, ten or fifteen mile drops and devices are surrendered at registration.

Walk or run the 40 mile A Coventry Way Challenge through the countryside around Coventry. The event offers full support with checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish, and the option to participate solo or in a relay team.

A marathon and half marathon on the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire on 26 April 2026, using a 13 mile former railway route between Ashbourne and Buxton. Advance and on the day entry options are noted.