Trail Running calendar near Brackley 2025-2026

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a..

Take on the Ridgeway 40 mile walk along ancient chalk downlands from Avebury to Streatley on 9 May 2026. Checkpoints, refreshment stops and a finishers cloth badge make for a rewarding day out for seasoned walkers and adventurous newcomers.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.

Celebrate the 30th Halstead & Essex Marathon in May 2026, a scenic road race through rolling hills, woods and farmland around Halstead. Expect low traffic roads and friendly club support for a classic Essex running challenge.

Run through rolling Northamptonshire countryside from Naseby Village Hall, choosing multiple distances up to a 35 mile ultra marathon. Marked circular routes, live GPS tracking and country house views make for a memorable day.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Take on the Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k, a hilly, scenic trail across the South Downs featuring steady climbs and a fast downhill finish. Limited online entries make this a must book for trail lovers chasing views and a rewarding run.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for a friendly community run supporting local causes. Choose 10K, 3K or a half kilometre fun run on scenic multi terrain paths, enjoy on site refreshments and a finisher medal.

Take on a 50k countryside challenge on 16 May 2026 around Trent Valley, weaving through villages, footpaths and tracks. Finish back at Milestone Brewery for food, music and a commemorative branded pint glass to toast your effort.

Run the North Downs Way 50, a 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Farnham to Knockholt Pound along iconic chalk ridge trails. Expect rugged terrain, big climbs and a 13 hour cut off for a true test of endurance.

Run the scenic Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing 26.8 miles or 16 miles across the Berkshire Downs and parts of the Ridgeway. Expect rolling trails, friendly aid stations, a BBQ for finishers and a commemorative mug.

Tackle scenic rolling trails on Cannock Chase at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge, with 10 km, half marathon, marathon and a two person relay. Limited to 500 runners, the course rewards singletrack, ridge views and muddy fun.

The Shindig in the Shire showcases scenic routes past Ironbridge Gorge and the Iron Bridge, with some climbs to keep it lively. Pick 8, 16 or 26.2 mile courses and enjoy finisher bling, ales and pub food at The Unicorn Inn.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greener..

Join the Leaden Boot Challenge in Alstonefield on 17 May 2026, a 26.2 mile walk or run across the White Peak with stunning views and testing climbs. Manned checkpoints, homemade finish treats and a warm community atmosphere reward every fin..

Run from Richmond to Brighton over the North and South Downs on a scenic 100 km route to the coast. Choose single day or two day options with an overnight campsite, full support and GPS tracking.

Run the Grim Reaper Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle with distances from a 10 mile day or night race up to 100 miles, including a 100 mile team relay. Enjoy scenic 10 mile loops through woodland and lakeside trails, camping and medals for all..

Explore the Surrey countryside at The Fox, a trail running festival offering distances from 20K to 62K that all finish in Godalming. Enjoy scenic singletrack, regular aid stations and a friendly atmosphere on Saturday 23 May 2026.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.