Trail Running calendar near Cheltenham 2026-2027

A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.

A multi-terrain *5K* and *10K* race in the Chiltern Hills on 15 November 2026, organised by the Radnage Primary School PTA, with water stations, first aid, a village hall cafe and proceeds supporting the school.

MoRunning at Southampton Common offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and a half marathon with medals, finisher headbands and on-site race facilities. The course mixes paths, trails and grass and is dog friendly and buggy usable.

A Movember charity run at Ashton Court Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and headbands, mixed path and trail terrain, some hilly sections, and on course refreshments.

Saturn Running holds the Smurf Run along the River Thames at Wraysbury on 15 November 2026. The seven hour Time Challenge starts from 3 km laps and includes finisher medals, distance pins, aid stations and goody bag options.

Callow Fell Race is an AS-category 8 km fell race with about 762 m of ascent around Little Stretton, featuring four steep climbs, limited signage, and mandatory WFRA kit; previous fellrunning experience is recommended.

A marathon and half marathon on hilly, often muddy trails in the northern Cotswolds. The event is TRA licensed and run under UK Athletics rules; minimum age 18 and entries are open.

A countryside walking event from Barton le Clay with 12, 18 and 26 mile routes across fields, tracks and woods; online entry, checkpoint support, refreshments and certificates included.

A trail event in the Meon Valley with 15.5, 21.5 and 40 mile options on the South Downs Way and surrounding paths. Routes are largely trail, include stocked checkpoints and are waymarked with GPX files available.

A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest where participants choose how many 3.5-mile loops to run. Dogs and rucking are allowed, a reduced parking rate is available, and there are options for charity donations or a tree token instead of a meda..

A 10k night trail at Salcey Forest on a marked two lap crushed stone route that can be slippery in wet weather. A head or chest torch is required, Petzl will provide demo kit, and a canicross option runs ten minutes before the main field.

A fully marked trail ultra of about 50 km around Putteridge Bury with ridgeline running, three aid stations and an 8 hour 45 minute time limit.

Riverside trail run from Alexandra Gardens in Windsor along the Thames with two distances, chip timing, water stations, and finishers' medals.

A half day 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills followed by a Tring Brewery tour with tasting and a choice of a bottle or a pint.

The Smurf Run at Dare Valley Country Park is a seven hour Time Challenge on well maintained park paths, with distances from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive themed medals, distance pins and a goody bag with vegan options.

Night time looped trail run at Moors Valley Country Park on 21 November 2026 with 10 km, 20 km or 30 km options, compulsory headtorch and free main car park; runners can choose a tree planting option instead of a medal.

Wet, muddy trail races at Spider Hill, Long Valley offering a single-lap 10 km and a shorter 5 km with marshes, named water features and multiple climbs.

Scenic 10 mile off road trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club with medals, water stations, parking and trophies for overall and age category winners.

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

A multi-terrain event at Coombe Abbey offering 8 mile and 5 mile routes with wooded trails, river crossings, a water station and a race memento at the finish.