Trail Running calendar near Cheltenham 2025-2026

Tackle the scenic Three Shires Way on Saturday 20 June 2026 with point to point trail races through ancient woodlands across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Choose a 50 mile ultra or marathon and finish with a loop aroun..

Discover the wild heart of Exmoor at the Exmoor Running and Walking Festival, June 20 to 22 2025 at the Pinkery Centre. Choose from trail runs and walks from kids routes to 30 miles, and enjoy evening socials, film screenings and a sunset s..

Take on the Malvern Midsummer Marathon across the iconic Malvern Hills with 27 mile and 15 mile routes featuring big climbs and ridge top views. Enjoy staffed checkpoints, a hot finish meal and the friendly LDWA atmosphere.

Join a scenic trail half marathon across Dunstable Downs with sweeping ridge views, steep climbs and thrilling descents. Limited to 300 runners on 21 June 2026, this challenging 21.2 km course is perfect for elevation lovers.

Explore the War of the Worlds sandpits at Horsell Common on 21 June 2026 in the volunteer run Martian Race. With 21k, 10k, 5k and a 2k kids race, proceeds support local charities and the event pledges to protect the common.

Enjoy a scenic multi terrain 10km that starts and finishes at Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate, with a canicross option. Finishers get a medal and a beer or soft drink to enjoy at the brewery.

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three days, combining distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon of 13.1 miles, t..

Enjoy scenic trail running around Carsington Water with undulating routes for a 10K or half marathon, both fully marked and chip timed. Finish with a bespoke medal, free photos and post race goodies in a lovely lakeside setting.

Run scenic off road trails through the Thames Valley at the RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village with food and drinks.

Run 10K to 50 km on scenic Salcey Forest trails on 28 June 2026. Mostly firm, runnable paths and summer conditions make it ideal for road or light trail shoes.

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.

Event overview The SATURN Midweek Chasing Numbers event takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026 at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham (TW20 0AE). It is a 7 hour Time Challenge with flexible start times available throughout the day. The ev..

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Tackle a 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny, climbing Sugar Loaf and 5,000 feet of scenic mountain trails. Professionally organised with fully manned checkpoints, crew support and a memorable post race medal.

July the Turd invites runners to tackle scenic laps around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire, with 8 mile, 16 mile and marathon options. Start and finish at The Unicorn Inn for a friendly pub atmosphere and a well earned finisher item.

Run the Serpent Trail near Petersfield on 4 July 2026 through heath, woodland and greensand hills, with distances from 10 km to 100 km for every level. Camping, coach transfers to starts, plus food and a licensed bar.

Run the scenic Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon along the ancient Ridgeway on 5 July 2026. Expect 21.1 km of chalk trail with rolling climbs, great support, and a friendly field limited to 350 runners.

Run summer trails through woodland and hills at the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10k on 5 July 2026. Enjoy stunning scenery, bespoke medals, free photos and parking, with routes suited to beginners and seasoned athletes.

Take on the MTC Hafren Ultra, a scenic 27 mile point to point run over Plynlimon to the source of the River Severn and finishing in Caersws. Expect big climbs, technical river paths and sweeping upland views.