Trail Running calendar near Cheltenham 2026-2027

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100km on 25 July 2026, a scenic point to point challenge across the Brecon Beacons from Talybont to Llangadog. Expect 100 km of rugged trails, big climbs and a true mountain adventure with limited entry.

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile, a bold test across the Brecon Beacons with rugged peaks, big climbs and stunning views. Limited to 250 runners with a 40 hour cut off, this is a true mountain endurance challenge.

On 25 July 2026 run along a scenic disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, with distances from 9 miles to a 37 mile ultra. Expect out and back laps, regular aid stations and big local support.

Ultra X Wales in the Brecon Beacons on 25 and 26 July 2026 offers trail races from 12 km to 110 km with aid stations along the routes. Camp on site, benefit from UTMB index status and GPS tracking for the 110 km, and earn a finisher medal.

Tackle the South West Coast 50, a scenic 50 km coastal and Exmoor loop from Dunster with a festival style basecamp by Dunster Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or the full 50 km and enjoy on route support, food and camping.

Join Ooops I Ran It Again at Dare Valley Country Park on 25 July 2026 for a fun themed seven hour time challenge where you can choose distances from 3 km to ultras. Expect medals, goody bags, on course refreshments and scenic park trails.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

Trail runs on 26 July 2026 around Pen Y Fan with two distance options, 5 miles and 13 miles. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing and specific compulsory kit is required for each distance.

Take on the Garendon Gallop 10K, a scenic trail through Garendon Park near Loughborough with undulating open and wooded sections and a couple of gentle climbs. Enjoy chip timed results, free race photos and a technical finisher T shirt.

Take on the North Downs Ultra Challenge from Loseley Park with looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options or a 24 km point to point on scenic chalk ridge trails. Fully supported with aid stations, medical staff and camping, it is ideal for runne..

A 50 mile loop around the Epynt Way on 1 August 2026 starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping in Builth Wells. The mostly trail route has 8,559 ft of elevation, five stocked checkpoints and no time limits.

Run the scenic grounds of Elvaston Castle at the Derby Running Festival with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed trail and tarmac. Enjoy a themed medal, chip timing, free race photos and a lively event village.

Three circular routes explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole from Moseley Rugby Club. Distances are 18.5, 26.5 and 30 miles, mostly off road, with checkpoints, finish meal options and a finisher badge.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

A four day, 184 mile multi-stage endurance race along the Thames Path from the source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Each day is a separate ultra with accommodation provided on the first three nights.

Take on the 57 mile MTC Cotswold Ultra along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford Abingdon Road, soaking up classic Cotswold scenery with staffed checkpoints en route. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and event visor and trophies awai..

Take on the 49 miles MTC Oxford Ultra from Oxford to Henley along the scenic Thames Path through riverside towns and countryside. Three well stocked checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus a technical tee, mug or hat await.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the MTC Windsor Ultra, passing Windsor Castle and Runnymede. Enjoy scenic river views, marshalled checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

A long trail race that follows the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, covering 103 miles with 11,000 feet of climb and a 30 hour cut off. The route is mainly trail, has at least 12 aid stations and mandatory kit requirements.