Trail Running calendar near Cheltenham 2026-2027

A winter trail ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path, offered as 45 miles or 30 miles, run anti clockwise with staffed checkpoints, mandatory kit and bespoke finishers' tee and medal.

Trail races around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes from Brixworth Country Park, fully marked courses, water stations, first aid, prizes and a finisher medal.

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

A trail race at Harrold-Odell Country Park on 13 March 2027 offering 25 km and 50 km distances organised by Thunder Races. Early bird and standard entry prices apply; instalment and transfer options are available.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

An all-female trail run at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames on 14 March 2027, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km routes plus chip timing, medals and partner benefits.

A 50 km trail ultra in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Stonor Park on 20 March 2027. The marked course has 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical support and a nine hour cut off.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km route options through Bath and nearby countryside, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, and a finisher medal and T shirt.

Trail races on the South Downs Way on 20 March 2027 with 50 mile, 50 km and marathon options, marked courses, aid stations and coach transport between finish and start.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

Trail event in Hurn Forest offering distances from 5K up to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km out and back lap. Aid and drinks are available at lap start and finish and 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England.

A spring half marathon through way marked forest trails around Speech House Hotel with timed chip bibs, three water stations and medical cover; organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity and selected for national trail championsh..

A two-lap, multi terrain 10 km trail race around Mortimer village that starts and finishes on Mortimer Fairground. The route runs through local woodlands and includes a separate canicross start plus chip timing and downloadable photos.

Riverside mixed terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Marked kilometres, lap formats vary by distance, and entries include a themed medal and chip timing.

A 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, towpaths and roads. The event is fully tracked and offers relay teams plus a 26 mile Rosebud Marathon option.

A county versus county running challenge along the Brampton Valley Way, with runners starting from Market Harborough or Northampton. The 28 mile out and back course features two long tunnels, four feed stations, and field wide county scorin..

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.