Trail Running calendar near Cheltenham 2026-2027

Enjoy a family friendly day in Froyle with a scenic 10 km trail through fields and woods and a colourful Kids Colour Dash for ages 4 to 12. Village hall cakes, picnic space and on course support make it a relaxed community event.

Take on the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026 with 14 or 28 mile options from Market Harborough or Northampton along a traffic free, hard packed trail. Expect two dark tunnels so bring a torch and enjoy friendly support and..

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series: two epic 200 mile trail ultramarathons across Welsh trails and mountains. Run the South Wales coast route from Chepstow to Worm's Head in April or the Mid Wales loop from and to Machyntlleth in June.

Take on the inaugural MTC Gelert 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes on 16 April 2026, the third day of the MTC CYMRUN end to end. Limited field, bespoke medal for all finishers and real time tracking for supporters.

Take on the inaugural MTC Afanc, a one day ultra of about 39.7 miles along National Cycle Route 8 with over 4,200 ft of ascent. Limited entry and GPS tracking make this intimate but demanding race ideal for seasoned ultrarunners.

Run the scenic Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge on Saturday 18 April 2026 from Windsor Racecourse, with 50 km, 25 km and 10 km looped routes through the Great Park and along the Thames with castle views. Fully supported with rest stops, GPS track..

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shropshire Hills on 18 April 2026, featuring routes from 10 km to 80 km and local food at checkpoints. The event raises funds for Grow Cook Learn to support an education programme about how food is gro..

Tackle a scenic 51 km ultra along the Chiltern Ridge from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover, with rolling trails, woods and sweeping views. Well marshalled and UTMB World Series indexed, this classic is a true Chiltern challenge.

Join a guided group trail run along the Malverns ridge from North Malvern, covering 18 miles with over 1300 m of ascent and stunning summit views. Expect steady trails at about 10 to 11 minutes per mile with friendly support and full kit in..

Marked trail runs from Gilestone Farm in the Brecon Beacons offering 10, 20 and 40 mile routes, well-stocked checkpoints, enforced mandatory kit and generous cut-off times; the 40-mile course is the 20-mile route run in reverse.

Multi-distance mountain event around Abergavenny with 50 mile, 30 mile and 20 mile routes through the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon. Entries open 1 October 2025 and close 31 March 2026.

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

A roughly 10 mile trail and country lane race in Worcestershire with chip timing, bespoke finisher medals, and midcourse water. The event is based at Sport Martley Leisure Centre with parking at The Chantry School.

A running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race through mixed surface forest trails. The event includes chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and an event village.

Run the Thames Ring Series along scenic river and canal towpaths with three distances: TR250 full loop, TR150 and TR100 sections. Choose your challenge and enjoy riverside trails, checkpoint support and GPS tracking across this adventure.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Two self navigation ultramarathons through the Mendip Hills around pubs, starting at Mendip Activity Centre. Mostly off road courses, UTMB index status, and tracking devices used for timing and safety.