Trail Running calendar near Christchurch 2026-2027

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

A guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford on 1 May 2027 that follows sections of the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way. It is presented as a first taste of ultra running with on route guidance and a possible post run alcohol free beer.

Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local chariti..

Rapid Relays at Culden Faw Estate in Henley on Thames is a four hour relay event on 4 km mixed terrain loops, with solo, pairs and team options, a race village and free overnight camping.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest near Andover offering 5k, 10k, canicross and a childrens fun run on undulating, multi terrain courses with marked routes and on course marshals.

An off-road half marathon and 10 km trail event near Ludgershall through bridle and woodland tracks, with chip timing, stocked aid stations, full medical support, finishers' medals and prizes for the top three men and women.

A two-day, self-supported navigation and endurance event for teams of two in the Surrey Hills, based at Newlands Corner with limited entries, basic camping and an entry fee that includes maps and a t-shirt.

A point-to-point 50 km ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront on 8 May 2027, with mixed trails, four feed stations, full course signing and individual or two-person relay entry options.

A mud obstacle 5k at Southsea Common with climbs, crawls and slides on a mainly flat route. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and the event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run in Guildford on 8 May 2027 with 2.5k to 15k lap options, music zones, medals and family and group ticket discounts.

A 50 mile point to point race in Somerset with a very flat first 15 miles along canal and river trails and a more varied coastal second half. Six aid stations, a 14 hour cut off and professional medical cover.

A 100 mile point to point race across Somerset on 8–9 May 2027 combining flat and hilly halves with a 32 hour cut off, 13 aid stations and tracking. The route runs from Taunton to Minehead and includes varied coastal and inland sections.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

Obstacle course races in Henley on Thames on May 15 and 16, 2027 include a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super and 21 km Beast. The course runs through historic town landmarks and along riverside sections.

A 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound with about 5,600 ft of ascent, six aid stations, medical support and a 13 hour cutoff.

A coastal multi-distance trail event on the Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport with options from 10 km to 100 km, marked routes, regular rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping.

Trail runs and walks near Reading at Mapledurham House on 22 and 23 May 2027, with waymarked routes along the Thames, multiple distances, support stations, online tracking and on site camping.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run at North Somerset Showground on 22 May 2027 offering 2.5 km to 15 km options, repeating inflatable obstacles each lap, music zones, finisher medals and on-course water.

A 7 km cross-country fun run at Trenchmore Farm, featuring orchard and woodland trails, a relaxed farmyard social with food and music, and a free drink for every runner. Fancy dress is encouraged.