Trail Running calendar near Churchill 2025-2026

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile loop around Hall Barn Estate with a tarmac start and finish at Beaconsfield Rugby Club. Organised by Burnham Joggers on 6 April 2026, this friendly trail run features marshals, chip timing and post race prizes.

Take on the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a 54 mile circular race from Brixworth Country Park through Salcey Forest, canal towpaths and quaint Northamptonshire villages. UTMB Index 100K event with a friendly atmosphere and a 13.5 hour cut off.

Take on the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race in Henley on Thames on 11 April 2026, with options for all ages including a kids race. Enjoy mixed terrain, riverside views, medals, free photos and a buzzing event village.

Tackle the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra around Northampton. Expect mixed trail and road terrain, live GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Join a guided trail marathon through the Chilterns and Ridgeway into Wendover Woods, tackling rolling hills and technical single track while qualified run leaders steer small ability groups. Midway refreshments and a wooden Run the Wild fin..

Join the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way, a one day 28 mile ultra along the traffic free route between Northampton and Market Harborough. Choose your start end, expect two dark tunnels so bring a head torch, enjoy feed stations and a fini..

Take on the Llangollen Fell Race on 12 April 2026 with three scenic but testing routes from 5 miles to 28 km across the North Wales hills. Race HQ serves tea, coffee and cakes and entry is open in advance or on the day.

Join a scenic 10k trail around Kings Cliffe, starting and finishing at KC Active amidst rolling Northamptonshire countryside. The well marked loop uses tracks and disused railway lines, with marshals, an aid station and eco friendly water r..

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 a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

Take on the Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline & Infants, a challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring a 6.9 km course with 400 m of ascent. Pre entry is required for the main race and junior races are available for younger runners.

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.

Join the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 in the Shropshire Hills for one day of trail running and walking across hill summits, ancient woodland and market towns. Choose routes from 10K to 80K, enjoy local food on course and sup..

Run the Chiltern Ridge Classic 51K with 996m of climb across Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon and The Ridgeway from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. A UTMB Index event limited to 400 runners with a fully marked course and aid stations.

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern Hills ridge, summiting the peaks and tackling 1300 m of ascent with a qualified coach. Not a race; expect steady trail pace, stunning views and friendly company.

Run the Beast of the Beacons in the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10 mile, 20 mile or epic 40 mile routes over ridges, reservoirs and technical forest trails. Well marked courses, marshals and stocked checkpoints deliver a bold, support..

Explore the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon with 20, 30 or 50 mile options on April 18 and 19 2026. Routes thread past Cwmyoy, Llanthony and along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for a rugged scenic challenge.

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.