Trail Running calendar near Cirencester 2025-2026

Run the Martian Race at Horsell Common on 21 June 2026 and follow routes through the sandpits immortalised in H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds. Volunteer organised and charity focused, with distances for all ages.

Celebrate the season finale at Cowdray Estate with scenic routes across polo lawns, Ambersham Common and views of the Cowdray Ruins and South Downs. Canicross options, a kids run and post race BBQ and bar make for a festive family finish.

Tackle a full marathon over three days at the Colworth Marathon Challenge on the scenic Colworth Estate. Choose one, two or all three races and enjoy free camping, family entertainment and children's races for a festival feel.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 offers 10K, half, marathon and 50 km routes through scenic, firm forest trails with a friendly festival vibe. Carry your own cup or bottle and enjoy well marked routes for all abilities.

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

Enjoy scenic Thames Valley trails at Marlow Rugby Club with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon options on well marked off road courses. Chip timing, free race photos and a themed finisher medal make this a fun, sustainable event for all abilities.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.

Event overview The SATURN Midweek Chasing Numbers event takes place on Friday, 3 July 2026 at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club, Egham (TW20 0AE). It is a 7 hour Time Challenge with flexible start times available throughout the day. The ev..

Take on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs on 4 July 2026, with routes from 10 km to 100 km across heathland, ancient woods and chalk hills. Camping, coach transfers, food and a licensed bar make it a perfect weekend for runners and walke..

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Join the PIGUM on July 4, 2026 in Abergavenny for a 30 mile mountain trail ultra with about 5,000 feet of climbing, taking in Sugar Loaf and ridge country. Expect fully stocked checkpoints, friendly crew support and no time limit.

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

On 5 July 2026 the Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon offers a scenic off road challenge along The Ridgeway near Wendover, with rolling climbs and woodland views. Entries are limited to 350 runners so book early for this memorable trail experienc..

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

Explore Thursley Common on a guided 10km trail run, a notably flat route with a scenic boardwalk and plenty of birdlife and dragonflies. Enjoy a friendly group atmosphere with kit to try and optional post run refreshment.

Tackle the Severn Challenge: a five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way from source to sea, testing navigation and endurance. Enjoy nightly hotel stops, baggage transfers and collectible stage medals that form a jigsaw..

Tackle the MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Maesmawr to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026. Enjoy riverside trails, rolling hills and friendly checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options; bring a reusable cup.

Take on the MTC Severn Path Ultra, a point to point ultramarathon of roughly 60 miles from Shrewsbury to Worcester along the scenic River Severn. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a head visor for this tenth edition.

Run the Summer 10k at picturesque Coombe Abbey Park, a scenic two lap trail through woodland and meadows with a mix of grassy and rooty footing. Choose a tree token instead of a medal to plant a tree and support wildflowers.

Take on the Swan Challenge on July 10, 2026 at Coombe Abbey Park: a six hour event where you complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Enjoy flat park paths, support Roald Dahl Charity, and pick a medal or tree token.