Trail Running calendar near Coates 2025-2026

Join the Run Rabbit Trail Festival at scenic Deene Park for an inclusive multi distance trail running weekend with races and social events. Tackle short loops, a scenic half or go for the Quest for the Golden Carrot to earn extra bling.

Take on the Ridgeway 40 Walk on Saturday 9 May 2026, a 40 mile linear challenge from Avebury to Streatley across rolling chalk downlands. Enjoy sweeping views and pass Bronze Age burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and Uffington White Horse.

Join the Hardy Half in Dorchester for scenic trail running with a 5 mile option or a challenging half marathon with about 1400 ft of climbing. Finish at Dorchester club where an event village, entertainment and local fundraising await.

Take on the Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k Trail, a scenic but challenging 10k across the South Downs with a steady climb and a fast downhill finish. Licensed and chip timed with medals, prizes and a lively race village.

Shires and Spires is a friendly multi distance loop from Naseby Village Hall offering races from 10 km to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country roads. Routes alternate each year and GPS files plus live tracking guide runners.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

The The Maverick Cotswolds Trail will take place in Cheltenham on Saturday 16 May 2026.

Take on the OTT Trail Marathon or 10 mile race through the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer on 16 May 2026. Expect rugged mountain and forestry trails, sweeping views and a true off road challenge.

Run the scenic 50 mile point to point North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound on 16 May 2026. About 5,600 ft of climb, iconic climbs like Box Hill and fully stocked aid stations make for a rewarding supported endurance challenge.

Join the Shindig in the Shire on 16 May 2026 for 8, 16 or 26.2 mile routes through the iconic Ironbridge Gorge. Tackle rewarding climbs then celebrate at the pub with ales, food and finisher bling.

Take on the True Grit Trail Half Marathon in Bridgend on Saturday 16 May 2026 and conquer a rugged 13.1 mile course through quarries, forestry trails and the Hill of Doom. With just 50 places this gritty scenic race fills fast so grab a spo..

Explore the dramatic Dorset Jurassic Coast from Corfe Castle to Bridport, via Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Portland Bill. Choose from multiple distances and single day or two day options, with camping at Weymouth and full on course suppor..

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Run the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May in Berkshire with two scenic multi terrain routes across the Downs and Ridgeway. Pick the marathon or 16 mile route, expect muddy trails and finish in the village with a hand thrown mug.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

London 2 Brighton : event overview The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge takes place on 23-24 May 2026. The main continuous route runs from Richmond, West London, to Brighton Racecourse. The event uses trails over the North Downs and South..

The Fox is a scenic trail run in the Surrey countryside on Saturday 23 May 2026, offering 20K, 41K and 62K races for all abilities. All races finish at Burys Field, Godalming, with marked courses and stocked aid stations.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Join a scenic 26.2 mile marathon in Richmond Park over three laps of the Tamsin Trail and park perimeter. A 3 mile kids challenge follows, with on course drink stations and medical support for a safe, memorable morning.

Event overview Rocky at 50 Run - Wales is a 7 hour time challenge held at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. Runners may choose their own distance during the event, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km. Finishers who complete..