Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

A four evening summer series at Dinton Pastures with 5 km and 10 km races plus a 2 km kids event. Off road and traffic free, the series offers chip timing, finisher medals, instant results and on site first aid.

A 50 mile point to point ultramarathon along the North Downs Way with 5,600 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 13 hour cut off. The route is mostly trail and requires specific qualifying and mandatory kit.

A looped trail marathon and a 10 mile race in the Brecon Beacons, starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer, featuring mountain climbs, three marathon checkpoints, and a six-hour cutoff at 20.5 miles.

The Twenty Sixth Compton Downland Challenge in Compton, Berkshire on 16 May 2026 features a full marathon and a 16 mile race with a seven hour time limit; route maps, elevation profiles and videos are provided.

Trail races at Tackeroo Campsite in Cannock Chase with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a two person marathon relay. Courses are entirely off road with rolling terrain, singletrack and regular feed stations.

A multi lap running event from The Unicorn Inn in Telford with routes of 8, 16 and 26.2 miles passing Ironbridge Gorge and returning via the Silkin Way. Ales, pub food and event bling are available after the runs.

The Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 features a 10 km and 2 km run from St Georges School. Routes explore the village and Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Enjoy community activities, refreshments, and prizes.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

A new 50K route from Telford Town Park to Shrewsbury that visits multiple historic Shropshire sites. The event includes chip timing, five nutrition stations, measured routes, free photos and a special series-linking segment medal.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle across 1200 acres of Cotswold hills with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, GPX files and outposts. Longer routes require specified mandatory kit and time cutoffs; dog entries are sold out.

A timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

A two day Spartan Trifecta weekend in Henley on Thames on May 16 and 17, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races along town landmarks and the riverside. Team entries and spectator tickets are available.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 16 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through a circular course. Minimum age 13, limited weather-dependent parking, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Experience a fundraising trail run through the grounds of the Badminton Estate. Choose from multiple distances including a team challenge while enjoying a community atmosphere with a post race BBQ and refreshments.

A community organised 5k and 10k trail run or walk in the Cotswolds on 16 May 2026, offering adult and junior categories and raising funds for the Village Hall and the North Cerney School Association.

Explore the scenic parish of Deddington on a 5k, 10k, or 20k run through local farmland. This community event supports local schools and the Firefighters Charity while welcoming runners of all abilities.

This 10K trail race starts and finishes on Cocklemoor in Langport, taking runners across mixed terrain paths through the Somerset Levels and countryside. It follows UK Athletics rules and is open to participants aged 17 and over.

The Ridge Off Roader is a trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills. It offers a half marathon and a 10k route, plus a fun 1k for kids. All proceeds support the local school.

A point to point race of about 5 miles along river paths and the canal towpath on 17 May 2026, organised by Maldwyn Harriers. The course finishes at Abermule Community Centre and includes refreshments and awards.

Held at Blenheim Palace on 17 May 2026, the event offers a 7k (7.4k) lakeside route, a separate dog race, a 4-mile buggy and wheelchair route, and a 1-mile junior run.