Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

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..

Take on the Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K, a 51K trail ultra across the iconic Chiltern Hills with 996 m of climbing, starting at Berkhamsted Castle and finishing in Wendover. Expect Ridgeway views, tough trails and full on course support.

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..

Run the Spring Trail Series at Cowdray Estate where the Serpent Trail winds through greensand hills, rivers and woodland. Distances from 12 km to 110 km, with food, camping and relaxed cutoffs for a friendly, well supported day.

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.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Enjoy scenic forest trails at the Cannock Chase Running Festival on 19 April 2026, choose from junior races up to a half marathon and find fun for all abilities. Support Midlands Air Ambulance and collect a themed medal, chip timing and an..

The Thames Ring Series is a multi distance trail event from Streatley on Thames, featuring the roughly 250 mile Thames Ring 250 counterclockwise loop along canals and towpaths. Scenic and largely flat, it takes place 22 to 26 April 2026.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

Join the Corvedale Cake Walk for scenic 10 or 22 mile routes around Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge, with stunning Shropshire views and friendly checkpoints. Finish with cake and hot drinks while supporting local church communities.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Challenge yourself on the Coventry Way Challenge, a one day 41.4 mile circular walk or run around Coventry through Warwickshire countryside and mainly off road terrain. Enter solo or as a relay team and celebrate at the finish with a hot me..

Run at Dare Valley Country Park in Wales in a relaxed 7 hour Time Challenge where you can choose any distance from 3 km up to ultra. Scenic park loops, medals for all finishers and an on site cafe with snacks.

Join Bolt Round the Holt at Alice Holt Forest for scenic trail runs from 1k junior to half marathon while supporting GUTS and early detection of bowel cancer. Enjoy forest views, bespoke medals and a family oriented race day.

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

Run through woods carpeted with bluebells in the Chiltern Hills with Run The Wild at the Bluebell 10km on 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with on route coaching, the spring trail offers guided support and scenic views. Spaces are limited.