Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

North Downs Ridge 50k Ultra, organized by Freedom Racing, runs along the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking to Guildford and back, incorporating a Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve at Norbury Park. The 50-kilometer trail ultramarathon features about 2,986 feet of ascent, fully signed..

The Ironwood Challenge, organized by Nailsea Running Club, is a trail race near Long Ashton, North Somerset. The six-mile course runs through woodland, fields and forest, with sections that are often muddy. It is fully marked and marshalled, and chip timing is included for the first year.Off-road sh..

Thursley Common 10km is an evening trail run hosted by Running Adventures in Thursley, Surrey. The 10km route weaves through the Thursley National Nature Reserve, a 325-hectare expanse of heathland, peat bogs, pine and deciduous woodlands, and habitats for dragonflies and a variety of birds. This is..

The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop within a six-hour time limit; entrants choose how many laps to attempt. Entry fees are tiere..

G3 no.3 is a running event in Guildford, Surrey, hosted by the G3 Series. The start line and event car park are at Newlands Corner, Drove Road. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with entry fees of £27 and £31 respectively (plus service charges).Bundles offer discounts for multiple..

South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event based at Harting Down in West Sussex. The route showcases the South Downs Way and surrounding areas, visiting Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale, with ancient woodlands, nature reserves and links to the Sussex Border Path, Shipwrights Way an..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum of 3km. The course features well-maintained footpaths with..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtreme Marathon is the second half, a 26.2-mile leg from Merthyr..

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes, including dramatic mountains, waterfalls, reservoirs, and..

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail, 95% off-road, across farmland, footpaths and bridleways, wi..

The event is scheduled for 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. It comprises fully marked and marshaled trail races over two distances: 10k Half Marathon Both routes use trails and tracks around Pitsford Water. Races leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the..

The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of 33+ miles. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 1 March 2026. The event is organised by Avon Valley Runners together with the Rotary Club of Westbury. Free photos from the 2025 running are available online. Entries are planned to open around early Octo..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Silent Pool, Albury, near Guildford. The route follows North Downs Way sections and the Netley Heath forest, dipping into Shere and passing film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. It’s ideal for those new to trail ru..

The Hateful 8 Ultra Loop is an ultramarathon challenge staged near Bridgend, South Wales, at the Bridgend Miniature Railway in Aberkenfig. Runners tackle a 9-mile loop and aim to complete as many laps as possible within an eight-hour window. The mixed-terrain course includes a challenging hill, a sc..

The Winter Green Man Ultra is a looped trail race around the Community Forest Path near Bristol. Distances offered: 45 miles / 72 kilometres 30 miles / 48 kilometres The 45 mile race is a full anti-clockwise loop starting and finishing at Ashton Park School. The 30 mile event is a partial anti-cl..

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

Wight Riot is a mixed-terrain running event on the coastal path at Milford on Sea, offering views of the Isle of Wight and a pass by Sturt Pond Nature Reserve. The race uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap, with participants choosing any distance from 5K up to an ultra, within a 7-hour window...

The event takes place on 8 March 2026 at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Sywell Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BS. It is organised by LDWA - Beds, Bucks and Northants and uses walking routes through Northamptonshire countryside. The event does not allow dogs. On-site parking is availab..

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, set in the Chiltern Hills. Runners and walkers can choose from three distances: 50km ultra, 25km half ultra, or a 10km option. The route winds through the Misbourne and Ch..

The Hundred Hills 50km takes place on 14 March 2026 at Stonor Park, Stonor, Henley-On-Thames (RG9 6HF). The event is a trail ultramarathon run as two different 25 km loops, starting and finishing at Stonor Park. Minimum age to enter is 20. Entry fee is £78 for affiliated runners (£80 for unaffiliat..