Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

Experience scenic trail running through the Winwick Hall Estate with distances for the whole family. Support the Bruce Green Foundation while tackling marked routes across hills and country paths.

Enjoy a flat and fast chip timed 10k race through Highfield Park and along the scenic Alban Way. This family friendly event features live music, a fun run, and a buzzing event village in St Albans.

On Sunday 19 July 2026 the Wye Valley Tunnel Run near Chepstow offers Colourbust fun runs plus 10 km, half and full marathon courses along the Wye Valley Greenway, including over 1 km of tunnel, support stations and finish medals.

A scenic trail run in Herefordshire starting from Aymestrey. Choose between a 10-mile route with 1,800 feet of climb or a 5-mile option. The course features lanes, forest tracks, and trails.

Experience a multi loop cross country run through the scenic Surrey Hills on the tracks around Holmbury Hill. Choose between a half marathon or a ten mile distance and earn a bespoke medal at this well marshalled event.

Celebrate a 50th anniversary with a chip timed 5 mile trail race through the scenic woodland of Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This summer cross country event offers a friendly club atmosphere and post race refreshments.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.

A 100 km route across the Brecon Beacons with 3178 m ascent, six staffed checkpoints and a 24 hour cut off. Entry by application on 25 July 2026 requires prior ultramarathon experience and competent map and compass navigation.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon following the Beacons Way National Trail through the Brecon Beacons. This self navigation race features over 6000m of ascent and passes the highest peaks in South Wales.

Run along the scenic banks of the River Severn on a flat disused railway line. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 9 miles to a 37 mile ultra marathon with regular support stations.

Experience the wild beauty of the Brecon Beacons with a range of trail races from 12km to 110km. This UTMB Index event offers multi-stage and single-day options through the rugged hills of Wales.

Join this flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where you can run or walk any distance from 3km to an ultra-marathon on scenic well-maintained paths.

Experience the Somerset coastline and Exmoor on this versatile challenge featuring distance options from 10km to a 50km loop. Enjoy full support with rest stops, camping at Dunster Castle, and a festival atmosphere.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Coventry on Saturday 25 July 2026 covering approximately 5 km; the 2026 edition is described as larger with more inflatable elements and participant feedback noted a positive family experience.

Test your stamina at MacTuffX Birmingham through a series of timed interval repetitions. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across ten sets of 400 or 800 meters in this high energy summer event.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Test yourself on the highest peak in South Wales with a 5 or 13 mile trail race up Pen Y Fan. This supported mountain event features chip timing, finisher medals, and routes through the scenic Brecon Beacons.

Experience a scenic 10k trail run through the historic Garendon Park in Loughborough. This chip timed event features an undulating one lap course through wooded paths and open countryside for runners of all abilities.

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

Bright Skies Surrey Hills on 26 July 2026 at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking offers trail races from 10K to marathon, plus Canix and kids races. The marathon is self navigated with mandatory checkpoints.