Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

Take on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs on 4 July 2026, with routes from 10 km to 100 km across heathland, ancient woods and chalk hills. Camping, coach transfers, food and a licensed bar make it a perfect weekend for runners and walke..

On 5 July 2026 the Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon offers a scenic off road challenge along The Ridgeway near Wendover, with rolling climbs and woodland views. Entries are limited to 350 runners so book early for this memorable trail experienc..

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

Explore Thursley Common on a guided 10km trail run, a notably flat route with a scenic boardwalk and plenty of birdlife and dragonflies. Enjoy a friendly group atmosphere with kit to try and optional post run refreshment.

Tackle the Severn Challenge: a five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way from source to sea, testing navigation and endurance. Enjoy nightly hotel stops, baggage transfers and collectible stage medals that form a jigsaw..

Tackle the MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Maesmawr to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026. Enjoy riverside trails, rolling hills and friendly checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options; bring a reusable cup.

Take on the MTC Severn Path Ultra, a point to point ultramarathon of roughly 60 miles from Shrewsbury to Worcester along the scenic River Severn. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a head visor for this tenth edition.

Run the Summer 10k at picturesque Coombe Abbey Park, a scenic two lap trail through woodland and meadows with a mix of grassy and rooty footing. Choose a tree token instead of a medal to plant a tree and support wildflowers.

Run the scenic Severn Way in the MTC Severn Way Ultra, a 57 mile point to point ultra on 11 July 2026 that follows largely flat riverside paths. Cup free event with checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus an MTC head visor.

Explore the stunning Black Mountains with distances from a half marathon to 50 miles across mostly trail terrain. Self navigation with GPX, trackers and full aid makes this a bold yet well supported trail challenge.

Run the iconic Ridgeway at Race to the Stones with 100 km non stop, 100 km over two days or a 50 km option. Take in ancient landmarks like the Uffington White Horse and finish beneath Avebury Standing Stones with full pitstops and support.

Join the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on Saturday 11 July 2026 for circular off road walks and runs through 12 charming local parishes. Choose distances from 10 to 40 miles with waymarked routes, checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Post run treats and a cake competition add a sweet finish to this countryside challenge.

The The Maverick Chilterns Trail will take place in Wendover on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 51 kilometers.

Ultra:5K Kempston is held at Box End Park, Box End Rd, Kempston MK43 8RQ. The event, scheduled for Sunday 12 July, offers a simple but challenging format: participants run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for five hours. A three-race option is..

BigHeat CAMP FIRE is a festival style trail weekend at Mill Farm in the Surrey Hills, pairing single lap scenic trails with a fiery communal vibe. Choose from 2 km to a 50 km ultra, then unwind with camping, live music and yoga.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..

Run at sunset through Wendover Woods on scenic, flowing trails with undulating climbs and long descents. Choose 5K or 10K or a 1.5K accessible loop and help fund the Chilterns Neuro Centre supporting people with MS, Parkinsons and stroke.