Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.

Take on the 47 mile MTC Windsor Ultra along the scenic Thames from Henley to Kingston, testing endurance with three aid stops and rolling river views. Finishers get a bespoke medal and choice of tech shirt, mug or hat.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Take on the North Downs Way 100, a 103 mile trail classic from Farnham to Ashford with 11,000 feet of climbing and a 30 hour cutoff. This Centurion Running event is a Western States qualifier on mostly trail terrain, ideal for experienced u..

Run the Mendip Marauder, a scenic but hilly trail on the Mendip Way with 30 or 50 mile options that traverse Ebbor Gorge, Cheddar and woodlands before a memorable finish on Uphill Sands Beach. Well marked trails and staffed aid stations sup..

Join the Ramsbury Gold 10km at Ramsbury Brewery on 9 August for a scenic multi terrain trail run through woodland and footpaths, with a canicross option. Finishers get a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while supporting Brighter Futures.

Join Saturn Too Midweek Medal Madness on 14 August 2026 for a seven hour timed challenge along the Thames with distances from 3 km to ultramarathon. Finish 3 km to earn a medal and goody bag with drink stops on course.

Take on the Foxton Hound Ultra on 15 August 2026 at Winwick Hall in Northants with 50k and 100k options that traverse scenic villages, Foxton Locks and the Naseby battlefield. Aid stations, hot food, medals and prize places await.

Experience the Two Tunnels in Bath, a unique run through two lit, surfaced railway tunnels and rolling paths. Options span short Colourburst runs up to marathon and 50 km distances, with proceeds supporting Sustrans.

Run the Southampton Running Festival on 16 August 2026 at Southampton Common with 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races. Scenic laps through woodland, ponds and parkland, plus an event village and a focus on sustainability.

Summer Green Man Ultra offers scenic self navigated 45 or 30 mile loops around Bristol's Community Forest Path with checkpoints and a shared finish at Ashton Park School. Competitor tracking and finisher medals make it extra rewarding.

Scenic trail run near Crickhowell offering 6 mile to 32 mile ultra options on 22 Aug 2026. Rugged climbs, sweeping Brecon Beacons views, well stocked aid stations and full race support.

Tackle the Black Cattle Ultra in South Wales, a rugged point to point adventure finishing near Castell Coch. Choose 33 mile or 44 mile routes through mountains, wooded vales and villages, organised by the Ridge Runners community.

Run through Alexandra Gardens with views of Windsor Castle at the Windsor Trail Run on 30 August 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon, enjoy chip timing, free race photos and a lively event village.

Join the Plum 10k on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, Worcestershire, hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a scenic 10 km through local countryside with friendly club support and a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities.

Run along the River Thames at Temple Island Meadows with half marathon, 10K and junior races supporting Royal Berks Charity. Enjoy mixed undulating trails, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and a lively event village.

Take on the RIDUM 30 mile trail ultra around the ridge tops near Cardiff, with about 4,252 feet of climbing and sweeping south east Wales views. Enjoy fully stocked checkpoints, race crew support and a finisher medal.

Take on scenic Shropshire Hills trails with half and full marathon options, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley by the National Trust tea rooms. The full is a single lap route with aid stations on course and a finisher medal.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run in Ross on Wye with 5K and 10K chip timed races plus a 500 m fun run for kids. Flat multi terrain routes may include grass and mud, every finisher gets a medal and prizes await top finishers.

Guided 10km evening trail run around Silent Pool, following the North Downs Way through Netley Heath to Shere. Sunset and headtorch night runs are social guided outings not races, ideal for fit trail runners.