Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

A 32 km, 1800 m mountain challenge on Pen y Fan with three ascents using six different routes. Two categories are offered, including a 16 kg weighted option, and navigation between control points is the participant's responsibility.

Night trail laps in Alice Holt Forest by head torch with 5 km loops. Choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km while using one outpost per lap for snacks and hydration.

Winter Sugar Loaf is a 9.6 km fell race near Abergavenny on 31 October 2026 with 485 m of ascent; entry via Fabian4 costs £9. The route is partially marked, full WFRA kit is mandatory and limited parking is available.

An evening Halloween trail at Hogmoor with kids and adult loops: 3.3K, 6.6K (including canicross) and 10K. The sandy, muddy course features oversized statues, on-site playground, free parking and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

Night and dawn five mile out and back runs through the Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and headtorch required. Entries are available as single or both races and finishers receive interlocking medals.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

A night trail run at Stonor Park in the Chiltern Hills offering three routes of about 17 km, 12–13 km and 7 km. Courses are fully marked and timed, with outposts on the middle and long routes and a cup-free policy at feeds.

A mixed terrain running event around the Brecon Beacons on 7 November 2026, held across trail, mountain, canal and road. Three distances are offered and conditions in mid-November can range from bright sunshine to freezing temperatures with..

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside starting from Leighton Buzzard. Choose between a classic half marathon or a metric distance featuring canal towpaths, woods, and rolling hills.

A cross country run and walk through the Leicestershire Wolds, typically about 16 miles, held in Seagrave on 7 November 2026. The event features on-route food stops, finish refreshments and proceeds given to local charities.

A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.

Experience a 30 mile ultra marathon through the heart of the Brecon Beacons featuring the summit of Pen y Fan. This trail event offers technical terrain and scenic reservoir views with a strict 200 runner limit.

Trail runs from Stonor Park through the Chilterns with three marked routes (7 km, 13 km, 22 km), notable wildlife, steep sections and fuel outposts; facilities include free parking, timing and a finisher medal.