Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

The Midsummer Mortimer Trail is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Marches of England, starting from Kington or Aymestrey and finishing at Ludlow Castle in Shropshire. It offers two distances: a 30-mile ultra and a 15-mile half route. Both courses feature mixed terrain including tr..

The Malvern Midsummer Marathon is a challenging running and walking event held at Colwall Village Hall in Malvern, UK. The event features two main routes: a 27-mile course with approximately 5,000 feet of ascent covering the Malvern Hills, including areas such as Cradley, Oyster Hill, Ledbury, and B..

Beyond Trails London is a trail running event offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra, both taking place in Greater London. The routes follow the Capital Ring footpath, showcasing hidden trails, parks, woodlands, and iconic landmarks such as Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common, and Richmon..

Race to the King is an ultramarathon event held at West Dean Gardens, featuring challenging trail runs along the South Downs Way and Monarch’s Way. Participants can choose from three distances: the Coastal 50k, a flat and scenic loop around Chichester Harbour with 500m elevation; the Castle 50k, a m..

The Oxford Greenbelt 10km is a scenic running event held in Oxfordshire, hosted at Brookes Sport, Oxford (OX2 9AT), home to the Harcourt Hill Parkrun. The 10k course is predominantly off-road and undulating, featuring a section of the Oxford Greenbelt Way, offering picturesque views of the countrysi..

The Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon is a point-to-point trail running event held in the rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. It features a 50-mile ultra and a marathon distance, both suitable for beginners and experienced runners. The ultra..

The Epona 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon held in Abergavenny, featuring a demanding 17,000 feet of elevation gain. The course offers a scenic mix of iconic trails including Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way, and Beacons Way, providing runners with stunning mountain passes and diverse terrain—80..

P24 - The Longest Attended Day is a unique endurance running event held at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Participants run one mile every hour on the hour for 24 consecutive hours, covering a total of 24 miles on a mostly flat off-road trail through the scenic wine estate. The event takes p..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held in the scenic Cotswolds, starting and finishing at Cirencester basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10km to a full 100km loop, with options including 75km, 50km, and 25km routes. The course features rol..

The Woodland Trail is a charity running and walking event held at Berkhamsted Castle, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose between 5- or 10-mile routes that wind through beautiful woodland and countryside, featuring fields, pathways, and some challenging, undulating terrain. The event offers a non..

The Snodsbury Scoot and Scramble is a multi-terrain running event held in Upton Snodsbury, Worcestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, it features two races: the Snodsbury Scramble, a timed approximately 10k off-road race through scenic countryside including footpaths, bridleways, meadows, and trac..

The Blade Runner is a 7-mile multi-terrain race held on the Oakdale plateau near Cardiff, starting and finishing at wind turbines. The course loops around the village of Manmoel, offering an undulating and scenic route suitable for various running abilities, though not wheelchair accessible. The eve..

The Greystones 10K Trail Run takes place at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, this scenic 10-kilometer race features an undulating course combining quiet country roads and countryside views, suitable for beginners. The event is orga..

Midsummer Murder is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Hambleden Valley near Henley on Thames. The race offers two distances: a 10.4-mile course and a tougher 14.3-mile half marathon, both featuring hilly terrain with multiple climbs and approximately 75% off-road paths. Runners ex..

The Snickerthon is a multi-lap running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre, offering participants a choice of distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. The course features a mix of paths and footpaths, set in a scenic environment where runners may encounter wild..

The Triffic Trail is an annual running event held in the scenic Trent Country Park, Enfield, London. The race features a 10 km senior trail course that includes woodland trails, grassy fields, hills, and some fast tarmac sections, all within the park's picturesque grounds. It welcomes a wide range o..

The Dunstable Downs Half Marathon is a challenging off-road trail race held at the National Trust's Dunstable Downs estate in the Chiltern Hills, UK. Covering 21.2 km with over 450 meters of elevation, the course features rugged chalk ridge trails, ridgeline views, steep climbs, exhilarating descent..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster, UK. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience. The event welc..

The Otter Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park near Sutton Coldfield, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile flat course that loops around five ponds and a river, offering scenic views and varied terrain including grass, gravel, and some asphalt. Runners can cho..

The Nonsuch Park Summer Series 2025 is the second of four evening orienteering events organized by MVOC, held in Cheam's Nonsuch Park. It offers a welcoming atmosphere for runners of all abilities, featuring a 60-minute score course using Waikato scoring rules for experienced participants and a simp..