Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

Traverse the mountains and forests of the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20, or 40 mile trail options. Enjoy a fully marked course and well stocked checkpoints in this canicross friendly mountain challenge.

Guided marathon through the Chiltern Hills with qualified run leaders, checkpoints, and a wooden finisher medal on 17 April 2027.

A scenic 10 km trail race in the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe with a fully marked circular route and on-course aid station.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate plus a Run in Colour for children aged 4 to 11. Fees vary by age and affiliation.

Trail races of 10.4 km, 14.5 km and a 21.1 km half marathon through Elvaston Castle Country Park on woodland, parkland and riverside paths.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A family-oriented inflatable obstacle course and fun run in St Albans on 24 April 2027, with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, on-course water and finisher medals. Group, family and charity discounts are offered.

A 13 mile offroad trail race on the Malvern Hills on 24 April 2027, with mapped routes, three aid stations and race HQ at Elim Arts Centre.

Three coastal trail races on the Vale of Glamorgan coast on 24 April 2027, including a 32.5 mile ultra, 18.5 mile trail and 10 mile route. The course follows the Wales Coast Path and finishes at Ogmore-by-Sea Village Hall.

A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.

Two route options from Holdgate Church in Shropshire, climbing Abdon Burf and returning via the Jack Mytton Way, with staffed checkpoints and refreshments.

A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

A multi-distance trail running event at St Giles House in April 2027 with marathon, shorter races, junior options, virtual entries, camping and charity fundraising.

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A six hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose; a head torch is required for laps in darkness.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

A 5k obstacle course at Coopers Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, with tarmac paths and grassy sections that can get boggy after rain. The event raises funds for Cancer Research UK and uses staggered wave starts; participants must be 13 or older.