Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

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.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.

A woodland trail relay at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames offering solo, pair and team entries with camping available. The course uses estate tracks, features a climb before 3 km and is chip timed with live lap splits.

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest near Andover offering 5k, 10k, canicross and a childrens fun run on undulating, multi terrain courses with marked routes and on course marshals.

An off-road half marathon and 10 km trail event near Ludgershall through bridle and woodland tracks, with chip timing, stocked aid stations, full medical support, finishers' medals and prizes for the top three men and women.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

A two day, two person, self supported navigation challenge in the Surrey Hills based at Newlands Corner. Teams carry all kit and food and score points from virtual controls during two timed sessions across the weekend.

A mud obstacle 5k at Southsea Common with climbs, crawls and slides on a mainly flat route. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and the event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Guildford on 8 May 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k lap options with music zones, on-course water and a finisher's medal, plus family and group entry arrangements.

A two day trail running festival at Deene Park Estate near Corby with three standalone challenges and a combined 56.1 km Quest, varied terrain, medals for finishers and festival activities.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

A multi-terrain running event around Naseby Village Hall in Northamptonshire offering multiple distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra. Routes change direction each year and include roads, trails, and local historic landmarks.

A guided 30 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills near Tring with trail technique instruction, checkpoints, bag storage and a finisher's medal. Entry is limited to 50 participants and the route includes about 500 m of ascent.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A Trifecta obstacle-course weekend in Henley on Thames featuring Sprint, Super and Beast races plus a kids race along the riverside and town landmarks. Events list 20 to 30 obstacles and show a 4.7 participant rating.