Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

A seven hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the River Thames where runners choose distances from 3 km to ultra and receive an Easter egg themed medal and goody bag on completion.

Testway Ultra on 04/04/2026 invites runners to tackle scenic 40 or 50 mile routes along Hampshire's Testway from Linkenholt to Totton. Well marked trails, regular aid stations and a shuttle make for a friendly, memorable ultra.

The BOWUM is a 30-mile ultramarathon exploring the historic Welsh borderlands. The circular route from Monmouth passes three ancient castles and features a mix of trail and road. This inaugural event offers supported checkpoints and encoura..

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

A two-lap, mostly off road 10 km from Mortimer Fairground, set on woodland footpaths and bridleways. A dog-friendly canicross option runs the same distance; the event features chip timing, photos, medals and on-site facilities.

A multi-terrain single lap of about 8 miles with 900 feet of ascent around Freshwater and Alum Bay, based at West Wight Sports Centre; limited entries and age 16 minimum.

A five mile mixed terrain loop around Hall Barn Estate with race HQ at Beaconsfield Rugby Club on 6 April 2026. Trail shoes are recommended; chip timing, waymarking, marshals and first aid are provided.

Rose of the Shires Ultra The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a 54-mile circular ultra marathon in Northamptonshire. The route starts and finishes at Brixworth Country Park and passes through countryside, villages, towns, and two country parks...

A riverside trail event at Temple Island Meadows on 11 April 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back race with chip timing, marked kilometres, medals and post-race goodies.

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

Three point to point trail races on 11 April 2026 along the Vale of Glamorgan coast, including a 32.5 miles ultra and 18.5 and 10 miles options. Routes follow the Wales Coast Path with marked navigation, checkpoints and event bus transport.

Discover scenic trails across the Cowdray Estate and heathland commons at Spring Run the Seasons Cowdray on 11 April 2026. Choose from a kids 3km up to 10 miles, with canirun options for dog owners, perfect for all abilities.

A guided one-day trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, led by English Athletics qualified run leaders. The route includes Ridgeway sections, well stocked checkpoints and a wooden finisher’s medal.

A village trail run in the Hampshire countryside. The 10 km course offers scenic footpaths with rolling hills. A colourful kids' dash adds to the family friendly day.

A seasonal trail run series at Cowdray Estate offering 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile races across spring, summer, autumn and winter, with a summer evening event that includes a BBQ, bar and spot prizes.

An out-and-back ultra along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way with a county-versus-county scoring format, feed stations, two dark tunnels, and a 7 hour cut-off. Entries limited to 100 starters from each end.

A circular 10 km trail race around the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The course is waymarked and marshalled with an aid station, eco measures in place and entry via SiEntries with a £22 fee.

The Big Cheese is an off road fell race in Cheddar, Somerset, covering 15 miles across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 ft of climb. Take on a fully marked course and enjoy a finisher's medal plus tea and cake at the end.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..