Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

A 200 mile trail ultramarathon across South Wales, the Wild Horse South Wales 200 follows Offa’s Dyke, the Beacons Way and the Wales Coast Path, starting in Chepstow and finishing at Worm’s Head with aid stations and volunteer support along..

A single-day ultra of about 40 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. It is Day 5 of the Mount to Coast CYMRUN, limited to 40 competitors, with mandatory kit requirements and time cut-offs based on a 4 mph minim..

Windsor 50 on 18 April 2026 uses Windsor Racecourse basecamp and looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes through the Great Park and along the Thames Path, with regular rest stops, medical support, timing and categories for walkers and fast run..

A multi-distance trail festival on 18 April 2026 in the Shropshire Hills, raising funds for Grow Cook Learn. Routes range from a 10 km off road run to an 80 km event, with on-route food, safety support and trackers for longer races.

An ultra trail race along the Chiltern ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. The route is about 51 km with 996 m of ascent, fully marked and supported by three staffed aid stations and a nine hour cutoff.

A guided 18 mile trail run across the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern on Saturday 18 April 2026. The route visits ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent and returns via hillside and woodland trails.

Trail running from Gilestone Farm through the Brecon Beacons with marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes, well stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit checks; the 40 mile follows the 20 mile route in reverse.

Trail races on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs National Park offering five distances from 12km to 110km, start and finish at Cowdray Farm Shop, with marked courses, aid stations and on-site camping available.

Cymoedd Sir Fynwy is a challenging long-distance event exploring the Black Mountains and Blaenavon's World Heritage landscape. Participants can choose from 50, 30, or 20-mile routes starting in Abergavenny. It features significant climbs an..

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

A one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island following National Cycle Route 8. The published route is 34.8 miles, it is Day 6 of the CYMRUN series, limited to 20 entries plus 20 CYMRUN competitors, with mandatory kit and GPX for entr..

A roughly 10 mile trail and country lane race in Worcestershire with chip timing, bespoke finisher medals, and midcourse water. The event is based at Sport Martley Leisure Centre with parking at The Chantry School.

A running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race through mixed surface forest trails. The event includes chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and an event village.

Thames Ring Series The Thames Ring Series consists of three non-stop ultramarathon distances run on canal and riverside footpaths in southern England. The main event is the Thames Ring 250, a 250-mile (approximately 256-mile) trail race. It..

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.

Two self navigation ultramarathons around the Mendip Hills on 25 April 2026, based at Mendip Activity Centre. Distances of 50 miles and 50 kilometres include aid stations, GPS tracking and prize categories.

Two scenic routes start from Holdgate Church in Shropshire, climbing to Abdon Burf and returning via the Jack Mytton Way, with the long route reaching Wenlock Edge. The Marches LDWA organises the walk and proceeds support Holdgate and Eaton..

Event Overview The Mon & Brec Canal 40 Mile Race is a point-to-point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal towpath. It starts in Malpas and finishes at Brecon Basin. Course & Setting The route follows the peaceful canal tow..

The Garmin UK Trail Running Festival returns to St Giles House in Dorset in 2026. It features a full spectrum of trail distances, from a marathon to junior races, supporting local community projects. The event is designed so all runners sha..

A blindfolded navigation challenge near Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options cover six, ten or fifteen mile drops and devices are surrendered at registration.