Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

The The Hilly Helmet Challenge will take place in Westbury on Wednesday 6 August 2025.

The Ivybridge 3 Tops is a challenging fell running event held as part of the Dartmoor Fell Series in South West England, organized by Erme Valley Harriers. The race covers approximately 10 kilometers with 450 meters of climbing, offering stunning views over the South Hams. The course starts near the..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is a challenging 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at Kemble Station and finishing at Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road. The scenic route follows the Thames Path, passing through picturesque villages like Somerford Keynes, Cricklade, Castle Eaton, and Lechlade, feat..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra marathon covering 184 miles along England’s longest river path, the Thames. Starting from the river’s source in the Cotswolds and finishing at the Thames Barrier in Greenwich, the event is divided into four stages: the Cotswold Ultra (57 miles), Oxford Ul..

The MTC Oxford Ultra is a 49-mile ultra marathon starting from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road and finishing at The Catherine Wheel in Henley-on-Thames. The point-to-point course follows the Thames Path, passing scenic landmarks such as Sandford Weir, Culham, Cholsey, Moulsford, Streatley, Whitchurc..

The Thames Meander Summer is a scenic riverside running event held in Richmond, starting at the Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ. It features three fast, flat, and well-marked out-and-back courses along the Thames Path, offering distances of 10km, half marathon, and marathon. The 10km is a single 6.25-..

The Brecon Beacons Trails event, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place in Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, offering three trail race distances: 10K, 24K, and a challenging 51K ultra. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Brecon Beacons, the courses feature rugged trails, climbs, descents, and scenic vi..

The Centurion North Downs Way 100 is a challenging 103-mile continuous trail ultramarathon held in Southeast England, running from Farnham in Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent. The course features approximately 11,000 feet of elevation gain, traversing scenic countryside, villages, and notable landmar..

The MTC Windsor Ultra is a 47-mile ultra marathon held in the UK, starting in Henley-on-Thames and finishing in Kingston upon Thames. The point-to-point course follows the River Thames, passing landmarks such as Marlow Lock, Cookham Moor, Maidenhead Bridge, Windsor Castle, Runnymede, and Queen Mary..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic multi-terrain trail run held at Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course, about 70% off-road with 165m elevation gain, winds through local trails, woodland, and footpaths, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience suitable for all..

Hart 4 is a unique 4-hour trail relay held at Minley Manor, Hampshire, where teams of four compete on a 4 km off-road course. The event features an undulating route through woods and grasslands, combining hills and flat sections to challenge and engage runners. Teams aim to complete as many laps as..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Featuring 5k and 10k distances, the race offers a scenic, undulating course through the Herefordshire countryside. Runners traverse a mix of grassy verges, farm tracks, and woodland paths, with..

The Crook Peak Cake Race will take place in Cross on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..

One Fyne Night is a popular running event set in the scenic Fyne Court Estate within the Quantock Hills AONB. Featuring 5km and 10km route options, participants can enjoy a beautiful course that winds through parkland and woods, culminating in a finish at the main courtyard. The event emphasizes sus..

The Sunflower Stride is an exciting evening running event held in Dorchester, Dorset, featuring 5k and 10k races through stunning sunflower fields and scenic landscapes. Designed for runners of all abilities, the 5k is open to participants aged 13 and above, while the 10k welcomes those aged 16 and..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, held near Market Harborough, offers challenging 100k and 50k trail races through the scenic countryside of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes follow the Harborough Round footpath, passing historic villages like Houghton on the Hill and West Haddon, and landmarks..

The Beast of Llangattock is a challenging trail running event held at Park Farm, Llangattock, near Crickhowell in Powys, Wales. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers four distances: 10k, 10 miles, 20 miles, and a 32-mile ultra. The course features spectacular routes with panoramic views of the Bl..

The Beast of Bryn is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Afan Forest Park near Port Talbot, South Wales. Established in 2011 and managed by the Bryn Residents Action Group (BRAG), the 2025 race offers two distances: a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) route with 288 meters of climb, and a longer 1..

The Two Tunnels Races, scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Bath, UK, offer a unique running experience featuring the longest underground sections for each race distance in the UK. Participants can choose from various events, including an ultra marathon, marathon, half marathons, 10km, 5km, and family-..