Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2025-2026

Run the Pilgrim Challenge along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Canterbury, passing historic countryside and charming villages. Choose 33 miles in one day or 66 miles over two days with overnight support, checkpoints and full event serv..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Hibernal Hills at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers 50 mile, 50K and 20 mile single loop trail races across the South Downs. Expect about 99% trail, 6400 ft of climbing, seven aid stations, live GPS tracking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

Choose from 5, 10, 15 or 20 mile options on undulating forest trails at Cannock Chase, ideal for spring marathon training. Enjoy scenic routes, free parking, bespoke medals and free race photos.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile route through parkland, riverside paths and woods in North Milton Keynes, including the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel. Canicross friendly, one lap with on the day race pack pickup and finish line goodies.

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Take on the Muddy Woody, a runnable 6 miles of forestry and single track with steep climbs and fast descents at a new Aconbury Court Farm venue on 8 February 2026. Expect chip timing, a bespoke Muddy T shirt and hot drinks after the race.

XTERRA Matterley is Feb 14 to 15 2026 at Matterley Basin, Hampshire, featuring off road duathlon and trail runs. Distances from 7K to a 21K trail half plus a kids bike run and XTERRA trail world champs qualifying spots.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Run Bath's Two Tunnels, passing through Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels, with distances from 500 m up to 50 km plus relays. Support Sustrans and enjoy unique underground scenery and a lively festival atmosphere.

BigMud Trails EARTH at Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a scenic single lap through the Meon Valley with two tough climbs up Butser Hill. Choose 16 mile, marathon or 50 km distances, enjoy on course support and plant a tree instead of a meda..

Tackle the scenic North Downs Ridge 50k on 22 February 2026, a demanding trail ultra starting and finishing at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking. Follow the North Downs Way through Newlands Corner, Albury Downs and Norbury Park with UTMB per..

Ironwood Challenge is a scenic six mile trail through ancient woodland and hilly fields above Long Ashton, with mixed terrain and famously muddy sections. Chip timed, the race offers post run cake and supports Wellspring Counselling.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.

The Sorbrook Slog will take place in Cwmbran on Sunday 22 February 2026. You can run 7 miles.

Guided 10 km trail runs on Thursley Common across heath, bog and the boardwalk voted Britain's Favourite Path. Friendly, non competitive group runs include sunset and night options with headtorches.

Join the G3 Series at Newlands Corner, Guildford on Saturday 28 February 2026 for scenic 10 km and 15 km runs through Surrey countryside. Single entries and series bundles are available; register by 26 February.

Tackle a guided 30 mile trail on the South Downs Way from Harting Down, West Sussex, passing Beacon Hill and the ancient yews of Kingley Vale. This friendly group run from Running Adventures offers a scenic, supportive challenge for experie..