Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

A spring trail running event through bluebell woodland near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses. Way marked routes feature aid stations, chip timing, finishers medals, trophies, an event photographer and a medic te..

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

The Marlborough Downs Challenge offers two off road trail races across the North Wessex Downs, a 33 mile ultramarathon and a 20 mile trail. Routes visit Wansdyke, Avebury and other Wiltshire landmarks with notable elevation.

A guided 5 km spring trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a Movement Project session to improve range of motion. Groups are led by Run Leaders and the venue offers a cafe, toilets and bag storage.

Trail running festival around Winchester offering 14 mile, 19 mile, marathon and 50K ultramarathon routes on marked, marshalled trails with aid stations, bag drop and an option to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

An annual off road race at Hood Memorial Hall in Devauden on trails through Chepstow Park Woods, offering 10k, 5k, a 2.4k for ages eight and over, and a 60m junior dash with proceeds supporting local search and rescue.

A provisional cross-country race at Sheinton Church near Cressage on 6 May 2026. The course is 5.3 km with 100 m ascent, entry is on day only with a fee of £8, and 2026 will be the last running.

A 100 km trail ultra on an anticlockwise loop of the Chiltern Hills, visiting Ashridge Estate, Whiteleaf and Bledlow Ridge. The fully marked course includes GPS tracking, six checkpoints, chip timing and post race food.

Enjoy scenic off road racing through Collingbourne woods with a chip timed half marathon or 10 km at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall on 9 May 2026. Marked trails, aid stations, medals and lively support make this a must for trail fans.

A two-day trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering 10k, 21.1k, 25k challenges and a combined 56.1k Quest with medals and multi-event entry options.

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Discover Goring Gap Trails near Reading in early May 2026, offering scenic trail challenges from a 6 mile walk with a river boat crossing to 52K and 50 mile ultras. Multi day camping adds a relaxed festival vibe for runners and walkers alik..

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

A linear 40 mile challenge from Avebury to Streatley along the ancient Ridgeway and chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Checkpoints provide refreshments and finishers receive an emailed certificate and badge.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon features four distinct loops totaling 50 miles. Runners can choose their challenge, from 10 to 50 miles, tackling the loops in any order. A central HQ in Church Stretton offers sustained support with food throug..

A lapped riverside race from Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club along the Thames Path near Runnymede. Offers 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances with marked turnarounds, marshals, a bespoke finisher medal and prizes for top three men an..

Shires and Spires is a multi-terrain race through the Northamptonshire countryside, starting from historic Naseby. The event alternates its course direction yearly and offers five distances from a 10K to a 35-mile ultra marathon. Entry incl..

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.