Trail Running calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027

Trail races of 20 km, 10 km and junior 3 km and 5 km run from Cocking Hilltop across the South Downs, with climbs, scenic views and marshalled, waymarked courses under Trail Running Association licence.

Trail races through Thomas Hardy countryside near Dorchester offering a roughly 5 mile option and an about 13.1 mile half marathon. Routes are mainly trail with steep sections and an event village at Dorchester Rugby Club.

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Explore the beautiful trails of the Chiltern Hills on this 30km guided trail run. The event includes a Run Leader, a checkpoint with snacks, and a finisher's medal. It starts near Tring Station, with easy rail access from London.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

Black to the Trails is a vibrant trail running festival designed to boost ethnic diversity in the sport. Run a 1K, 5K, 10K, or Scotch Bonnet 10K on the beautiful trails of Dunstable Downs. Enjoy a day full of activities, food, and music wit..

The Woodland Woggle is a scenic 6k trail race through Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Expect undulating hills, Bluebell woods, and chip timing, with a bespoke medal for every finisher. Ample parking and refreshments are available at th..

A series of marked trail races around Stroud and the Cotswolds using towpaths, commons and old railway lines, with checkpoints, water stations, marshals and map/GPX support.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

A multi terrain 5 km race at West Lodge Farm in Desborough that passes fields, nature trails and farm animals, with a bespoke finisher medal and a virtual entry option to receive the medal by post.

Celebrate summer with this flat, off-road race series in Dinton Pastures Country Park. Choose from 5km, 10km, or a kids' 2km across four Thursday evenings. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher's medal, and a friendly atmosphere.

Run 50 point-to-point miles on the historic North Downs Way National Trail, from Farnham to Knockholt Pound. The route features 5,600 feet of climb, including the ascent of Box Hill. It's the 15th annual edition and part of the 50 Mile Gran..

A mountain trail marathon and a ten mile race around Pen Y Fan and Talybont Reservoir, both starting and finishing at Parkwood Dolygaer. The marathon has three checkpoints and a six hour cutoff at 20.5 miles.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Distances The event offers three trail distances and a relay: 10 km 13.1 miles (Half Marathon) 26.2 miles (Full Marathon) Marathon Relay (teams of two, each running a half-marathon lap) The 10 km and half marathon are single-lap routes. T..

Starts at The Unicorn Inn in Telford, the route follows Ironbridge Gorge and the Silkin Way. Options include eight miles, sixteen miles or a full marathon and food and ales will be available afterwards.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.