Trail Running calendar near Cowley 2026-2027

Looped trail routes from Guildford across the North Downs Way and Surrey hills, with 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. The event offers covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and finisher kit including a medal and t shirt.

Tackle the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 2 August from Croydon, a scenic out and back through parkland, woodlands and the North Downs with sweeping views and varied trails. Finishers get a medal and a goody bag.

Three circular routes explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole from Moseley Rugby Club. Distances are 18.5, 26.5 and 30 miles, mostly off road, with checkpoints, finish meal options and a finisher badge.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

A four day, 184 mile race along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier. Competitors are self-sufficient, must carry mandatory kit, and overnight accommodation is provided at the end of Days 1 to 3.

A 57 mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford, with four staffed checkpoints, a bespoke finisher medal and event apparel, mandatory navigation kit and a required 4.0 mph average pace.

A 49 mile point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley-on-Thames. Three checkpoints supply water and nutrition, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal plus a technical t-shirt, mug or hat.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

A 47 miles point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston. The route passes Windsor Castle and Runnymede, includes three checkpoints with food and drink, and awards finishers a bespoke medal and technical shirt.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

A long trail race that follows the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, covering 103 miles with 11,000 feet of climb and a 30 hour cut off. The route is mainly trail, has at least 12 aid stations and mandatory kit requirements.

Point to point trail races along the Stour Valley Path between Newmarket and Cattawade, offered as 100km and 50km courses on Saturday 8 August 2026. Mostly trail terrain with published elevation, time limits and UTMB Index points for finish..

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire, canicross friendly, mostly off road with medals, chip timing and a pint cup with a free drink included.

Thames Meander Summer on 9 August 2026 invites runners to a scenic, flat and runnable riverside race along the Thames Path between Richmond and Barnes. Choose 10km, half marathon or marathon on a waymarked, marshalled towpath course.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

Tackle scenic trails around Winwick Hall, Northants on the Foxton Hound Ultra, with 50k and 100k options weaving canals, villages and the Naseby battlefield. Fully supported with checkpoints, hot food and medals for all finishers.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

A multi-distance running event in Bath that routes through two long, lit railway tunnels and finishes at Brickfields Park; proceeds partly support Sustrans and ticketing for this edition is sold out.