Trail Running calendar near Cowley 2025-2026

Race to the Stones on 11 to 12 July 2026 offers 50 km and 100 km routes, nonstop or over two days. Run the Ridgeway past chalk figures and hill forts to a dramatic finish at the Avebury Standing Stones with pitstops and basecamp support.

Explore 12 charming parishes on circular, mainly off road, waymarked routes at the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge, a run or walk on 11 July 2026. Distances from 10 to 40 miles with checkpoints, on course snacks and a hot meal at the finish.

Take on the rolling Chiltern Hills with stunning woodland trails, chalky paths and big ridge views at Maverick Chilterns Trail 2026. With routes from 8 km to a challenging 50 km ultra, this summer trail race has something for every adventur..

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

Race The Light at Wendover Woods offers scenic 5K and 10K trail routes plus a fully accessible 1.5K loop, set amid woodland trails with chip timing and souvenirs for finishers. All proceeds support the Chilterns Neuro Centre.

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Join scenic trail races at Winwick Hall on 19 July 2026 with 10k, 5k and family 2k across mixed terrain and rolling hills. Finishers get medals and free photos while a tea room and parking make it a great day out.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

Tackle scenic trails through Ashdown Forest on 19 July 2026 with 5 or 10 mile options from Pippingford Park Manor. Expect rolling climbs, sweeping Downs views and a friendly race day vibe with medals, parking and downloadable GPX files.

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.

Tackle an epic 100 mile ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons National Park, summiting iconic peaks and crossing wild mountain trails. Limited to 250 runners with live GPS tracking and full checkpoint support, this is a true test of endur..

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

Run from Loseley Park in Guildford on scenic North Downs Way trails with 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km loop options. Basecamp camping, full trail support and a hot finishers meal welcome runners and walkers of all paces.

Tackle a full or half marathon along the scenic Vanguard Way, weaving through woodlands, parkland and Greensand Ridge views near Croydon. Finishers receive a medal, mug, buff and post race treats for a memorable day.

Enjoy scenic, flat routes along Birmingham canals with 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options passing Bournville, Gas Street Basin and Edgbaston Reservoir. Well supported checkpoints, a finish meal and showers make for a friendly, low stress run.

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four day, 184 mile multiday ultra along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to the river mouth. Solo and relay entries and UTMB points appeal to experienced runners seeking an epic, supported adventure.