Trail Running calendar near Cowley 2026-2027

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

A steep, scenic trail run in Godshill offering a 5K one-loop option and a 10K two-loop option with 738 ft of climb. A relaxed community fundraising event with no chip timing and local charity support.

An 8 mile urban to trail loop from Bournemouth Square into Meyrick Park, fully marked and chip timed with one aid station and a beginner-friendly, mixed-surface course.

A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.

Timed laps around Ardingly Reservoir with distances from 5 km to ultra, flexible morning starts, chip timing and bespoke finisher medals.

Two self-navigation trail races in Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: the hilly Admiral McHilly Trail of about 16 miles and the flatter Chelmer Trail of about 6 miles, with written route instructions and no course markings.

A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.

London Backyard Ultra is a loop race where runners complete a four mile loop each hour until one runner remains. It takes place at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 and includes pitches, showers, and race photography.

An obstacle mud run on a permanent assault course near Dorking, Surrey, offering 5 km and 10 km options, multiple laps, and entries for solo runners, teams and charities. The course includes mud, water, walls and climbing obstacles.

30 August 2026 in Alexandra Gardens Windsor offers 10K and half marathon routes with views of Windsor Castle. The event includes chip timing, free race photos and an event village.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

A 15-mile trail race near Danbury on 30/08/2026 featuring 1600 ft+ of ascent, technical singletrack, locally made trophies and cash prizes including a course-record bonus.

A community 5k at Hugglescote Grange on 30 August 2026 with a two lap route that may change as footpaths open. Walking, children and dog friendly with a medal for participants and limited on site parking.

A mixed trail and road out and back race from Woldingham School. The half is one 13.1 mile lap and the full is two laps, with notable climbs, varied scenery and on course aid stations and goody bags.

A chip-timed 10 km trail race through Shoreham Woods on 30 August 2026, with scenic but challenging sections and entry donations to the woods.

A functional fitness race in Bedford on 30 August 2026 featuring 10 Xercises and repeated runs, with Solo, Doubles, and Relay entries and a LITE weight option.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.

A trail event in Felsted on 31 Aug 2026 offering approx 10 miles or 10 km routes with written navigation only and no course markings. Entry includes a sandwich voucher and specific entry and transfer rules apply.