Trail Running calendar near Cowley 2026-2027

Experience an annual five mile off road run through the scenic Little Haven Nature Reserve. This trail race features woodland paths and spring meadows while raising funds for local hospice care.

Off-road multi lap run at Nutbourne Vineyards with views to the South Downs. Choose distances from 5 km up to a half marathon on the day; entry is £29, places are limited to 100, and finishers receive a medal, drink and cake.

A scenic run around Blenheim Palace on 17 May 2026, featuring a 7.4k lakeside course and a separate dog race. Other options include a 4 mile route for buggies and wheelchairs and a 1 mile junior race.

Mud Monsters Run on 17 May 2026 in East Grinstead is a muddy obstacle event with 3 km, 5 km and 10 km routes through fields, woods and river crossings. Finishers get a medal and free photos; onsite parking costs £5.

A 5 km obstacle course at Stanborough Park on 17 May 2026 featuring mud, climbs and slides, run in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

An off road 10 km trail around Barbury Castle near Wroughton, featuring tracks, grass and Smeathes Ridge. The event is fully marshalled, supports Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and includes a finishers medal and post race refreshm..

A three lap, 5 mile multi terrain race around Eastbrookend Country Park on 20 May 2026. The event is the first in the ELVIS 2026 series, uses chip timing and carries a Trail Running Association permit.

A UKA permitted trail race of approximately 5 miles on Galleywood Common on 20 May 2026. The course uses a written route description with no markings or marshals; dogs are not permitted and minimum age is 16.

A 10k trail event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava-guided competitive run and a relaxed hike option. Entry includes a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; a £2 levy applies to non-TRA/EA members.

Farmmageddon at Hyde Hall Farm is an endurance weekend featuring a 100 mile event over two days on a 5.3 km loop, plus shorter distance and time based challenges. The course mixes trail, grass and tarmac with on course aid and on site parki..

A long distance trail challenge from Richmond upon Thames to the Brighton coast with routes from 100 km to shorter distances. The event features marked trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops with food and medical support and camping optio..

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

A 100 mile LDWA walk across Kent and Sussex over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, visiting Ashdown Forest and sites linked to Winnie the Pooh. Entrants must be LDWA members, meet a qualifier and follow event rules.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Clapham Common with climbs, crawls and slides, wave starts and a minimum age of 13. The event lists facilities such as toilets and refreshments and carries a fundraising target of £50.

A 42.2 km marathon around Richmond Park starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. The route follows park roads and the Tamsin Trail with aid stations, scenic viewpoints and on-course support.

Queen of the Suburbs Ultra invites runners to explore Ealing's greenways, towpaths and parks with 50k and 25k single loop options. Expect a Horsenden Hill climb with city views to Wembley and a friendly local race atmosphere.

Point to point ultramarathon across Dorset offering 100k, 50k and an 18 miles Purbeck Traverse. The mostly off road route uses marked GPX tracks, includes steep Purbeck ridges and coastal views, and requires mandatory kit and prior marathon..