Trail Running calendar near Cowley 2025-2026

Take on the 42 mile St Peters Way Ultra along the historic footpath from Chipping Ongar to St Peter on the Wall at Bradwell on Sea. Rolling trails, variable underfoot and a windswept sea wall finish make for a rewarding coastal challenge.

Experience Bath from below on the atmospheric Two Tunnels route, with Colourburst 500 m and 2 km fun runs plus 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Start and finish at Brickfields Park amid lit tunnels and mixed tarmac and trail underfoot..

BigMud Trails EARTH kicks off the Classic Element Trail Series at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, guiding runners through the Meon Valley and South Downs with two ascents of Butser Hill. Options: 16 miles, marathon or 50 km on muddy trails.

Join the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park on 22 Feb 2026 for a scenic yet testing single lap trail with hills, mud and fields. Expect a bespoke medal, free photos and competitive wave starts.

Join the Winter Trail Run at Gatton Park on 22 February 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5K and 10K loops, plus a Canicross category. Expect a finisher medal, bag drop and refreshments, with prebooked parking helping to support Gatton Trust.

Run the North Downs Ridge 50k from Denbies near Dorking along the North Downs Way with a loop through Norbury Park. Expect rolling climbs, aid stations, UTMB index points and an eco wooden finisher medal.

The Ironwood Challenge will take place in Long Ashton on Sunday 22 February 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Tackle the trails of Kinver Edge and The Rock Houses in this scenic off road 9.5 km DirtRun on 22 February 2026. Limited to 100 runners, this two lap challenge finishes with a medal and an on site cafe for post race treats.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.

Take on the Sorbrook Slog on 22 February 2026, a lively 7 mile multi terrain race through footpaths, fields and gullies around Sorbrook and Sluvad in Cwmbran. Enjoy marshals on course, post race tea and cake and a finishers goodie bag.

The Terminator 2026 is a tough but rewarding 12 mile trail race around Pewsey, Wiltshire, mostly off road with muddy climbs and high point views. All finishers receive a unique T shirt and race village treats await.

Join a guided 10 km trail run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, across open heath, pine wood and the boardwalk voted Britain's Favourite Path. Enjoy a friendly group pace with dusk and headtorch evenings, kit trials and a possible p..

Join G3 no.3 at Newlands Corner, Guildford for a choice of 10 km or 15 km routes across Surrey countryside on Saturday 28 February 2026. Friendly, well marked courses with series entry options make this a perfect early season challenge.

Join a guided 30 mile South Downs Way ultra from Harting Down, ideal for first time ultra runners looking for a friendly, non competitive challenge. Savour rolling chalk hills, ancient yews at Kingley Vale and expert guided coaching along t..

Explore coastal trails around Chichester Harbour AONB with scenic 21 km and 16 km options that skim the foreshore and South Downs. Dog friendly and low elevation, ideal for runners and canicross pairs.

Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series offers a 10K or half marathon through pine forest and open heath with steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical trails. Canicross welcome and eco friendly wooden medals for finishers.

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.

Experience scenic trail running around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon distances on 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park. Expect rolling trails, village views and marshaled support for an enjoyable spring challenge.

Take on the Imber Ultra, a 33.5 mile trail around Salisbury Plain from Westbury on 1 March 2026. Organised by Avon Valley Runners and Rotary Club of Westbury, this charity event is limited to 160 runners and includes goody bags and prizes.

Challenge yourself on scenic trails at Up on the Downs on 1 March 2026, starting and finishing at Breamore House near Salisbury. Choose from a half marathon, 10k or 5k with a Canicross option and earn a finisher medal.