Trail Running calendar near Cross 2026-2027

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, full medical support and a 30 hour cut off. Mandatory kit, pacing and crew rules apply and qualification is required.

A 50 km trail ultra through the South Downs National Park with about 4000 ft of climb and a 9 hour cutoff. The course is fully marked, supported by four aid stations and finishes at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 13-14 June 2026 centered at Cirencester basecamp, offering strong route support, GPS tracking, regular rest stops, medical cover, camping and finishers awards.

Running Events Devon's Pheasant Challenge Day 1 is an eight hour timed event at Station Road, Bridestowe, with each lap 5.3 km out and back on an old disused train line. Participants follow a TUGG arrival system and finishers receive a meda..

A trail running event at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage with 23 km, 13 km and 7 km routes along the Jurassic Coast. The courses include rocky technical sections, outposts on the longer routes and a reusable cup policy.

A community 5k and 10k at Neroche Primary School with chip timing and countryside multi-terrain routes. Proceeds support the Neroche School PFA and a children’s fun run is held for a small donation.

A long-standing Green Events race in Llanwrtyd Wells where runners compete directly with horses over mountainous terrain, timed electronically. The event has enforced cut-offs and an escalating jackpot for any runner who beats the first hor..

A fell race held since 1986 at The Whistle Inn near Garn yr Erw, Blaenavon, with an 8 km/300 m ascent option and a 5/984 ft option. Entries are accepted on the day or online and runners should carry appropriate safety kit.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Scenic trail races near Kingsclere, Hampshire offering marathon, half marathon and 10k on clearly marked single-lap routes with marshals and nearby parking.

A 10 km trail race on the private Lulworth Estate in south Dorset, combining a village fête atmosphere with a scenic, hilly course on chalk downland and woodland paths. Proceeds benefit the Coombe Keynes Trust.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

Green Lantern is a mixed terrain event around Exeter following the Green Circle. Runners choose direction on entry and may do a 14.2 miles main route or a 9 miles Yellow Zone; both start together.

A community cross country 5km run and walk around Neptune and Paradise Wood with refreshments at The Plough and category awards across age groups. Walkers may bring dogs on leads and entries are limited to 250.

An eight mile trail on the South West Coast Path around Goodrington with coastal and woodland sections, Race HQ at Youngs Park, and a three hour cut off; finishers receive a bespoke medal and a treat.

An evening fell race at Merrivale on June 17 with a senior 9.5k course of steep climbs, ridge running and fast descents. Entries are limited, the route is partly waymarked to protect nesting birds and organisers may shorten the course in ba..

A series of coastal ultra races along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site offering distances from 33 km to 105 miles, self navigation on the South West Coast Path, live GPS tracking and ITRA points for selected distances.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A Malvern Hills event on 20 June 2026 from Colwall Village Hall offering 27 miles (about 5000ft ascent) or 15 miles on tracks and paths, with checkpoints, snacks and a hot finish meal; entries open Oct 31 2025.