Trail Running calendar near Emersons Green 2026-2027

A trail event at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with five distances from 5 km to 51 km across chalk downs and woodland, route support varies by distance and mandatory kit applies for the Marathon and Ultra.

East Devon 8 Trigs on 3 October 2026 offers self navigated routes visiting trigpoints over about 22 km, 40 km and 53 km. The event starts in Budleigh Salterton, includes GPS tracking and provides finish facilities.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow on 4 October 2026 offering 25 km, 40 km and 50 km routes. Places are limited, entrants must follow checkpoints and carry mandatory kit.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 pairs ten prescribed exercises with running in solo, doubles and relay formats. Standard and LITE weight divisions are available and live leaderboard data will be provided.

Half marathon and 10km around RAF Greenham Common in Berkshire on a flat, traffic free course. The in-person event supports New Life Special Care Babies and includes water stations and a children’s race.

A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills at Greatwood, Over Stowey in 2026. The event also offers the Pegasus Challenge four person relay; participants must be 16 or older and entry fees are GBP 44.04 to 49.46.

A point to point marathon on 4 October 2026 from Salisbury to Winchester along the Clarendon Way. Over 90% of the 26.2 miles is off road and a five mile Mini option is also available.

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

Inflatable obstacle course at Cheltenham Racecourse on 10 October 2026 with options from 2.5 km to 15 km, family rules for children, finishers medals and on-site facilities.

A 55 km circular trail in the Forest of Dean that requires GPX navigation across single track, ridges and riverside sections. The event offers staffed aid stations, canicross category, support vehicles and a finishers medal.

A 50-mile LDWA members-only event from Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks to showcase West Somerset in autumn. Pre-selection entry, mandatory kit, a live tracker and qualifying prior distanc..

A 24 hour loop endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap each hour. Multiple distances are offered and organisers provide onsite facilities, participant medals and an overall wooden trophy.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

A trail race on 11 October 2026 covering about 6 miles through an AONB near Doward and Ross-on-Wye, featuring single track, woodland, riverbanks and a notable hill climb, with marshals, a water station and limited entry for runners aged 17..