Trail Running calendar near Gloucester 2026-2027

Traverse the scenic South Downs Way on a 50km trail run. The route offers expansive views and is fully supported with aid stations. It's part of the World Trail Majors series.

A multi distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 13 and 14 June 2026. Based at Cirencester, it offers loop and staged 100 km options with regular rest stops, medical support, camping and finishers awards.

A community running day at Neroche Primary School on 13 June 2026 featuring chip-timed 5 km and 10 km courses, a children’s fun run, medals and prizes, with proceeds supporting the school PFA.

A multi distance off road event on 14 June 2026 around Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills, with races from 1 km to marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include cliff top paths, mixed terrain and multiple feed stations.

Trail races at Watership Down feature marathon, half marathon and 10K single lap courses on mainly off road footpaths, reaching high points with county views. Events include chip timing, marshals, water stations and finishers medals.

A multi terrain 5 km race at Blackpit Farm near Silverstone featuring woodlands, lakeside lawns and farmland. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and free parking is available at Blackpit Brewery.

A point-to-point trail event on the Three Shires Way offering a 50 mile ultra and a marathon through Bucks Beds and Northants, with GPX routes, checkpoint support, mandatory kit requirements, prizes and charity donations.

A weekend at the Pinkery Centre celebrating walking and trail running across Exmoor, combining the Exmoor Perambulation and Man vs Moor with races, walks, talks and evening gatherings.

A Malvern Hills challenge on 20 June 2026 based at Colwall Village Hall offering 27 mile and 15 mile routes, substantial ascent, staffed checkpoints with refreshments, and a hot meal and certificates at the finish.

Two self navigated trail routes across the Marches of England end at Ludlow Castle on 20 June 2026. Options include an about 30 mile ultra and an about 14 mile half with mixed trail, hills and rural scenery.

A 21.2 km trail race across the National Trust's Dunstable Downs with about 450 m of ascent, waymarked routes and on course aid. Entry is limited to 300 runners with a 4 hour time limit.

A multi-terrain 10 km event at Twisted Tree Brewery on the private Tusmore Estate in Bicester, with standard and canicross 10 km options. Entry is £32 plus fees and entries close 17 June 2026; finishers receive a medal and a drink.

Three races at Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire combine to marathon distance: a 5-mile family run, an 8.1-mile trail and a 13.1-mile half. The event lists free camping and on-site family entertainment.

The Gravel Rush RUN takes place at the scenic Matterley Estate near Winchester. Choose between a 21km half marathon or a 10km run on gravel trails. This event is open to runners aged 16 and over.

Join the Marlow Trail Run for an off-road adventure through the Thames Valley countryside. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K trail course starting from Marlow Rugby Club. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, and free photos at this scen..

A one day multi distance trail running event at Salcey Forest offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km, on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event is cupless and all finishers receive a medal and a drink.

Looped races at Chasewater Country Park offer 5K laps for options from 5K up to a full marathon, a relatively flat mixed-surface course with park facilities and aid stations, and a finisher medal and occasional snack.

Point to point half marathon style race along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham. The course includes a 360 metre tunnel, floating drink stations every 3 miles and chip timing.

A 30 mile ultra marathon based in Abergavenny with about 5,446 ft of elevation, mostly on trail and including a climb over the Sugar Loaf. The route has three fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable maps on plotaroute.com.

A multi-distance running event on 4 July 2026 around the Ironbridge valley, starting and finishing at The Unicorn Inn. Options include 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon with finisher bling and on-site parking.