Trail Running calendar near Gloucester 2025-2026

Run summer trails through woodland and hills at the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10k on 5 July 2026. Enjoy stunning scenery, bespoke medals, free photos and parking, with routes suited to beginners and seasoned athletes.

Take on the MTC Hafren Ultra, a scenic 27 mile point to point run over Plynlimon to the source of the River Severn and finishing in Caersws. Expect big climbs, technical river paths and sweeping upland views.

Tackle the Severn Challenge: a five day, roughly 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way from source to sea, testing navigation and endurance. Enjoy nightly hotel stops, baggage transfers and collectible stage medals that form a jigsaw..

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Take on the scenic 48 mile MTC Severn Plod Ultra from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury on 9 July 2026, celebrating its 10th edition with challenging trails and sweeping views. All finishers earn a bespoke medal and starters get a free MTC visor.

Take on the MTC Severn Path Ultra on 10 July 2026, a point to point 59 to 60 miles along the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Expect varied terrain, limited signage, mandatory kit and a bespoke finisher medal and visor.

Enjoy a scenic 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, two laps through woodland and meadows with varied underfoot terrain and gentle undulations. All finishers get a medal or opt for a Tree Token to have a tree planted and receive wildflower seeds.

Tackle a 57 mile point to point ultramarathon following the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse on 11 July 2026. Mostly flat terrain with checkpoint support and GPX navigation recommended for overgrown sections.

Take on the Black Mountains from Longtown Hall on 11 July 2026 with self navigated trail options from 13 to 50 mile, chip timing and checkpoints. Camping, food, trackers and medical and physio support ensure a safe, well catered weekend.

Run the iconic Ridgeway at Race to the Stones with 100 km non stop, 100 km over two days or a 50 km option. Take in ancient landmarks like the Uffington White Horse and finish beneath Avebury Standing Stones with full pitstops and support.

Explore 12 charming parishes on off road circular routes from Hallow, choosing distances from 10 to 40 miles. Waymarked paths, checkpoint support and a hot finish make this a friendly challenge for walkers and runners.

Enjoy stunning Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd views at the Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Well marked trails, medals and a fun cake competition make this a sweet day out.

Run the Chiltern Hills on chalky singletrack through ancient beech woodland and ridgelines, with punchy climbs and rewarding views. Multiple distances welcome challengers and casual runners for a scenic, well supported trail day.

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Take on coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve on 18 July 2026 with 12K, 40K and family races like Bunny and Toddler Dash. Expect sand dune descents, river crossings and dramatic cliffside views for a true Welsh trail..

Race The Light at Wendover Woods offers scenic 5K and 10K trail routes plus a fully accessible 1.5K loop, set amid woodland trails with chip timing and souvenirs for finishers. All proceeds support the Chilterns Neuro Centre.

Tackle the Dragon Coastal Races along the Wales Coast Path with 100, 50 or 30 mile options finishing at the Captain Scott Memorial in Cardiff Bay. Expect sweeping beaches, dunes, coastal trails and inland forests for an epic seaside challen..

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..