Gloucester
Trail Running Calendar near Gloucester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Gloucester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 100 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.
Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.
September 2026
Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.
Races at Westonbirt Arboretum offer a 1 Mile fun run, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon on solid forest paths with on-course feed stations and event medals.
A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.
Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km through the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury on 06 Sep 2026. Routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and a post-race BBQ, with proceeds supporting the school.
A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles along the canal towpath and local footpaths, with marshals and one aid station.
A scenic trail 10 km at Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve organised by Cotswold Lakes Trust, with flat tree lined paths and water views; entrants must be 15 or older.
A single stage trail race of about 102 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath with a 32 hour limit and on-course support.
A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.
A trails half marathon through the Forest of Dean on 27 September 2026, organised by the Rotary Club with way-marked routes, chip timing and proceeds to charity.
A multi-terrain 10K through country lanes and woodlands on 27 September 2026, organised by Wye Valley Runners to raise funds for the Herefordshire Special Care Baby Unit. The race finishes at Credenhill Social and Sports Club with on-site catering.
October 2026
New off road 10 km along the River Wye near Ross on Wye on 4 October 2026, featuring wildlife, nearby facilities, £14.99 entry and a finisher medal.
An inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham with 2.5k laps and distance options to 15k, five music zones, finishers medals and family-friendly rules.
A self navigated 55 km circular ultra through the Forest of Dean on 10 October 2026 with GPX navigation, aid stations, HQ at Beechenhurst and a canicross category.
Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team awards.
A functional fitness race at County Ground Swindon on 11 October 2026 with solo, doubles and relay options over 10x400m or 10x800m and a LITE weight division.
Off-road family races on 11 October 2026 at Withymead Playing Fields with 2 km, 5 km and 11 km options, organised to raise funds for Marshfield Primary School PTA.