Trail Running calendar near Gloucestershire 2025-2026

The Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon, organized by Race Harborough, is a trail running event held in the rural landscapes and ancient woodlands of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The event features two distances: a 50-mile ultra and a marathon, both suitable for beginners and e..

The RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, held on June 28, 2026, takes place at Marlow Rugby Union Football Club in the scenic Thames Valley. This off-road event offers three distances: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, with the 5K consisting of two laps and the others one lap each. The trail features well-marked..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a scenic point-to-point race held between Wolverhampton City Centre and Brindley Place in Birmingham, following canal towpaths. The largely flat course features varied terrain including gravel tracks, trails, and pavement, with notable highlights such as..

The Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is a challenging 21.1 km trail race held along The Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire, between Wendover and Princes Risborough. Starting and finishing in Wendover, the course features an undulating forest loop at Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve and offers stunn..

The Severn Challenge is a grueling 220-mile, five-day multistage ultra marathon in the UK, following the longest riverside path from the source of the River Severn in Wales to its mouth. The race is divided into five unique stages ranging from 26 to 59 miles each, with a total ascent of over 3,000 m..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is a challenging 27-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in Wales, starting at Rhyd-y-benwch picnic area and finishing at the Mid Wales Arts Centre in Caersws. The race begins with a demanding four-mile mountain trek up Plynlimon, known as Wales' most dangerous mountain due t..

The MTC Severn Plod Ultra is a challenging 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting at the Mid Wales Art Centre in Maesmawr and finishing in Shrewsbury. The scenic route passes through diverse landscapes including Holly Bush, Rhyd-y-felin, Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, Montgomery Cana..

The MTC Severn Path Ultra is a 59-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting in Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester, UK. The mostly flat course follows the River Severn, passing scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge, Jackfield, and Coalport. Runners experience stunning riverside views through towns..

The Black Mountains 50 is a challenging ultramarathon event held in the scenic Black Mountains within the Brecon Beacons National Park, starting and finishing at Longtown Hall, Herefordshire. Scheduled for July 11, 2026, it offers multiple distances: 50 miles (80 km), 32 miles (50 km), a marathon (2..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in the UK, starting at Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. The course follows the scenic Severn Way, passing through towns like Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, and several riverside villages. T..

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, offering a scenic and natural running experience. Partic..

Dusk Till Dawn in Bridgend, South Wales, is a challenging 12-hour running event organized by Mad Running Junkies. Participants run three different 10-mile mixed terrain loops, including hills, forestry trails, and technical sections, aiming to complete as many laps as possible from dusk until dawn...

The Cider Challenge SOLO is a 12-hour timed running and walking event held on 18th July 2026 at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, offering a scenic and natural runn..

Rabbit Run Wales is a series of scenic trail races held on the private grounds of the Merthyr Mawr Estate, located on the South Wales coast. The event features a 12K race that includes diverse terrain such as hills, valleys, a river crossing, and a descent down the Big Dipper, the highest sand dune..

The Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in South Wales, set in the scenic Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10km to 100km, including options like 25km, marathon, 50km, 75k..

The Bell Plod is a fun and relaxed trail running event held at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. Suitable for all abilities aged four and above, participants can run or walk a one-lap course through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks on privately owned farmland. The..

The Bumble Plod is a fun, relaxed trail running and walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Suitable for all abilities aged four and above, participants can enjoy a one-lap course through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks on privately owned farmland. The event..

The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a relaxed trail running event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Scheduled for Sunday, 19th July 2026, the race features a two-lap, approximately 10K course that winds through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks on private farmland. Designed for..

The Beacons Way Ultra 100km is a challenging ultramarathon held in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. Covering 62 miles with 3,451 meters of elevation, the race follows the official Beacons Way trail, starting near Talybont and traversing spectacular mountain scenery including Pen-y-Fan and th..

The Pen Y Fan Challenge is a trail running event held in South Wales, featuring two race distances: 5 miles and 13 miles. Both courses include the ascent of Pen Y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, offering runners scenic and challenging terrain. The event takes place near postal code LD3 8NL and..