Trail Running calendar near Gloucestershire 2026-2027

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A David Bowie themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km lap and flexible distance choices from 5K to ultra-marathon; medals for one lap finishers and 20% of entries support Forestry England.

A space themed trail event at Hurn Forest with a 5.3 km lap that can be repeated to create distances from 5K to ultra; themed medal, aid station snacks, and a charity donation to Forestry England.

A spring half marathon through way marked forest trails around Speech House Hotel with timed chip bibs, three water stations and medical cover; organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity and selected for national trail championsh..

A two-lap, multi terrain 10 km trail race around Mortimer village that starts and finishes on Mortimer Fairground. The route runs through local woodlands and includes a separate canicross start plus chip timing and downloadable photos.

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

A mixed-terrain race day on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm, Henley-on-Thames, offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back along the River Thames.

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.

A 50K trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover, following ridgeline trails with three checkpoints and full route marking. The event includes on course nutrition, chip timing and a nine hour..

A multi-terrain running event on 18 April 2027 with 5 km and 10 km courses through Wormsley Estate, a steep Ibstone Kicker, age-specific entry rules and a children’s Run In Colour on Ibstone Common.

A multi distance canal and riverside ultra series based at Streatley on Thames offering roughly 250, 158 and 98 mile options. Routes use GPX and maps, include GPS tracking and staffed checkpoints with varied facilities.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

A trail event at St Giles House offering races from junior fun runs to a marathon, virtual entries, camping and a dog option, while supporting the New Forest Marathon Community Fund.

Trail ultramarathon on the Worcestershire Way offering 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options with GPX navigation, checkpoint support and Time Lords for pacing. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and commemorative item.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

Off road half marathon and 10 km through Collingbourne woods near Ludgershall with stocked aid stations, full medical support and chip timing. Medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women.