Trail Running calendar near Gloucestershire 2025-2026

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a..

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.

Take on a 40 mile Ridgeway walk across chalk downlands past hill forts, barrows and the White Horse. Limited to 250 places with checkpoints, support and a cloth badge for finishers.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.

Run through the Dorset landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy with a challenging trail half marathon or a 5 mile option. Start and finish at Dorchester Rugby Club with on route entertainment and an event village raising funds for local causes..

Join the Dilton Dash on 10 May 2026 at Dilton Marsh for scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and 1/2K fun runs supporting village causes. Expect stiles and gates, medals for all finishers and prizes for winners.

Join the Scorpion Run on 10 May 2026 at Symonds Yat Rock for a scenic 10k trail through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with riverside views. Expect gravel tracks and a tough final 1 km climb to the cafe finish with coffee and hot food.

Join Hairy Legs on 10 May for a rugged cross country across two undulating woodland laps with a few final field challenges. Every entrant gets a t shirt, a free beer or soft drink, a post race BBQ and a prize for best dressed.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Challenge yourself on the OTT Marathon and 10 Mile Race through the stunning Brecon Beacons on 16 May 2026. Both start and finish at Parkwood Dolygaer on scenic but testing looped routes with mountain climbs and great views.

Take on the True Grit Trail Marathon, a 26.2 mile mixed terrain challenge through Bedford Park and the Celtic Trail near Bridgend on 16 May 2026. Expect steep climbs, technical underfoot sections, five feed points, a finisher medal and just..

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing a scenic 26.8 mile marathon or a 16 mile route around the Berkshire Downs and ancient Ridgeway. Expect varied, sometimes muddy trails, great aid stations and a hand thrown mug..

Tackle scenic rolling trails on Cannock Chase at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge, with 10 km, half marathon, marathon and a two person relay. Limited to 500 runners, the course rewards singletrack, ridge views and muddy fun.

Enjoy scenic trails around Ironbridge Gorge at The Shindig in the Shire, with challenging climbs and great views through Ironbridge and Jackfield. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances then celebrate with pub food and finisher bling.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Take on the Maverick Cotswolds Trail at Sudeley Castle and enjoy rolling trails, charming villages and historic views. Routes from 7 km to 50k, fully marked and timed with outposts and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Join the Deddington Four Farms Challenge on Sunday 17 May 2026 for 5k and 10k routes around the picturesque parish of Deddington. Open to experienced runners, fun runners and families, it is a friendly event supporting local charities.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.