Trail Running calendar near Grafham Water 2026-2027

Three races at Elvaston Castle Country Park on 2 August 2026, on a flat mixed surface course through Grade II listed grounds with chip timing.

A trail marathon and half along part of the Vanguard Way, an undulating out and back route with varied South East England scenery.

LDWA challenge event offering 30, 26.3 and 18.5 mile routes along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with checkpoints and a two course finish meal.

A 49 mile point to point Thames Path ultra from Oxford to Henley with three checkpoints, mandatory navigation kit and a bespoke finisher medal plus kit options.

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A 12 hour multi terrain loop event at Riverside Park St Neots with solo pair and team entries plus festival activities awards and a unique finisher medal.

A 103 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, featuring 11,000 ft of ascent, 12 aid stations and a 30 hour finish cut off.

Point to point trail ultrarun along the Stour Valley Path with 100 km and 50 km options, UTMB Index points, mostly off road and published time limits.

Looped trail event at Denbies Wine Estate offering laps of a 5.3 km course within a seven hour limit, with flexible start times and multiple distance options.

Riverside races from Barnes along the Thames Path offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon courses with marked routes and checkpoint support.

Four hour team relay at Minley Manor, Hampshire where teams of four run repeated 4 km off road laps through woods and grassland. Male, female and mixed categories have prizes for the top three teams in each.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

Choose your distance at this flexible event at Grafham Water. Run as many 5.3 km laps as you like on a flat course within a six hour window to earn a unique board game inspired medal.

Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Race one of the AWT Backyard Ultra Series in Ruislip on 9 August 2026 uses six hourly 5 km laps for a total of 30 km. Entry is free and the event is held in person with free parking.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.