Trail Running calendar near Grafham Water 2026-2027

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

Run a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury on Friday 1 May 2026 and choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Friendly aid, medals and goody bags make this intimate 300 runner event ideal for PBs or relaxed miles..

A 100 mile point to point trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford with a 30 hour limit, marked route, mandatory kit requirements and staged aid stations. Entries for 2026 are full and new applicants join a waiting list.

A guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford following sections of the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way. The group led by an experienced ultra coach includes climbs such as Leith Hill and finishes back at West Hanger.

Run Silchester offers three scenic trail distances starting from the village playing field. The route takes runners past ancient Roman walls, a historic church, and through woodland. The day includes a village market, food stalls, and music..

Run For Your Life on 2 May 2026 at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath offers 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km Fun Run on scenic trails past Kenwood House. Managed starts and medals welcome all while proceeds support Jubilee Hall Trust.

Explore the Cotswolds trails at the Tempo Trail Races. Choose from five distances including a new 50K ultra option. The event starts and finishes at the Ilmington Sports & Social Club.

The 2026 Rapid Relays offers solo and team trail relays, alongside a Sunrise Run and a downhill time trial. Set on the woodland trails of the Culden Faw Estate, the event features chip timing and a dedicated race village. Camping is availab..

A guided trail run on Box Hill that gains about 1000 m over 12.5 miles, featuring technical climbs, scrambling and varied terrain. Group paced for sustained trail running ability with parking at Stepping Stones Car Park.

A guided 5 km spring trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a Movement Project session to improve range of motion. Groups are led by Run Leaders and the venue offers a cafe, toilets and bag storage.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

A 100 km trail ultra on an anticlockwise loop of the Chiltern Hills, visiting Ashridge Estate, Whiteleaf and Bledlow Ridge. The fully marked course includes GPS tracking, six checkpoints, chip timing and post race food.

Waymarked one-lap trail runs in Sherwood Forest offering 30.8 and 40.8 mile routes with regular aid stations, marshals and a 10.5 hour cut off. The loop passes Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and several estate grounds.

A two-day trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering 10k, 21.1k, 25k challenges and a combined 56.1k Quest with medals and multi-event entry options.

The Spire Ultra returns for its 10th year. This 33 mile trail run circles Chesterfield, following the Round Walk through varied moorland, woodland, and farmland. Finishers get a commemorative memento, with prizes for the top male and female..

Discover Goring Gap Trails near Reading in early May 2026, offering scenic trail challenges from a 6 mile walk with a river boat crossing to 52K and 50 mile ultras. Multi day camping adds a relaxed festival vibe for runners and walkers alik..

A lapped riverside race from Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club along the Thames Path near Runnymede. Offers 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances with marked turnarounds, marshals, a bespoke finisher medal and prizes for top three men an..

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

A marathon in May 2026 marking the 30th edition, organised by Halstead Road Runners on scenic low traffic roads around Halstead Leisure Centre in North Essex. Part of the Essex Road Running Championships with a strong volunteer and charity..

Shires and Spires is a multi-terrain race through the Northamptonshire countryside, starting from historic Naseby. The event alternates its course direction yearly and offers five distances from a 10K to a 35-mile ultra marathon. Entry incl..