Trail Running calendar near Hertfordshire 2026-2027

A five mile off road race around Hurstbourne Tarrant on Saturday 2 May following part of the Test Way through woods and farmland. The volunteer organised event donates proceeds to local charities and offers timed entry fees by date and affi..

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 trail running event on the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre on 3 May 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile trail. Entries support Ferring Country Centre and local Sussex charities.

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.

The Marlborough Downs Challenge offers two off road trail races across the North Wessex Downs, a 33 mile ultramarathon and a 20 mile trail. Routes visit Wansdyke, Avebury and other Wiltshire landmarks with notable elevation.

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.

Trail running festival around Winchester offering 14 mile, 19 mile, marathon and 50K ultramarathon routes on marked, marshalled trails with aid stations, bag drop and an option to plant a tree instead of a medal.

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 six hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile loop, where runners complete as many laps as they wish and may run from daylight into darkness with a head torch required for after dark laps.

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.

A 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Christ's Hospital, Horsham to Hove seafront, with trails, South Downs and a coastal finish. Options include an individual race and a 2-runner relay; course is fully signed and supported with feed st..

Enjoy scenic off road racing through Collingbourne woods with a chip timed half marathon or 10 km at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall on 9 May 2026. Marked trails, aid stations, medals and lively support make this a must for trail fans.

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.

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 linear 40 mile challenge from Avebury to Streatley along the ancient Ridgeway and chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Checkpoints provide refreshments and finishers receive an emailed certificate and badge.

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..

A circular multi-distance running event from Naseby Village Hall in Northamptonshire, featuring road and trail sections, GPS tracking and multiple checkpoints. The route direction alternates each year for a different course experience.