Trail Running calendar near Horndean 2026-2027

A guided 13 mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with around 300 m ascent, grouped running with qualified leaders, a halfway refreshment point and a finisher's medal.

Fortitude Ultra at Pippingford Park is a 10 hour, 10 lap endurance challenge on roughly 3, 4 and 5 mile loops with up to 215 m elevation per lap. Finishing grade is set by the shortest loop completed and entrants receive a medal and shirt.

Experience an autumn trail run through ancient woodland at the Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series. Choose between a 10K or Half Marathon course on fully marked paths with a strong focus on sustainability.

Commando Series at Hever Castle on 10 and 11 October 2026 offers 3K, 6K and 12K obstacle mud runs modeled on Royal Marines training, plus a two hour survival experience and an event village with music and attractions.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

MacTuffX Swindon features a series of repetition based running formats including solo and team categories. Participants choose between multiple 400m or 800m loops in this structured athletic event for adults.

Experience a scenic 15 km trail run starting from Tring and traversing the Ashridge Estate. This historic race features the Ridgeway path and provides participants with the choice of a finisher t-shirt or planting a tree.

Trail running on the Isle of Purbeck and part of the Jurassic Coast on 17 October 2026. Routes include 102 km and 54 km options with marked courses, outposts, mandatory kit lists and a drop bag service for the 102 km.

A 100 mile trail race based at Goring & Streatley on the Thames Path and Ridgeway, run as four 25 mile out and back legs. The event features 16 aid stations, a 28 hour cut off, medical cover and specific qualification and kit requiremen..

An annual cross-country challenge walk, jog or run of 25 km or 50 km across footpaths and tracks in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with checkpoints, food provided, GPX route files, and first aid cover.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is a multi-distance trail event at Bede's Prep School on 24 October 2026. Races include Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k; runners note scenic, hilly routes and strong volunteer support.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

Wight Lines is a mixed terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and complete 5.3 km laps, with on course aid and a finishers medal for one lap or more.

Looped races in Chalfont St Peter offering on the day choices from 7 km up to ultra marathon distances, with a single aid station, marked trails, drop bag access and medals for top finishers.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.