Trail Running calendar near Horton 2025-2026

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Join a scenic 26.2 mile marathon in Richmond Park over three laps of the Tamsin Trail and park perimeter. A 3 mile kids challenge follows, with on course drink stations and medical support for a safe, memorable morning.

Beat The Sunset 50km in Maidenhead is mainly off road, a flat single lap along the Thames Path and Jubilee River for a scenic ultramarathon. Chip timing, live tracking, feed stations and a finisher medal make it welcoming.

Take on the Ridgeway Challenge, a scenic point to point trail run of 86 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to the Avebury Stones. Test your endurance across rolling chalk ridges and ancient landscapes on 30 May 2026.

Take on the Three Castles 50 km ultramarathon along the scenic Medway Valley from Rochester to Tonbridge, finishing with a lap of the athletics track. Fully marked course with live timing and stocked aid stations for a memorable riverside c..

Run 60 km along the ancient Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford across chalk ridgelines and rolling downs. With 1000 m ascent, a 10 hour limit and UTMB World Series status, this scenic ultramarathon tests endurance and pace.

Join the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College for an enjoyable 5.5 mile trail into Clumber Park, with marshals and first aid on course. All finishers receive a medal and profits support Cancer Research.

Join a guided Surrey Hills half marathon around Guildford, following sections of the North Downs Way and passing St Martha's Church and Shere. This relaxed group run is guided rather than raced, with evening midsummer dates available.

Join the Griffin Challenge at Braybrooke Taproom on 3 June 2026, a six hour looped event on the Griffin Trail where runners, walkers and hikers do as many laps as they like. Celebrate after with coffee, pastries and a cold beer.

Event overview The event takes place on Friday, 05 June 2026 as a 7 hour timed challenge. Participants may run any distance they choose within the time limit. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. The normal lap length is..

The Sundowner Marathon is a unique running event held in Purleigh, Chelmsford, England, featuring a scenic course that passes along canals, over waterfalls, through vineyards, woodlands, and coastal saltmarshes. This marathon offers a disti..

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser for a fun, scenic run from Coalport Village Hall along the Silkin Way and over Ironbridge. Choose 8, 16 or marathon distances and embrace fancy dress with top hats and tiaras to boost spirits.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Valley of the Owls Run on 7 June 2026 at Suffolk Running Centre brings 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra on scenic countryside trails. Small field capped at 300, bespoke finisher medal and cupless event so bring your own bottle.

Join Chase The Sun at Clapham Common on 10 June 2026 for an evening 5K or 10K on a flat, scenic park course past the bandstand. Expect chip timing, free photos and a unique themed medal to celebrate your finish.

Nene Valley Trail Run on 13 June 2026 invites runners to explore rolling Northamptonshire countryside from Castle Farm Campsite. Choose 10 or 20 miles of fully marked trails through bluebell woods, riverside paths and quiet villages.

Join the Gnosall 10K for a challenging 11.2 km undulating multi terrain route along canal towpath, woodland and boardwalk, with chip timing and a technical tee for all finishers. Bring the family for a fun run with medals, bouncy castle and..

Run the scenic Cotswold Way from a Cirencester basecamp on 13 and 14 June 2026, choosing a full 100 km loop or shorter trail distances to suit every level. Expect rest stops, GPS tracking, medical and massage teams, plus camping and caterin..

Tackle scenic but hilly forest trails at the Wendover Woods Half Marathon and 10k on 14 June 2026, with a friendly junior run and on the day entries if available. Spectators can enjoy a cafe, forest walks and family activities.

Take in sweeping views from Watership Down on scenic trails with marathon, half and 10K options. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, goody bag and a keepsake beer glass while supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.