Trail Running calendar near Horton 2026-2027

The Dovedale Dash is a classic cross country race of about 4.75 miles around Thorpe, featuring stepping stones and scenic riverside valleys in the Peak District. A Mini Dash for kids, free parking and proceeds go to local charities.

Discover Wild Run Oxford on scenic trails just minutes from the city centre, with 10K and half marathon routes across smooth and rugged terrain. Licensed by the Trail Running Association and UK Athletics, it offers a genuine trail challenge..

Join the Marlow Donkey on 4 October 2026 from Liston Hall, choosing 25 km, 40 km or a special 50 km route through Hambleden and Bix. Limited to 150 places, the LDWA event offers friendly checkpoints and a simple finish meal.

Guided 30 mile trail run through the Surrey Hills from St Martha's Hill, taking in Denbies Wine Estate and the top of Box Hill. Led by an experienced ultra coach, this friendly group run promises an epic day on the North Downs Way for seaso..

Tackle chalk climbs, ridgelines and singletrack at Beat Box Hill, with distances from 21k to 50k and charity places. Marked routes, marshals, chip timing and a finish village with food and a themed medal await.

Enjoy an autumn run through the woodlands of Cannock Chase with 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior options on scenic forest trails. Expect friendly marshals, an event village, a themed medal, free photos and post race goodies.

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.

Tackle a scenic trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest this autumn on traffic free mixed terrain amid fallow deer and wild thyme. Enjoy a cupless race with refill stations and finisher medals.

Enjoy a scenic 10k through the woodlands of Limpsfield Common and High Chart in Oxted Surrey, with rolling climbs and a downhill finish. Single lap route suits trail runners seeking a challenging rewarding outing.

Run a fully marked and marshalled 10k or half marathon around the scenic Grafham Water reservoir, with medals and prizes for top finishers. Bring trail shoes, a charged phone and your own cup as the race is cupless.

Scenic, undulating trail runs around Carsington Water with half marathon and 10k options on 17 October 2026. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race refreshments, with marshals and kilometre markers to guide you.

Autumn 100 is a scenic 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley on 17 October 2026, following the Thames Path and Ridgeway across mostly trail. With 16 aid stations and a 28 hour cutoff it is a well supported ultrarunning challenge.

Enjoy punchy climbs, woodland trails and big views from Ashover Village Hall on the edge of the Peak District. Pick 31 miles figure of 8 or 20 miles Petit Raid with checkpoints, GPX route notes and a finisher medal.

Take on the Gatliff Marathon with 25 km or 50 km options across changing scenic footpaths in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Organised by COPSE Club, the well supported event includes checkpoints with snacks, finish food and showers.

Tackle the West Acre Wild 10K Challenge on 18 October 2026 in Westacre, Norfolk, a scenic off road run through undulating bridle paths and woodland. All finishers receive a bespoke stag medal and proceeds support the Purfleet Trust.

Halloween 7in7 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye offers seven consecutive days of off road laps through vineyards and a hill, with distances from 5k to ultra. Walk or run any day or go virtual and collect seven themed medals.

Celebrate Halloween at Pengethley Manor with the Scary Scamper, an offroad multi lap course winding through vineyards and hill sections on the manor grounds. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers with a 7 hour time limit.

Thames Trail Ultra on 24 October 2026 is a scenic 47 mile point to point run from Iffley near Oxford to Henley on Thames along the Thames Path and Ridgeway. Riverside trails, checkpoint support and live GPS tracking make for a classic autum..

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

Join Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.