Trail Running calendar near Lansdown 2026-2027

A half-day 10 km trail run around the Chiltern Hills that finishes with a private brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery. Groups are split by ability and participants must be able to run 5 km without stopping.

An underground marathon at UCAP BUNKER near Portsmouth on 21 November 2026. The multi lapped route runs through low tunnels, has a six and a half hour cut off, and requires a headtorch and cycle helmet.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where participants choose their distance. Medals for 3 km finishers, distance pins for longer efforts, goody bags with vegan options, aid tables and free parking.

Night time looped trail run at Moors Valley Country Park on 21 November 2026 with 10 km, 20 km or 30 km options, compulsory headtorch and free main car park; runners can choose a tree planting option instead of a medal.

A trail event at Spider Hill featuring a single 10 km lap with marshes, Alligator Swamp, Swan Lake, the Muddy Mile and Duck Pond. A 5 km option uses a shortened version with the same muddy, wet terrain.

A ten mile off-road trail race in the New Forest hosted by Totton Running Club, with race facilities, trophies by age category, and entries closing 19 November 2026.

An off road hill race around Brent Knoll in Somerset on 22 November 2026, roughly 6 miles with a steep summit climb and muddy trails. Facilities at the BASC sportsground include parking, toilets, refreshments and a limited bag drop.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Runs take place at dusk in summer and at night with headtorches in winter, on hilly trails with group pacing and a recommended average pace of about 10 min per mile.

Experience an evening off road run through the tracks and trails of the Wyre Forest. This 10 km multi lap course takes runners through the dark with mandatory torches and a medal for every finisher.

An eight hour timed event near Exmouth with 5.3 km out and back laps on a tarmac route along an old train line. Flexible on day starts, a mix of medals for finishers and a maximum of 75 entrants.

A short but steep fell race near Llanfoist and Abergavenny covering 5.7 km with 485 m of ascent. The course is mostly unmarked, needs basic navigation and can be affected by poor weather.

Two trail distances on 28 November 2026 around Machen, featuring wooded single track, ridgeway exposure and steep climbs. The half course is fully marked while the marathon requires self navigation with marshals at key points.

An 8 hour timed road event on 29 November 2026 near Littleham, Exmouth, with 5.3 km laps on a tarmac out and back course along a disused train line. The TUGG system allows flexible starts and medals are awarded for laps completed.

Guided 30 mile trail run from Haslemere along the Serpent Trail and Sussex Border Path with varied heathland, woodland and views of the South Downs. Group based pace and advised prior training of 22 miles; cost £45.

The final race of the 2026 RTT Series takes place in Afan Forest with separate 5 km and 10 km routes from Bryn Bettws Lodge. The event features chip timing, finisher medals, marked and marshalled routes and water stations.

Trail races at Mapledurham Estate offering 10K, 10 Mile and Half Marathon routes over muddy paths and woodland, with on-course water, finish refreshments and race amenities included.

A late November trail race through 600 acres of dense woodland at Charborough Estate offering a 10 km loop, a 21 km double loop and a relay for two runners. Expect rough rooted trails, one aid station and a marked course.

A time trial from Little Stretton to the Stiperstones with on the day entry and a finish to start bus. Navigational skills are required and entry fees are £8 per person with a reduced junior rate.

A lap based road event at Rhydycar, Merthyr Tydfil, on a 5.3 km AUKCM certified tarmac circuit along the Taff Trail. Runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit and can opt for a no medal entry.

A trail half marathon around Hughenden Manor on mostly forest paths with undulating terrain, waymarking and three aid stations. Entry includes chip timing, a finisher souvenir and on-course nutrition.