Trail Running calendar near London 2025-2026

The Stour Valley Path 100 (SVP100) is a prominent ultra running event in England, featuring a 100km (62-mile) race along the scenic Stour Valley Path from Newmarket, Suffolk, to Cattawade near Manningtree, Essex. Known for its beautiful countryside famously depicted by artists like John Constable, t..

The Mount Ephraim 10K is a popular running event set in the picturesque Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent. This annual race features a scenic 10K course along quiet country lanes, attracting both seasoned club runners and casual participants. In addition to the main race, there is a Junior Run, allowing..

The Henfield Half Marathon, held at Henfield Leisure Centre in West Sussex, offers an off-road, scenic half marathon course. The route features picturesque paths along a riverbank and a disused railway, including flint paths and stiles, providing a unique running experience. The event welcomes disab..

The Cold Norton Charity Summer Half Marathon Trail Event, scheduled for August 10, 2025, offers participants a choice between a 10km and a 13.1-mile route through the scenic countryside of Cold Norton, Essex. This charity event supports Farleigh Hospice, providing essential care for those with life-..

The Ramsbury Gold 10k is a scenic multi-terrain trail run held at Ramsbury Brewery on the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire. The 10km course, about 70% off-road with 165m elevation gain, winds through local trails, woodland, and footpaths, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience suitable for all..

Hart 4 is a unique 4-hour trail relay held at Minley Manor, Hampshire, where teams of four compete on a 4 km off-road course. The event features an undulating route through woods and grasslands, combining hills and flat sections to challenge and engage runners. Teams aim to complete as many laps as..

The 2nd Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run takes place in Boreham, Essex, offering a challenging 10-kilometer course predominantly run anti-clockwise through scenic orchards and trails. This dusk race encourages participants to wear high-visibility or reflective clothing for safety. Limited onsite parkin..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, held near Market Harborough, offers challenging 100k and 50k trail races through the scenic countryside of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The routes follow the Harborough Round footpath, passing historic villages like Houghton on the Hill and West Haddon, and landmarks..

The Windsor & Eton 10km is a scenic multi-terrain running event held in Windsor, Berkshire, starting and finishing near the Windsor & Eton Brewery by the River Thames. The pancake-flat course covers 10 kilometers, featuring towpaths, footpaths, and some short road sections through areas like Baths I..

The Big Pilgrimage is an exciting mixed terrain running event featuring a 15-mile course and a marathon, set to take place along the historic 'Old Way' Pilgrim Trail from Southampton to Canterbury. Participants will enjoy scenic views as they traverse beautiful coastal and countryside paths, with no..

The Gosfield Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Gosfield School in Essex, UK. Participants run a 4.167-mile (6,706 meters) loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course is fully marked and set within the scenic grounds of the school.The eve..

The Woldingham Marathon is a UK Athletics-affiliated running event held at Woldingham School near Caterham, Surrey. It offers both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles) on an out-and-back course featuring a single 13.1-mile loop. The route traverses scenic countryside, includ..

Trail Run Canterbury is a scenic trail running event held around the outskirts of Canterbury, starting from St. Edmund's School. The event offers three distance options: 5.5 miles, 10 miles, and 20 miles, with the longest being two loops of the 10-mile course.Runners experience a mix of open country..

The Chelmsford Brew Co Summer August Ale Trail 10K is a fun, charity-focused running event held at Brewery Fields, Great Baddow, Chelmsford. Scheduled for August 28, 2025, the 10K course is a GPX/Strava route with a narrative guide, emphasizing enjoyment over competition. Participants receive a drin..

The White Cliffs Challenge will take place in Saint Margaret's at Cliffe on Saturday 30 August 2025.

The London Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre in Croydon, London. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing their true limits. The event offers a challenging yet supportive at..

The Henley River Half Marathon, 10k & Juniors event takes place in Henley-on-Thames, UK, on August 30, 2025. This scenic trail run is suitable for both new and experienced runners, featuring routes around Henley-on-Thames with beautiful views and a fast course ideal for personal bests. The race star..

The Southampton Running Festival August 2025, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Southampton Common, a scenic and ecologically significant green space in the city center. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race,..

The Ickworth Sunset Chase is a scenic running event held at Ickworth Park, a National Trust estate near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Offering 5K and 10K distances, the race starts at sunset, guiding runners through landscaped parkland, meadows, forests, and rolling countryside. The course features mult..

The Shere 42k, 21k & 10k Multi Terrain Event is a popular trail running competition set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can choose from three distances: a scenic 10k, a challenging 21k, or a full marathon at 42k. Each route features..