Trail Running calendar near Long Wittenham 2026-2027

Night trail races on the South Downs around Plumpton Racecourse begin at dusk and run into darkness, with 50 km, half marathon and 20 mile options. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations and marshals.

A 50 km point to point ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront. The event includes GPS routes, feed stations, UTMB index status and a bes..

Trail running at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 3 October 2026 with five distances from 5 km to 51 km, routes on the South Downs Way through chalk downs, woodlands and ridgeways, and outposts on the longer courses for top-ups.

A tenth anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross event in the Upper Wreake valley with village hall race HQ, parking on Church Field, prize categories and a commemorative wooden medal for finishers.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill along the North Downs Way, passing Denbies and Box Hill, led by an experienced ultra runner at a social group pace with kit support and pre-run information.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

Scenic out and back races along the Thames Path from Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ to Barnes, offered as 10 km, half marathon and marathon options with staffed checkpoints and medical cover.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge with new 25 km, 40 km and 50 km routes around Hambleden and Stonor, starting and finishing in Marlow. Entry is limited to 150 and fees include checkpoint food and a badge.

A coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarsh of about 50 miles finishing in Maldon, fully supported with GPS tracking, regular aid stations and shuttle transfers between finish and start.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in the West Midlands combining ten set Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m run intervals, offering Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a LITE weight option.

Experience a scenic multi terrain race through East Grinstead dedicated to local charities. This friendly event features a flat course along bridleways and residential roads with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal.

Timed trail event in the Forest of Bere using a 3.28 mile out and back lap with distances from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan options; 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

A RunForestRun organised in-person event at RAF Greenham Common offering a half marathon and a 10 km race on 4 October 2026, with tickets priced from £25.63 and a no refunds policy.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

Trail running and ruck options at Ashton Court Estate with 6 km and 10 km distances, Pro and Open categories, supplied GORUCK backpacks, basic event amenities and finisher patches or medals.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A seaside 12 km race in Studland Bay, Dorset, starting and finishing at the National Trust visitors centre. Prizes for the top three men and women and a race memento for all participants.

A flexible 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River towpath. Run one 5.24-mile lap or see how many you can complete. The scenic route passes through countryside with views towards Windsor Castle.

A six hour trail event at Sence Valley Forestry Park on a **3.3-mile** hilly loop; participants complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are permitted, and entrants may choose a medal or a tree-planting..

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.