Trail Running calendar near Medstead 2025-2026

Run the Chiltern Ridge Classic 51K with 996m of climb across Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon and The Ridgeway from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. A UTMB Index event limited to 400 runners with a fully marked course and aid stations.

Run the Spring Trail Series at Cowdray Estate where the Serpent Trail winds through greensand hills, rivers and woodland. Distances from 12 km to 110 km, with food, camping and relaxed cutoffs for a friendly, well supported day.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

Run the Martello Half Marathon in Seaford along seafront and South Downs trails, a scenic but undulating course with marshal support. Enjoy great views, a bespoke medal and free photos while backing local charities.

Join the Grand National 10km Trail Run in Findon on 19 April 2026 for scenic South Downs trails and a fun family atmosphere. Choose from canicross, 10k, 5 mile or a kids run while supporting St John the Baptist Primary School.

Run the scenic Thames Ring, a multi distance trail loop from Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canals. Choose 100, 150 or 250 mile challenges on riverside paths with GPS tracking and checkpoint support, 22 to 26 April 2026.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Butcombe Trail Ultra is a self navigation trail through the scenic Mendip Hills AONB, following the 47 mile Butcombe Trail and passing six cosy pubs. Pick 50 miles or 50 kilometres, both UTMB qualifying, with tracking included for safety.

The Ale Trail is a fun 15 mile trail run around Alfriston, East Sussex, starting from the beer garden of Ye Olde Smugglers Inne. Staffed pub checkpoints serve drinks and snacks for a sociable, scenic outing.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Run through fragrant bluebell woods on the scenic Angmering Park Estate with 10 mile and 10 km options for trail lovers. Enjoy marshalled courses, bespoke medals and free race photos at this popular spring event.

Bolt Round the Holt at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offers scenic undulating forest trail races from junior 1k to half marathon. The event raises funds for GUTS and features bespoke medals, prizes and a friendly community vibe.

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.

Saturn’s Midweek Chasing Numbers 7-Hour Time Challenge is held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club on the River Thames. The event is designed to be affordable and flexible, inviting all abilities to run or walk within a 7-hour window. Partici..

Explore the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge from Chale on 2 to 3 May 2026, a scenic multi distance trail around the southern coast past The Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Walk, jog or run solo or split the route over two days with full support.

Run the iconic Thames Path 100, a 100 mi point to point trail from Richmond to Oxford finishing on Oxford University grounds. Largely flat and scenic, the race features aid stations and a 30 hour time limit.

Join a guided 30 miles group run along the North Downs and Greensand Way from West Hanger near Guildford, taking in Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill. Intended for experienced trail runners able to sustain about 10 minutes per mile, wi..

Join the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, a three day running series through East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill with undulating multi terrain routes combining into a full marathon. Family friendly races welcome all abilities.