Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

Two self navigated trail routes across the Marches of England end at Ludlow Castle on 20 June 2026. Options include an about 30 mile ultra and an about 14 mile half with mixed trail, hills and rural scenery.

A 21.2 km trail race across the National Trust's Dunstable Downs with about 450 m of ascent, waymarked routes and on course aid. Entry is limited to 300 runners with a 4 hour time limit.

The Martian Race is a trail run on historic Horsell Common, passing the sandpits from H.G. Wells' 'War of the Worlds'. Organized by volunteers, all proceeds go to local charities. It offers distances from 2k to 21k on a scenic, ecologically..

A multi-terrain 10 km event at Twisted Tree Brewery on the private Tusmore Estate in Bicester, with standard and canicross 10 km options. Entry is £32 plus fees and entries close 17 June 2026; finishers receive a medal and a drink.

A multi terrain 10k starting and finishing at Umborne Village Hall near Colyton, with about 75% off road and a scenic section on the private Widworthy Estate. The event features water stations, marshals, veteran prizes and proceeds for the..

Run the Seasons at Cowdray on 26 June offers scenic 5km and 10km routes plus kids and caniRun options across polo lawns, Cowdray Ruins and the South Downs. Finishers get unique stacking medals, free photos and a BBQ, bar and prize hampers.

The Exeter 10K River Run is a flat, traffic-free evening race along the scenic River Exe. Held in late June, it's an ideal step up from a 5K for runners of all abilities. All finishers receive a medal and benefit from on-course support.

A trail running event on 27 June 2026 at Cranleigh Showground with five routes from 5 km to 52 km across the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way. Outposts provide food and self serve water; some long routes require specific mandatory kit.

Gravel Rush Run in Winchester on 27 June 2026 features a 21 km half marathon and a 10 km race at Matterley Estate. Entry fees are listed per participant and a 3% administration charge is added to all entries.

Join the Marlow Trail Run for an off-road adventure through the Thames Valley countryside. Choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K trail course starting from Marlow Rugby Club. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, and free photos at this scen..

A point to point 50K trail ultramarathon along the Hangers Way from Alice Holt Country Park to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, with fully signed trails, mandatory fluid carry and an option to take coach transport to the start.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Evening sessions include sunset runs or night runs by head torch and focus on group pacing, hilly trails, and scenic views.

Point to point half marathon style race along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham. The course includes a 360 metre tunnel, floating drink stations every 3 miles and chip timing.

A 30 mile ultra marathon based in Abergavenny with about 5,446 ft of elevation, mostly on trail and including a climb over the Sugar Loaf. The route has three fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable maps on plotaroute.com.

A multi-distance trail running event in the South Downs near Petersfield, offering routes from 10km to 100km, coach transport to starts, camping, on-site food and a licensed bar, with walkers welcome on several distances.

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

A 21.1 km off road half marathon along The Ridgeway between Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill, featuring 526 m of ascent, two on route aid station visits and full course marking near Wendover on 5 July 2026.

A women only trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in Surrey on 5 July 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids race. No cut offs and options for in person or virtual participation, with profits supporting the SheRACES mission.

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey on 25 February 2026 and 7 July 2026. Flat group routes include a boardwalk section, headtorches for night runs and a car park; cost £16 per person.

Explore the scenic paths of Coombe Abbey Park in this Summer 10k. The undulating route winds through woodlands and meadows, finishing with a medal or a plantable tree token. Entry includes the option to support a children's charity.