Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

Nettlestone RAT Race is an in-person running event organised by Newchurch Primary School in Great Britain on 27 September 2026. Entry fees range from £8 for under 16s to £15 for those 16 and over.

A multi-terrain 10K through country lanes and woodlands on 27 September 2026, organised by Wye Valley Runners to raise funds for the Herefordshire Special Care Baby Unit. The race finishes at Credenhill Social and Sports Club with on-site c..

A six hour lap-based trail event at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry, using a 3.3 mile loop through woodland and meadow. Options include a medal or a tree token, rucking is allowed and dogs are not permitted.

A night trail 10k at Coombe Abbey Park on 30 September 2026. The route runs through woodland, meadows and fields and requires a head or chest torch. Petzl may be on site with demo lamps and water is provided in biodegradable cups.

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

Guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill in Guildford along the North Downs Way via Denbies and Box Hill. Group paced and led by an experienced ultra coach, with a recommended prior long run of 22 miles.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head, following forest trails, the Castleman Trailway and the Bournemouth seafront, with feed stations, GPS route files and a bespoke finisher medal.

Trail races from 5 km to 51 km start at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and follow chalk ridges, woodlands and the South Downs Way. Timed courses feature outposts, event village facilities and a metal finishers medal.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

Forest of Bere timed event with flexible start format, a 3.28 mile lap and options from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including signature potatoes and vegan choices; 20% of proceeds go to Forestry England.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A short fell race on Fan Fawr covering 3.2 km with 305 m of climb, requiring experience and navigational skills. Entry is on the day only for £2; minimum age over 16 and junior races to be confirmed.

An inflatable obstacle course at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 with jumping, bouncing, sliding and swinging. Distance choices include 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K and are suitable for ages 5 and up.

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 trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow offering three mapped routes of about 25km, 40km and 50km with checkpoint cut offs and a 150 entrant limit. Entry fees differ for LDWA members and non members.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

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.