Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

A flexible 7-hour timed run along the River Thames. Choose your own distance from 3km to an ultra, with a scenic, signed course. All finishers get a medal, snacks, and distance pins for longer achievements.

A 57 mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the River Severn from Travelodge Worcester to Travelodge Stonehouse, with four checkpoints offering vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit checks, and a bespoke finisher medal and head viso..

A self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 from Longtown Hall with 50 mile, 32 mile, marathon and half marathon options across the Black Mountains. All routes are tracked and supported with checkpoints, food, medical cover and mandatory k..

A multi distance trail event on the Ridgeway on 11 to 12 July 2026, finishing at the Avebury Standing Stones. It offers 50 km and 100 km options with signposted runnable trails, multiple pitstops and basecamp support including hot food and..

Outdoor walking and running event from Hallow with circular routes through 12 parishes. Distances range from 10 to 40 miles, mainly off road on public footpaths with waymarked routes and checkpoints providing drinks and snacks.

A community off-road running event in Tipton St John featuring a scenic 10 km through riverside paths, woods and an old railway line, plus a short fun run for children. Camping is available and 10 km finishers receive Otter Brewery mementoe..

Trail running in the Chiltern Hills from Princes Risborough with routes from 8 km to 50 km, mapped GPX files, outposts and timed results. Courses feature woodland singletrack, chalky trails and notable climbs, and the event is not dog frien..

This unique 50 km coastal trail run in Dorset features a fun challenge: try to finish before the runner designated as "the Ferry." The scenic out-and-back course passes landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. All participants recei..

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers half marathon, 10k and 5k routes around Ludlow Rugby Club in Shropshire. Courses use quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common with undulating terrain and a notable ascent at the Donkey St..

Run the Cider 5K.ish on Friday 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, a scenic one lap trail over fields, grass and dusty tracks. Part of a weekend of running and optional camping, this friendly race offers finisher goodies.

Take on the 12 hour Cider Challenge solo across undulating farm trails in Dorset this July 18, with fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks underfoot. Camp onsite for a full weekend vibe and earn a medal and goodies for every finisher.

BigHeat CampFIRE is a two day trail running festival at Mill Farm offering a 50 km ultramarathon, marathon, 16 mile, 12 km and a 2 km fun run alongside camping, yoga, live music and on course aid stations.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate on the South Wales coast, featuring a 12K and a new 40K route across dunes, hills and a river, plus a programme of family races.

Race The Light is an evening trail run through the scenic Wendover Woods. Choose from 10K, 5K, or a 1.5K accessible route, with all proceeds supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. The fully marked course is open to runners, walkers, and whe..

Three ultratrail races along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Cardiff Bay, with 100, 50 and 30 mile courses that feature beaches, dunes, forest sections, live GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

Tackle the Apple Plod 10K.ish on Sunday 19 July 2026 at Myncen Farm for a two lap undulating trail run or walk through fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks. Enjoy a relaxed 2.5 hour cut off, weekend camping and finisher goodies.

A multi-distance event on the Wye Valley Greenway featuring a 1.1 km tunnel, flat former-railway trails and family Colourburst fun runs. Routes are waymarked and marshalled with feed stations and on-site facilities.

A scenic trail run in Herefordshire starting from Aymestrey. Choose between a 10-mile route with 1,800 feet of climb or a 5-mile option. The course features lanes, forest tracks, and trails.

Take on the Selworthy Beacon Fell Race on Sun 19 Jul 2026, a punchy 6.2 km with 305 m of climb from Bossington National Trust car park. Pre entry or day entry available for a classic short fell test with stunning coastal views.

A marked fell race in South Wales on 23 July 2026, covering 5.5 km with 315 m of climb. Entry on the day costs £3 and the minimum age is 16. Post race tea and cake are available; bring your own mug.