Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km or ultra distances. Finishers from 3 km earn a medal and everyone gets goody bags with vegan options.

A self‑navigated *100 km* ultramarathon along the Beacons Way with 3178 m ascent, six staffed checkpoints, strict qualifying criteria and mandatory map-and-compass navigation; places are limited and mandatory kit is enforced.

A 100 miles race across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026, following the Beacons Way from Abergavenny Castle with 10 checkpoints, 6143 m ascent and live GPS tracking. Entrants must meet age, experience and mandatory kit requirements.

Trail races around Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026 offer distances from 12 km to 110 km, camping at Llangorse, checkpoints about every 10 km and UTMB Index categories. The event includes medical support, marked courses and a Race Pack sen..

A basecamp trail event on 25 July 2026 around Dunster and Exmoor offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes with covered rest stops, medical teams, camping and GPS tracking.

Choose your own distance challenge in a 7-hour window at Dare Valley Country Park. Run scenic laps on well-maintained paths, with Britney-themed fun. Everyone finishing 3 km or more gets a themed medal, a goody bag, and ice cream.

Join the Maidenhead Trail Run in Summerleaze Park for a scenic, flat trail race. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances on soft paths around the park and lake. Your entry includes a themed medal, free photos, and post race goodies.

A trail running event on 26 July 2026 around Pen Y Fan with 5 or 13 mile routes that reach the summit. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing, and specific compulsory kit is required for each distance.

RunThrough Trails South Downs leads along the South Downs Way from 12k to 50k with sweeping views across Hampshire and Sussex. Marked routes, aid stations, an event village and a themed medal with free photos create a memorable day.

Bright Skies Surrey Hills on 26 July 2026 at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking offers trail races from 10K to marathon, plus Canix and kids races. The marathon is self navigated with mandatory checkpoints.

North Downs 50 on 1 August 2026 is a Guildford based trail event offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km loop routes with covered rest stops, medical support and GPS tracking via an event app; camping and accommodation options are available.

A 50 mile loop around the Epynt Way on 1 August 2026 starting and finishing at Noyadd Farm Camping in Builth Wells. The mostly trail route has 8,559 ft of elevation, five stocked checkpoints and no time limits.

A mostly off road, largely flat 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile circular walk or run exploring Birmingham's canals and the River Cole. Routes start and finish at Moseley Rugby Club and visit Edgbaston Reservoir, the Soho loop and Spaghetti Junction.

The Standish Woodland Chase will take place in Stonehouse on Sunday 2 August 2026. You can run 8 miles.

A four day, 184 mile race along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier. Competitors are self-sufficient, must carry mandatory kit, and overnight accommodation is provided at the end of Days 1 to 3.

A 57 mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford, with four staffed checkpoints, a bespoke finisher medal and event apparel, mandatory navigation kit and a required 4.0 mph average pace.

A 49 mile point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley-on-Thames. Three checkpoints supply water and nutrition, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal plus a technical t-shirt, mug or hat.

A 47 miles point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston. The route passes Windsor Castle and Runnymede, includes three checkpoints with food and drink, and awards finishers a bespoke medal and technical shirt.

A 103 mile continuous trail event along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, featuring about 11,000 ft of ascent and a 30 hour cut off. The route passes Box Hill and Knockholt Pound and finishes at the Julie Rose Stadium.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.