Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2025-2026

Explore Exmoor with a weekend of running and walking at the Pinkery Centre in June 2026, from family strolls to 30 mile challenges. Enjoy social evenings, guest speakers and films while taking in stunning National Park trails.

Run the Malvern Midsummer Marathon on 20 June 2026, choosing 27 mile or 15 mile routes across the scenic Malvern Hills with rewarding ridge views and stiff climbs. Organised by LDWA Heart Of England, the event features checkpoints, a hot fi..

Join the Phoenix Hydra 75 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking for a scenic 1 mile off road loop with chip timing and a staffed aid station. Distances run from 12 hour to 100 miles and all entrants receive a free memento.

Run the Dunstable Downs Half Marathon, a scenic 21.2 km trail across chalk downland with over 450 m of climbing. Limited to 300 runners, the technical course features aid stations, a finishers medal and a National Trust backdrop.

Join the Martian Race at Horsell Common, running through the historic sandpits tied to H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds. Distances range from a 2 km kids dash to a 21 km half marathon on scenic mixed terrain, run by volunteers for local ch..

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 km starting and finishing at Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate near Bicester. Enjoy a finisher medal and a beer or non alcoholic alternative, with a canicross option for dog lovers.

Finish the Run the Seasons series at Cowdray Estate with scenic routes across polo lawns and Heyshott Common, overlooking Cowdray Ruins and the South Downs. Family and dog friendly distances, BBQ and bar, unique medals and luxury hampers.

Join the Exeter 10K River Run on 26 June 2026 for an evening, traffic free 10K along the scenic River Exe. Flat, fast and friendly, it is ideal for runners stepping up from shorter races or sharpening for a marathon.

Explore the North Downs on scenic, punchy trails from Cranleigh Showground on 27 June 2026. Routes from 5 km to a 50 km ultra wind through Winterfold, Hurtwood, Leith Hill and Ranmore Common for a challenging countryside adventure.

Run scenic off road trails through the Thames Valley at the RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village with food and drinks.

Tackle the Hangers Way 50K, a point to point trail through Hampshire woodlands and rolling grassland, visiting picturesque villages like Selborne. Enjoy a fully signed route, a 9 hour cut off and option to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Take a guided 10 km trail run around the dramatic Devil's Punchbowl, enjoying rolling hills and wide open views. Runs at sunset or by night with headtorches offer a social, coached group experience for fit trail runners.

Run along the scenic River Thames in a 7 hour timed event and choose your challenge from 3 km up to marathon, 50 km or ultra. Flat, well signed loops, aid stations and finisher medals with vegan goody bag options make this a welcoming day f..

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place, with varied surfaces, a unique 360m tunnel and floating water stations. Chip timed finishers get a bespoke medal and T shirt.

Run the PIGUM 30 mile ultra around Abergavenny, summiting Sugar Loaf and tackling over 5,400 ft of ascent on scenic trails. With three fully manned checkpoints, generous support and no time limit, it is a bold, well looked after challenge.

Explore the South Downs on the Serpent Trail, offering distances from 10 km to 100 km as it winds through rare heath and ancient woodland. Entries include coach transport to the start, plus camping, food, a licensed bar and a kids race.

Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon on 5 July 2026 is a scenic off road 21.1 km Ridgeway trail with 526 m ascent. Limited to 350 runners, this UTMB index race offers marked trails, on route aid and a finisher medal.

Join a guided 10 km trail run through Thursley Common's heathland and famed boardwalk, enjoying wildlife and sweeping views. Group paced runs include dusk and night options with supplied headtorches.

Run the Summer 10K at Coombe Abbey Park on 10 July 2026, a scenic two lap trail through woodland, meadow and grass fields with gentle undulations. Enjoy on course water stations and opt for a charity tree token instead of a medal.

Run 57 miles along the scenic River Severn on 11 July 2026 in this point to point ultra from Worcester to Stonehouse, a comparatively flat challenge through charming towns and riverside paths. Bring navigation and required kit.