Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2025-2026

On 5 July 2026 the Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon offers a scenic off road challenge along The Ridgeway near Wendover, with rolling climbs and woodland views. Entries are limited to 350 runners so book early for this memorable trail experienc..

Explore Thursley Common on a guided 10km trail run, a notably flat route with a scenic boardwalk and plenty of birdlife and dragonflies. Enjoy a friendly group atmosphere with kit to try and optional post run refreshment.

Take on the Swan Challenge on July 10, 2026 at Coombe Abbey Park: a six hour event where you complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Enjoy flat park paths, support Roald Dahl Charity, and pick a medal or tree token.

Run the Summer 10k at picturesque Coombe Abbey Park, a scenic two lap trail through woodland and meadows with a mix of grassy and rooty footing. Choose a tree token instead of a medal to plant a tree and support wildflowers.

Join the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge on Saturday 11 July 2026 for circular off road walks and runs through 12 charming local parishes. Choose distances from 10 to 40 miles with waymarked routes, checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

Join the Otter Rail and River Run for a scenic off road 10 km or one mile family run along riverside paths and woodland. Community event raising funds for the village playing field with finishers receiving a local memento.

Run the MTC Severn Way Ultra, a scenic 57 mile point to point from Worcester to Stonehouse on mostly flat riverside trails. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and MTC visor and prizes go to top finishers.

Explore the stunning Black Mountains with distances from a half marathon to 50 miles across mostly trail terrain. Self navigation with GPX, trackers and full aid makes this a bold yet well supported trail challenge.

The The Maverick Chilterns Trail will take place in Wendover on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 10 and 51 kilometers.

Run the Ridgeway to the Avebury Standing Stones in Race to the Stones, with 50 km and 100 km options including a two day format. Scenic trails, marked course, pitstops and full support make this a bucket list ultramarathon.

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty trac..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

BigHeat CAMP FIRE is a festival style trail weekend at Mill Farm in the Surrey Hills, pairing single lap scenic trails with a fiery communal vibe. Choose from 2 km to a 50 km ultra, then unwind with camping, live music and yoga.

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Tackle the 12 hour Dusk To Dawn challenge at Bridgend Miniature Railway on 18 July 2026, running as many 10 mile loops as you can across mixed terrain and forested hills. Expect night markings, on course support, and a true endurance test.

Enjoy the Dragon Coastal Races on 18 to 19 July 2026, three scenic coastal ultras along the Wales Coast Path finishing at Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay. Expect beaches, dunes and lighthouse views plus live GPS tracking and full support.

Run through scenic Wendover Woods with 5K and challenging 10K trail options plus a 1.5K accessible loop. Limited to 500 runners, with chip timing and a finisher medal for all.

Experience the Wye Valley Tunnel Run, racing through the atmospheric Tidenham Tunnel and scenic riverside and old railway paths. Distances suit everyone from a Colourbust family fun run to a full marathon, with trail charm and big event ene..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, includi..