Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2025-2026

Run your own race at Ooops I Ran It Again Wales, a 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park on 25 July 2026. Pick any distance from a 3 km minimum to ultra and enjoy drinks stations, a cafe and a themed medal.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

Take on the Pen Y Fan Challenge for a scenic trail run to the summit of the highest peak in South Wales, with 5 mile and 13 mile options for runners aged 16 or older. Expect chip timing, a finisher medal and a fully marshalled route.

Run or walk the North Downs 50 Ultra around Guildford, a scenic 50 km loop through the Surrey hills. Shorter routes, staffed aid stations, GPS tracking and camping or en suite finishes make this a supported trail day for all paces.

Take on EDDUM 2026 on August 1, a 50 mile loop along the Epynt Way around the Sennybridge military training area, mostly trails with plenty of climbing. The supported route features five staffed checkpoints, no time limit and a relaxed fini..

On 2 August 2026, run or walk a scenic circular route along Birmingham canals and the River Cole with 18.5, 26.5 or 30 mile options. Well supported checkpoints, finish food, a finisher badge and a cake competition promise a fun day out.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

Take on the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile ultra along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to Greenwich. Choose solo or relay and enjoy shared accommodation, evening meals and daily kit transfers.

Tackle the 57 mile point to point MTC Cotswold Ultra along the scenic Thames Path through Cotswold countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, every runner gets an MTC visor and checkpoints plus GPX keep you supported.

Tackle the MTC Oxford Ultra, a scenic 49 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path finishing in Henley on Thames. With three staffed checkpoints, mandatory GPS navigation and a finisher medal, it is a true test of endurance an..

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the scenic MTC Windsor Ultra. Enjoy riverside views, three aid checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus a choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

Run the North Downs Way in about 100 miles from Farnham to Ashford, tackling rolling chalk downland and roughly 11,000 ft of ascent. This 30 hour Western States qualifier offers stocked aid stations and a memorable test of endurance.

Tackle the Mendip Marauder on 8 August 2026, a rugged trail challenge offering 30 mile and 50 mile routes across woodlands, hilltops and classic Mendip landmarks. Both distances finish on Uphill Sands Beach in Weston Super Mare for a glorio..

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

The Brecon Beacons 51k will take place in Talybont-on-Usk on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Join Ramsbury Gold 10km at Ramsbury Brewery for a scenic mostly trail run through woodland and footpaths with about 180 m of climbing. Canicross option, chip timing, medals and finish drinks included while supporting Brighter Futures.

Thames Meander follows the scenic Thames Path for 10K, half marathon or marathon out and back routes between Barnes and Petersham. Expect towpath and trail underfoot, friendly marshals, checkpoints with fuel and professional medical cover.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

Experience Bath's Two Tunnels run along restored railway paths, choosing distances from 500 m Colourburst to marathon and ultras. Organised by Relish The Great Outdoors with Sustrans support, this popular community event is sold out.