Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

A trail half marathon through the Quantock Hills with technical trails, climbs and stream crossings. The event includes two feed stations, marshals, awards for top finishers and weekend camping and bunk options near Kilve Court.

Wild Run Oxford is planned for 4 October 2026 (TBC) on Oxford's nearby trails, with a 10K and a Half Marathon on mixed smooth and rugged terrain; the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and UK Athletics.

A challenge event in and around Marlow on 4 October 2026 offering 25 km, 40 km and 50 km routes through the Chilterns, organised by LDWA Thames Valley with checkpoint refreshments, a finish meal and limited entry.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's, Guildford along the North Downs Way via Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. Group-paced with coaching support; participants should have completed long training runs and carry suitable kit.

Event Overview The Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon, also known as the FOD Ultra, is a 55 km trail running event. The route is a circular loop that passes through highlights of the Forest of Dean in England. The course is described as varied,..

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

Run and support local schools at the FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs in Old Basing on 11 October 2026. Scenic community trails offer a 2K family fun run or chip timed 6K and 10K routes, with post run treats and plenty of local support.

A trail running event on the Isle of Purbeck offering 102 km and 54 km ultra routes along sections of the Jurassic Coast with coastal ridge running and multiple outposts. The event is based at Burnbake Forest Lodges and Campsite near Corfe..

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley using Thames Path and the Ridgeway, featuring four 25 mile out and back legs, 16 aid stations and a 28 hour cutoff; entrants must meet a 50 mile qualifier and be 20 or older.

Blaze the Biblins on 18 October 2026 is a scenic 10k trail race through ancient woods and riverbanks near Ross on Wye. Expect technical single track, climbs including the notorious Demon hill, and a lively village finish.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

A trail event near Honiton on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km courses across muddy, hilly farmland with village hall race HQ, on site refreshments and route maps.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on Sunday 18 October 2026 around Keynsham. The roughly 12.5 mile course starts at The New Inn and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream feature.

A Halloween-themed running challenge over seven days in Ross-on-Wye. Choose your distance each day on a tough off-road course to earn unique spooky medals. You can run in-person or virtually from anywhere.

The Witches Whisk is a Halloween-themed running event with a flexible distance format. Choose from 5k to ultra and tackle a hilly, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. It's open to runners and walkers, with a 7-hour time limit and a virtual..

The Scary Scamper is an off-road Halloween run with a unique twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and see how far you can go within a 7-hour limit at Pengethley Manor. You can also join the spooky fun virtually.

The Creepy Crawl is a Halloween themed event where you choose your own distance, from 5k to Ultra, and have 7 hours to complete it. The tough off road course winds through the grounds of Pengethley Manor. A unique spooky medal awaits all fi..

The Ghostly Gallop is a Halloween-themed running event with a spooky twist. Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra and tackle a tough off-road loop at Pengethley Manor, with a 7-hour time limit. You can also run virtually from anywhere and e..

The Petrified Pootle is a Halloween-themed running event with a flexible format. Choose your own distance and take on a tough, off-road course at Pengethley Manor. A 7-hour time limit makes it accessible for walkers and runners alike.

A 47-mile point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley-on-Thames. The course mixes riverside trails with road sections and is a UTMB index race. Support includes five aid stations, GPS tracking, and a baggage transfer.