Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.

A night-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry where a head torch is required and Petzl may offer demo lamps. The route runs through woodland and meadow with basic on-site facilities and parking.

A guided trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills covering about 13 miles with 300 m of ascent, group-led by qualified run leaders and including a refreshment point, finisher's medal and Trees not Tees certificate.

Coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with three distances, firm chalk and sandy paths, race services on course and a return trip on a private vintage steam train.

An all-women trail run at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames on 14 March 2027, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km routes through woodland and parkland with chip timing, medals and entrant benefits.

A novelty wife carrying race in Dorking featuring a 380 m out and back up The Nower with obstacles and a Splash Zone. Carried participants must meet a 50 kg minimum and wear helmets while competitors are encouraged to wear fancy dress.

A 13.1 mile out-and-back trail half marathon from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower, featuring 1,800 feet of ascent, four water stations, marshal support and a post-race cooked breakfast; profits support a local food rescue charity.

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50km trail ultramarathon through the Chilterns centered at Stonor Park, run as two 25km loops with 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations and full medical support. The event has a nine hour finish limit and medals for all finishers.

Looped trail event from Bath Racecourse offering 50 km, 29 km and 10 km routes through Bath. The event features signed routes with GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical and massage support, and categories for walkers and competitive run..

A 50k east to west Dartmoor traverse organised by Wild Running with solo and pairs entries, live GPS tracking and up to three checkpoints. The route covers moorland and villages, has 1327 m of ascent and a 10 hour cut off.

Point to point trail races on the South Downs Way offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a marathon with marked routes, aid stations, coach transfers and an option to plant a tree instead of taking a medal.

Trail running at Stansted Park in Hampshire across woodland and open fields with 21.4 km, 16.1 km and 10.0 km routes. Chip timed with metal finisher medals, on-course refreshments and marshals.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A looped trail event near Bridgend where runners repeat an approximately 8 to 9 mile circuit as many times as possible within an eight hour limit. Small fields, varied forestry terrain, and options for entry with or without a t-shirt.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

Trail running at Matterley Basin in the South Downs National Park with three route options across chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines. Courses are fully marked, timed and supported with outposts, parking and a finishers medal.

A 32 mile loop around the Black Country on 21 March 2027 at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. The route is mostly traffic free with tunnels and three staffed checkpoints, and can be run solo, as a pair or a team of four.

A measured half marathon through way marked forest trails in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. The Rotary Club organises the race, proceeds go to charity, and the event serves as a national championship q..

A coastal mixed terrain run in Exmouth on 21 March 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes across beach, seafront and cliff trails. The event supports the Sideshore Project and offers medal or no medal entry plus charity places.