Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

A single-loop 50 km trail race from Arundel through the South Downs with woodland and riverside sections, four aid stations, chip timing, live GPS tracking and UTMB Index recognition worth 2 ITRA points.

Riverside mixed terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Marked kilometres, lap formats vary by distance, and entries include a themed medal and chip timing.

Ultra X Spring Trail Series 2027 offers five trail races from 12km to 110km around Cowdrey Estate in the South Downs National Park. Routes pass greensand hills, river, woodland and lowland heath.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

Guided 18 miles trail run across the Malvern Hills on Saturday 17 April 2027, visiting ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent. Led by an experienced guide at a social group pace, with an alcohol free beer possible afterwards.

A *50K* trail ultra on the Ridgeway National Trail from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, crossing Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill. Fully marked course with three staffed checkpoints and mandatory route navigat..

The Ibstone Circle will take place in Lane End on Sunday 18 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

The Medieval Backyard Ultra will take place in Cosmeston Lakes Country Park from Saturday 24 April 2027 to Tuesday 27 April 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

A blindfolded navigation challenge from an event centre in Winchester where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot. Options include a non local 6 mile challenge and 10 or 15 mile routes measur..

Malvern Hills Ultra 2027 is a running event on 1 May 2027 at Abberley Village Hall in Worcestershire offering MHU 47, MHU 38, MHU 31 and MHU 23. Entry fees range from £70 to £95 with additional transport, deferment and transfer options.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

Part of the inaugural Welsh Festival Of Running, the 100 Mile Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park gives runners 34 hours to cover 100 miles on a 5 mile loop. Entries are available for individuals and teams, with a timed 34 hour option.

A Star Wars 50th Anniversary weekend on 5 and 6 June 2027 at Caldecotte, Milton Keynes featuring marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake, unique finisher medals, on-course water and toilets, and time limits for each race.

A point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, featuring a 360 metre tunnel, time trial wave starts and floating drink stations every 3 miles.

A supported ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 24 and 25 July 2027 offering 100 km and 100 mile options. The event is organised by GB Ultras Ltd and is part of the Ultra Great Britain race series with GPS tracking.

On 4 September 2027 at Remenham Farm, Henley-on-Thames, a mixed-terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race follow a riverbank trail with kilometre markers, chip timing and on-course marshals for guidance.