Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through beautiful bluebell forests with distances ranging from 5K to a Half Marathon. Enjoy a way-marked course with well-stocked aid stations and a finisher medal for all participants.

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

Enjoy a guided 5km trail run through the Chiltern Hills followed by a specialized movement class. This event includes expert run leaders, trail technique instruction, and basic facilities at Church Farm Cafe.

Experience the historic trails of Winchester across four distances ranging from 14 miles to a 50K ultramarathon. Run through the scenic South Downs Way and past the River Itchen on this fully marked trail course.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

The Devauden Races is an annual off-road charity event for the Severn Area Rescue Association. Runners and families can choose from 10k, 5k, 2.4k, or a 60m junior dash on the scenic trails of Chepstow Park Woods. The event starts and finish..

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest offering 5 km, 10 km and canicross races plus a children's fun run. Undulating mixed terrain routes are marked and marshalled, with cupless water stations, first aid, parking and post race refreshment..

Join this 5 mile multi terrain race at Bromsgrove Rugby Club featuring a scenic route of trails and towpaths. This evening event welcomes both solo runners and canicross participants for a focused and competitive run.

A 100 kilometre trail ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills on 9 May 2026, following an anticlockwise loop past Ashridge, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf. The fully marked route has open GPS tracking, six checkpoints and a 250 runner limit.

Test your endurance on a technical 3.2 mile mountain loop at Mynydd Troed. Complete as many laps as possible within ten hours as a solo runner or part of a team in the heart of the Black Mountains.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Experience a scenic 50 mile point to point ultra from Taunton to Minehead, starting on flat canal towpaths then rolling coastal trails past marshes, beaches and woodland. Enjoy aid stations, a medal and stunning Westcountry views.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon on coastal and upland terrain around Minehead with about 7,337 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 16 hour cutoff. It is a cupless race with GPX navigation provided.

Westcountry Ultra 100 is a scenic and tough 100 mile trail from Taunton to Minehead, following canals, rivers and coastal paths. Expect dramatic views, challenging climbs and a 32 hour cutoff with plentiful aid stations.

Trail races at Martinhoe in Exmoor National Park offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses across moorland, forest and coastal terrain. The routes include steep climbs, long descents and fully marked navigation.

Experience a variety of trail running and walking events at Mapledurham near Reading. Choose between ultra distances, half marathons, or a six mile walk featuring a river boat crossing with on site camping available.

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

Experience a unique 5 km obstacle run in Guildford featuring a wide variety of large inflatable structures. This event provides a fun and bouncy course for individuals and teams looking for an active day in Surrey.