Trail Running calendar near Melksham 2026-2027

A 100 mile non stop foot race along the South Downs Way from near Winchester to Eastbourne, with 12 aid stations, full medical support and a 30 hour cut off. Mandatory kit, pacing and crew rules apply and qualification is required.

A 50 km non-stop trail race on 13 June 2026 across the South Downs from Matterley Bowl to Queen Elizabeth Country Park. The route gains about 4000 ft, is fully marked, supported by four aid stations and has a nine hour cutoff.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 13-14 June 2026 centered at Cirencester basecamp, offering strong route support, GPS tracking, regular rest stops, medical cover, camping and finishers awards.

A trail running event at Wilkswood Farm near Swanage with 23 km, 13 km and 7 km routes along the Jurassic Coast. The courses include rocky technical sections, outposts on the longer routes and a reusable cup policy.

A community 5k and 10k at Neroche Primary School with chip timing and countryside multi-terrain routes. Proceeds support the Neroche School PFA and a children’s fun run is held for a small donation.

A timed multi-lap event on a flat 5.3 km out and back towpath course along the Thames offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times, themed ducky incentives and a large spinning medal for finishers.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum offering 5km or 10km routes over multi-terrain, raising funds for local charities with limited online-only entries and basic on-site facilities.

A fell race held since 1986 at The Whistle Inn near Garn yr Erw, Blaenavon, with an 8 km/300 m ascent option and a 5/984 ft option. Entries are accepted on the day or online and runners should carry appropriate safety kit.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Trail races in Kingsclere, Hampshire on Sunday 14 June 2026 with marathon, half marathon and 10k on clearly marked single-lap off-road courses. Marshals are stationed along the routes and parking is available nearby.

A 10 km trail race on the private Lulworth Estate in south Dorset, combining a village fête atmosphere with a scenic, hilly course on chalk downland and woodland paths. Proceeds benefit the Coombe Keynes Trust.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

Green Lantern is a mixed terrain event around Exeter following the Green Circle. Runners choose direction on entry and may do a 14.2 miles main route or a 9 miles Yellow Zone; both start together.

A community cross country 5km run and walk around Neptune and Paradise Wood with refreshments at The Plough and category awards across age groups. Walkers may bring dogs on leads and entries are limited to 250.

Race 3 of the Northants 5 km Series runs near Silverstone at Blackpit Farm on Wednesday 17th June. The multi terrain course passes woodlands, lakeside lawns and farmland and all finishers receive a bespoke 5 km medal.

A point-to-point trail event on 20 June 2026 offering a 50 mile ultra and a marathon along the Three Shires Way through Bucks, Beds and Northants. Races are TRA licensed with aid stations, mandatory kit lists and coach transport from the fi..

Multiple-distance ultraruns along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site, with routes on the South West Coast Path from 33 km up to 105 miles, live GPS tracking, staffed aid stations and finisher awards.

Take on the Phoenix Centaur 100 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate, a flatish 1 mile off road loop with multiple distance options across the weekend. Enjoy central aid, chip timing and a Centaur medal and buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Run a marathon or half marathon at Denbies Wine Estate on 20 June 2026, tackling a scenic off road loop through the vineyards. Choose attended or virtual entry, enjoy chip timing and a collectible community medal while places remain limited..