Trail Running calendar near Old Basing 2026-2027

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.

Run the dramatic Jurassic Coast around the Isle of Purbeck with cliff top ridges, steep climbs and technical trails. Choose from 6, 12 or 24 km routes, with the Half Marathon passing Old Harry's Rocks for unforgettable coastal views.

Run the Autumn 100, a scenic 100 mile trail ultra on 17 October 2026 from Goring and Streatley along the Thames Path and Ridgeway. Four 25 mile out and back legs serve riverside paths and chalk ridge views for seasoned ultra runners.

Tackle scenic footpaths across Kent, Surrey and Sussex at the friendly Gatliff Marathon, with 50 km and 25 km options on 17 October 2026. Checkpoints, hot food, showers and pro first aid are included to keep you fuelled and safe.

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.

Town and Country Harriers is a friendly Bristol based off road club that meets most Thursdays, usually starting and finishing at a local pub. Trails range from city paths to the Mendips and Cotswolds and all who can run 4 to 5 miles are wel..

Run beneath the tree canopy on traffic free woodland trails at Bedgebury Forest, choosing a half marathon or 10K for a scenic, peaceful race experience. Expect a bespoke medal, free photos and a welcoming atmosphere among towering pines.

Halloween 7in7 at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye offers seven consecutive days of off road laps through vineyards and a hill, with distances from 5k to ultra. Walk or run any day or go virtual and collect seven themed medals.

Celebrate Halloween at Pengethley Manor with the Scary Scamper, an offroad multi lap course winding through vineyards and hill sections on the manor grounds. Distances from 5k to ultra welcome runners and walkers with a 7 hour time limit.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend on 24 and 25 October 2026 offers trail races along dramatic coastal hills with views of the Seven Sisters and lighthouse. Well supported and highly rated, it is a must for scenic, challenging runs.

Thames Trail Ultra on 24 October 2026 is a scenic 47 mile point to point run from Iffley near Oxford to Henley on Thames along the Thames Path and Ridgeway. Riverside trails, checkpoint support and live GPS tracking make for a classic autum..

Stort30 is a scenic 30 mile out and back ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations on the Hertfordshire and Essex border. Mostly flat riverside trails with aid stations and medals make this a friendly ultrarunning challenge.

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night time run through woodland trails with 5k and 2k family options. Fancy dress, themed marshals, medals, Halloween treats and free photos make it a spooky family favorite.

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K, Saturday 31 October 2026, is a single loop trail from Berkhamsted through Ashridge and the Ridgeway with about 800 m of climbing. A UTMB index event ideal for experienced trail runners seeking scenic winter trails..

Experience a night gravel run through Alice Holt Forest on Saturday 31 October 2026, choosing 5, 10 or 15 km laps guided by headtorch. Enjoy fully marked trails, on course snacks and a metal finisher medal in an atmospheric woodland event.

Join a devilish 6.66 km Halloween trail at Brewery Fields, Great Baddow on 31 October, a fun fancy dress event rather than a race. Limited to 50 places, finishers get a medal, drink and costume prizes and a GPX route is provided.

Tackle the Dorset Hillfort Ultra, a scenic 35.9 mile off road route linking ancient hillforts and coastal viewpoints across Dorset. Expect rugged turf and tracks, plentiful aid stations and stunning views over Lyme Bay and Portland Bill.

Run the Wendover Woods Marathon, Half, 10k or Junior 1k through autumnal forest trails. Expect a scenic but hilly multi terrain challenge with bespoke medals, free photos and on site facilities.

Tackle the Apocalypse Run, a rugged 10 mile trail through Stonehouse with a stiff opening climb and muddy, undulating terrain. Canicross runners welcome and all finishers get a medal for braving the off road challenge.