Trail Running calendar near Old Basing 2026-2027

Autumn edition of the Run the Wild half marathon is a guided 13 mile trail in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing, run leaders, a midroute refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

A coastal trail run from Swanage seafront to Corfe Castle with three distances including a half marathon. The route passes Old Harry Rocks and Studland and offers a private vintage train return.

Two trail race distances, 25 km and 50 km, at Harrold-Odell Country Park in Bedford on 13 March 2027, organised by Thunder Races with early-bird and standard fees and instalment options.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering 10k, half, full and ultra distances with lap-based courses, water at the lap point, secure parking and a bespoke finisher medal. The event is cupless so bring a refillable cup or bottle.

A 24 hour endurance format at Alice Holt Forest where runners repeat a 6.7 km loop each hour, finishing laps within 60 minutes. Wooden medals are given to finishers and a wooden trophy is awarded to the overall champion.

TrailX Women Run is an all female trail event at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames celebrating International Women’s Day, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km chip timed courses with medals, prizes and on site refreshments.

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 hilly 13.1 miles out-and-back trail from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower with about 1,800 feet of ascent, water stations and marshals. Race HQ is The Priory School and entry includes a postrace cooked breakfast and a reusable medal.

Three circular routes of 14, 20 and 30 miles around Sevenoaks with new sections and countryside views, indoor checkpoints and hot food at the finish; entries are limited and open from 1 October 2026 to 2 March 2027.

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..

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.

A trail running event at Stansted Park near Portsmouth offering three waymarked distances through woodland, open fields and past the historic Stansted House. Entries include chip timing, a metal finisher medal and on-course refreshments.

Looped races at Chalfont Park Sports Club and Chalfont St Peter Community Centre let runners choose distances from single 7K or 10K laps up to ultramarathons, with drop bag access, aid stations, crew support and on-site medical cover.

Trail running at Matterley Basin on 20 March 2027 with three route choices through South Downs chalk downland, woodland and ridgelines; marked courses, hydration outposts and free parking.

A London ultramarathon in the Lea Valley on 20 March 2027, listed on the Camino Ultra event calendar. The event is set in the E15 2HB area of London.

A guided trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills, about 13 miles from St Martha's Hill in Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and notable viewpoints. The run is social in format with a guided pace and evening options.

A way marked half marathon through forest trails around Speech House in the Forest of Dean on 21 March 2027. The Rotary Club organises the event with chip and gun timing, three water stations and charity links.

A Dorset challenge event from Cerne Abbas offering 20 mile and 30 mile routes with checkpoints, an 11 hour time limit and a finish certificate. Entries are limited and must be booked in advance.