Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

Tackle scenic off road trails at The Martian Race on Horsell Common, with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options for all abilities. Volunteer run and charity focused, this popular event blends nature, challenge and community spirit.

A multi-terrain 10 km event at Twisted Tree Brewery on the private Tusmore Estate in Bicester, with standard and canicross 10 km options. Entry is £32 plus fees and entries close 17 June 2026; finishers receive a medal and a drink.

Circular cross country event near Baldock on 21 June 2026 offering routes of 26 miles and 18 miles across undulating Hertfordshire countryside. Entries open 1 March with a limit of 175 places.

A chip-timed trail running event in Trent Country Park, Enfield, offering a 10 km senior race plus junior and kids races, with race photographs provided and specific safety and age rules for participants.

Run the Seasons at Cowdray on 26 June offers scenic 5km and 10km routes plus kids and caniRun options across polo lawns, Cowdray Ruins and the South Downs. Finishers get unique stacking medals, free photos and a BBQ, bar and prize hampers.

Three races at Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire combine to marathon distance: a 5-mile family run, an 8.1-mile trail and a 13.1-mile half. The event lists free camping and on-site family entertainment.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon with lap options for heavy half and ultra. Aid station, baggage area and secure parking are provided and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.

A trail running event on 27 June 2026 at Cranleigh Showground with five routes from 5 km to 52 km across the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way. Outposts provide food and self serve water; some long routes require specific mandatory kit.

Gravel Rush Run in Winchester on 27 June 2026 features a 21 km half marathon and a 10 km race at Matterley Estate. Entry fees are listed per participant and a 3% administration charge is added to all entries.

Run scenic off road trails through the Thames Valley at the RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village with food and drinks.

A one day multi distance trail running event at Salcey Forest offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km, on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event is cupless and all finishers receive a medal and a drink.

Looped races at Chasewater Country Park offer 5K laps for options from 5K up to a full marathon, a relatively flat mixed-surface course with park facilities and aid stations, and a finisher medal and occasional snack.

A multi terrain trail event at 3 Brewers Brewery on 28 June 2026 offering 10 km and a new 5 km option, with a medal, a pint cup and a free beer or non alcoholic drink for every finisher.

A point to point 50K trail ultramarathon along the Hangers Way from Alice Holt Country Park to Queen Elizabeth Country Park, with fully signed trails, mandatory fluid carry and an option to take coach transport to the start.

A half marathon at Box Hill Fort on 28 June 2026 with more than 3,000 feet of ascent over mostly rough tracks. The route offers views of the North Downs, the Mole Gap, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Evening sessions include sunset runs or night runs by head torch and focus on group pacing, hilly trails, and scenic views.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Run along the scenic River Thames in a 7 hour timed event and choose your challenge from 3 km up to marathon, 50 km or ultra. Flat, well signed loops, aid stations and finisher medals with vegan goody bag options make this a welcoming day f..

Point to point half marathon style race along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham. The course includes a 360 metre tunnel, floating drink stations every 3 miles and chip timing.

A 30 mile ultra marathon based in Abergavenny with about 5,446 ft of elevation, mostly on trail and including a climb over the Sugar Loaf. The route has three fully stocked checkpoints and downloadable maps on plotaroute.com.