Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

Enjoy a 10k trail run through Chelmsford featuring a unique brewery checkpoint. This non competitive event includes mid race and finishers drinks along with a commemorative medal for all participants.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.

A 100 mile mountain ultramarathon following the Beacons Way National Trail through the Brecon Beacons. This self navigation race features over 6000m of ascent and passes the highest peaks in South Wales.

Run along the scenic banks of the River Severn on a flat disused railway line. Choose from multiple distances ranging from 9 miles to a 37 mile ultra marathon with regular support stations.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Coventry on Saturday 25 July 2026 covering approximately 5 km; the 2026 edition is described as larger with more inflatable elements and participant feedback noted a positive family experience.

Test your stamina at MacTuffX Birmingham through a series of timed interval repetitions. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across ten sets of 400 or 800 meters in this high energy summer event.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

Experience a scenic 10k trail run through the historic Garendon Park in Loughborough. This chip timed event features an undulating one lap course through wooded paths and open countryside for runners of all abilities.

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

Bright Skies Surrey Hills on 26 July 2026 at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking offers trail races from 10K to marathon, plus Canix and kids races. The marathon is self navigated with mandatory checkpoints.

Looped trail event from Guildford on Sat 1 Aug 2026 with 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. Staffed rest stops, GPS tracking and medical support are provided, plus camping, transfers and special categories for walkers and fast runners.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course takes place in Bournemouth, Dorset on Saturday 1 August 2026. The 2026 edition follows previous events at Norfolk Showground and received positive feedback about staff and obstacles.

MacTuffX London offers a unique interval based competition featuring 400m and 800m repetitions. Participants can compete individually or in teams of two or more across six different event categories in August 2026.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Run along the scenic Vanguard Way on an undulating out and back course from Croydon through the North Downs. Choose between a full or half marathon and enjoy a route filled with historic landmarks and woodland trails.

Explore Birmingham's historic canal network and industrial heritage on a flat, off road circular course. Choose from distances of 18.5, 26.5, or 30 miles starting from Moseley Rugby Club.

Experience a four day endurance race covering 184 miles along the River Thames. This multi stage event features four unique ultra marathons and requires participants to be self sufficient while navigating the historic river path.

Experience a 57 mile point to point ultra marathon following the scenic Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford. Enjoy a well supported route featuring multiple checkpoints, bespoke finisher medals, and trophies for top performers.

A 49 mile point to point ultra from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley-on-Thames along the Thames Path, with three checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour; finishers receive a bespoke me..

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.