Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

A one-lap 10K trail race through Garendon Park near Loughborough on Sunday 26 July 2026. The chip timed event is marshalled and signposted and includes water stations, race photos and a technical finisher T-shirt.

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.

A daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills offering marathon, half marathon, 10K with canic races and 1K/2K kids races; the marathon requires self navigation and all checkpoints must be reached.

A circular half marathon on the Ridgeway that passes National Trust sites Ashdown House and the original White Horse Hill; the route is undulating and the race is held under UK Athletics rules with a Trail Running Association permit.

Flat trail races at Summerleaze Park on 26 July 2026, offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race goodies.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.

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.

Interval-based running event in London on 1 August 2026 offering 10x400m and 10x800m formats. Categories include solo, doubles and relay entries with fees from £65 to £165; all entrants must be 18 or older.

Third race of the Forest Five mile series on 1 August 2026, held as Orion Harriers' ELVIS fixture. The event awards individual and team trophies and offers a discounted series rate with age-category aggregate prizes.

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.

Out and back marathon and a half marathon on part of the Vanguard Way near Croydon. Routes pass woodland, the North Downs and Greensand Ridge; the organiser provides race T shirts and post race goody bags.

A road half marathon and a multi-terrain 5K around Sturminster Newton on 2 August 2026, organised by the Dorset Doddlers as a Dorset Road Race League event with on-course support and children's races at the school field.

Circular canal and river routes from Moseley Rugby Club offering 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile options, mostly off road and flat. Checkpoints provide food and drinks, with showers, parking and finishers receiving a badge and certificate.

A club-run *10-mile* multi-terrain race across private lanes, tracks and footpaths in the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations, medals for all finishers and post-race teas and home-made cakes. The event supports The Rosemary Fo..

Wear a helmet for a great cause during this unique evening trail run in Westbury. Support charity while navigating local trails and competing for the best helmet prize.

A four day, 184 mile multiday ultra along the Thames Path from source to Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Daily finishers receive bespoke medals and kit while competitors must carry mandatory kit and meet a 4.0 miles per hour minimum pace.

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.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston with three checkpoints offering food and drink. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical race kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.