Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

A community-focused trail event at Blaise Castle Estate offering 1K, 5K and 10K distances, cultural food, live music and activities. Organised by Black Trail Runners to increase ethnic diversity in UK trail running.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring & Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway routes in four 25 mile out and back spurs. The event has 16 aid stations, full medical support, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory kit and qualifier requirements.

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex footpaths, navigated from written route directions with checkpoints, food included and a ten hour completion objective.

A guided 10-mile trail run through the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill; includes trail technique coaching and a finisher’s medal for 2026. On-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station.

A roughly 12K off-road race on 18 October 2026 that follows bridle paths along the Imber Range and passes close to the Westbury White Horse, with limited places, age and equipment restrictions, and finishing medals for all.

An off-road race by Town and Country Harriers on 18 October 2026 in Keynsham, about 12.5 miles long, starting near The New Inn with parking at East Car Park; the course revives the Compton Dando route and crosses a stream.

Trail running in Wyre Forest on 18 October 2026 with a timed half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven option, finishers medals, category prizes, medical cover and fully marshalled, signed routes.

An off‑road cross‑country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire, covering about 6 miles across varied terrain and water crossings. Entry is limited to 300 runners, with medals and category prizes including team awards.

A trail running event on 18 October 2026 from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds on Blackdown, featuring a 10 km route with a 866 ft climb and an approximate 4.5 km alternative. Entries online only.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

Ely Tri Club Runfest on 18 October 2026 offers multiple distances from 10 km to a 66 km ultra. Routes are mostly flat and traffic free with course maps, on-course food and drink, and a few obstacles such as steps and stiles.

Seven consecutive offroad race days at Pengethley Manor from 19 to 25 October 2026 with a seven hour time limit each day and distances from 5k to ultra. Each day awards a unique Halloween themed medal and a virtual option is available.

An offroad Halloween race at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit. In-person and virtual entries are available and paid verified finishes receive themed medals.

Part of a Halloween race series at Pengethley Manor, The Scary Scamper offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a tough off road loop with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option worldwide.

Part of a Halloween series at Pengethley Manor, The Creepy Crawl offers 5k to ultra distances on an offroad, lap-based course with a seven hour time limit. Virtual entries and themed medals are available for paid participants.

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.

An offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit, on-course laps of 2.5k and themed medals; virtual participation and a charity entry option are available.

A Halloween series race at Pengethley Manor with 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options and a seven hour time limit. The offroad course runs inside the manor grounds and includes a hill and vineyard sections.

A point-to-point ultra of about 47 miles along the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, mixing riverside trails and roads with five checkpoints, electronic tracking and a baggage transfer to the finish in Henley-on-Thames.