Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

Experience an off road trail run in the scenic Findon Village with a unique horse racing theme. Choose from several distances including a 10km trail, a 5 mile run, and a kids event to support local causes.

Experience the scenic forest trails of Cannock Chase with a half marathon 10k or 5k race. Enjoy chip timed results and a unique themed medal while running through one of England’s most historic natural landscapes.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Experience a timed run through the Chiltern countryside and the exclusive Wormsley Estate. This event offers mixed terrain courses over multiple distances starting from Ibstone Common to support a local primary school.

A self navigation trail race of about 6.2 miles at Mountfitchet Castle on 19 Apr 2026, for runners aged 16 and over; entries include a £4 tea room voucher and results are published on the organiser’s website.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

Explore the scenic Cotswold countryside south of Bath with this supported trail event featuring four routes ranging from 12.5 to 26.5 miles for both walkers and runners.

Self-navigation 50 km and 50 mile ultramarathons through the Mendip Hills on 25 April 2026, starting at Mendip Activity Centre. Mostly off-road routes, UTMB qualifying and tracked for timing and safety.

A Marches LDWA challenge walk on 25 April 2026 around the Corvedale near Much Wenlock, with 10 and 22 mile routes that climb Abdon Burf and return via the Jack Mytton Way, the long route rising along Wenlock Edge with views to Mid Wales.

A 40 mile point to point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Malpas to Brecon Basin, with three supported checkpoints, a 15 hour time limit and mandatory kit requirements. Entries close 9 April 2026.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course in St Albans on Saturday 25 April 2026, featuring a series of inflatable obstacles along a 5K route; recent booking figures and participant feedback indicate active interest.

Run your own marathon on The Itchen Way in Winchester. This flexible 7-hour event lets you decide your distance on the day, from a short lap to an ultra, with medals for all finishers. Start any time before 1 PM and enjoy a stocked aid stat..

Experience a scenic 13 mile offroad race across the ridge of the Malvern Hills. This hilly trail event features a friendly atmosphere with no cut off times and well stocked aid stations for all runners.

A community 10 km race in the Frome Valley starting and finishing at Elm Park Primary School in Winterbourne, with a varied terrain course on road and trails. Proceeds support Elm Park Primary School.

Experience a diverse range of multi terrain races including a full marathon half marathon and 10K. This festival offers distances for all levels plus dog friendly runs and a vibrant colour fun run.

A blindfolded navigation challenge from an event centre in Winchester where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot. Options include a non local 6 mile challenge and 10 or 15 mile routes measur..

A 41.4 mile circular challenge around Coventry on largely off road paths through Warwickshire and Solihull, open to walkers, runners and relay teams of up to six with five checkpoints, tracking and a hot finish meal.

Experience a unique ultra marathon format on a 4.167 mile loop through the scenic Eastnor Castle Deer Park. Choose between an eight hour solo backyard challenge or a flexible relay with friends on a mud free course.

Trail runs through Angmering Park Estate in Patching on 26 April 2026, with 10-mile and 10 km courses amid bluebells. Canicross entries are available for a small supplement and the finish is at The Worlds End Pub.