Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

A trail running event at Elvaston Castle Country Park with three measured off-road distances, riverside and woodland routes, marked course, aid stations and chip timing.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

An inflatable obstacle course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with multiple inflatables, five music zones and a finisher medal. No timing and family friendly.

Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon is a 13 mile offroad race on 24 April 2027 across woodlands, fields and a ridge near Wynd's Point, with three aid stations, staffed checkpoints and a timed, signposted route; places are limited.

A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

A trail event at St Giles House offering races from junior fun runs to a marathon, virtual entries, camping and a dog option, while supporting the New Forest Marathon Community Fund.

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A single entry covering four Centurion Running 100 mile events in 2027, including Thames Path 100, South Downs Way 100, North Downs Way 100 and Autumn 100. Minimum age 20 and published entry fees apply.

A marked 100 mile point-to-point race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford, with a 30 hour cut-off, at least twelve aid stations and mandatory kit. Pacers allowed from mile 51 and entries open 31 May 2026.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..

Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local chariti..

A one day Cotswolds trail event on 2 May 2027 offering six distances from 10K up to a 100KM ultra plus a two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support and trackers on the ultra routes.

A woodland trail relay at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames offering solo, pair and team entries with camping available. The course uses estate tracks, features a climb before 3 km and is chip timed with live lap splits.

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest near Andover offering 5k, 10k, canicross and a childrens fun run on undulating, multi terrain courses with marked routes and on course marshals.

An off-road half marathon and 10 km trail event near Ludgershall through bridle and woodland tracks, with chip timing, stocked aid stations, full medical support, finishers' medals and prizes for the top three men and women.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.