Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2025-2026

The Maverick X Series Cotswolds 2025 is a trail running event held on July 12, 2025, at the historic Sudeley Castle in the Cotswold Hills, Gloucestershire. Celebrating its 10th year, the race offers four challenging routes ranging from 15 km to an ultra 51 km, all featuring rolling terrain, steep hi..

Race to the Stones is the UK's largest ultramarathon, held along the ancient Ridgeway trail from Lewknor to the 5,000-year-old Avebury Standing Stones, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Covering 100 kilometers with 1,340 meters of elevation, the event offers a non-stop challenge or a two-day option with..

The Hallow 12 Parish Challenge is an outdoor running and walking event held in the village of Hallow, Worcester, UK. Participants can choose from five circular routes of varying distances: 10, 14, 18, 26.5, and 40 miles, all traversing mainly off-road public footpaths through 12 local parishes. The..

The North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge is a trail running and trekking event held in the Surrey Hills, starting and finishing at the Guildford basecamp. Participants can choose from 50km, 25km, or 10km looped routes that showcase the scenic North Downs Way and surrounding countryside, offering varied te..

Ultra:5K is a unique running event held at Box End Park, Kempston, near Bedford, Great Britain. The challenge involves running multiple 5K races on the hour, every hour, with two options: five 5K races over five hours (25 km total) or three 5K races over three hours (15 km total). The event emphasiz..

Ludlow10 is a scenic running event held in Ludlow, Shropshire, starting at Ludlow Rugby Club. Scheduled for July 13, 2025, it offers three race distances: a half marathon, 10k, and 5k, suitable for runners aged 11 and above. The courses traverse quiet lanes, local woods, and beautiful trails, includ..

The Thackray Williams Sevenoaks 7 is a celebrated 7-mile trail race held annually in the scenic Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent. Marking its 30th edition in 2025, the course features challenging hills, multi-terrain paths, and picturesque woodland trails, offering an exhilarating experience for runners..

The Corsham - SEUOL Regional Urban 2025 is an orienteering event held at Springfield Community Campus, Corsham, Wiltshire. It features multiple courses ranging from 2.0 km for young juniors and novices to 7.0 km for men open category, catering to various age groups and skill levels. The urban course..

The Surrey Hills 10km is a guided trail run set in the picturesque Surrey Hills Area of Natural Beauty near Guildford, UK. The 10km route starts with a climb up St Martha's Hill, offering panoramic views from the hilltop church, then continues to Newlands Corner with stunning vistas over Surrey’s ro..

The Chelmsford Brew Co Summer 10k Trail Run is a fun, non-competitive event held in Chelmsford, Essex, starting and finishing at the Voodoo Keller Bar. The trail run features a scenic route to the Chelmsford Brew Co brewery, where participants enjoy a drink break before returning to the bar for more..

Purdown Pursuit is a challenging 10km trail running race held around Stoke Park in Bristol, UK. Organized by the Town and Country Harriers (TACH), the event features a fully marked course with steep climbs, tree roots, and rocky terrain, requiring appropriate trail running shoes. The race starts nea..

The Pewsey Vale Ultra is an exciting new running event featuring a challenging 125km loop through the picturesque Wiltshire countryside, following the Pewsey Vale Circular walk route. Participants will experience a total ascent of 1902m, with the course well-marked and supported by checkpoints every..

The Hughenden Valley Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event held at Hughenden Manor in the Chiltern Hills, UK. Covering 21.1 km with over 450 meters of elevation, the course winds through woodland trails and rural paths around the National Trust's historic estate. Runners face several hills a..

The Maverick X Series Chilterns 2025 is a trail running event held at the historic Stonor Park estate near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Set within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the race offers four challenging routes ranging from 12 km to an ultra 52 km, featuring significant e..

The Humanity Direct Chiltern Challenge is a one-day ultra running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing at Princes Risborough School, near London. Participants can choose from three distances: 10km, 25km, or 50km, catering to all levels from beginners to experienced ultra r..

Dash & Splash is a unique 5-kilometre fun run held along Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight, starting at Shanklin Rowing Club and finishing at Yaverland near the Yaverland Sailing Club. The course features a scenic route along the largest bay on the island, with participants running on hard sand at lo..

The Hughenden Valley 10K is a popular trail running event held around the National Trust's Hughenden Manor estate near High Wycombe. The 10-kilometer course features scenic woodland and rural trails with a challenging hilly terrain, including 195 meters of elevation gain. The route is fully marked w..

The ATW St Albans Summer 10K is an exciting running event designed for the whole family, taking place in Highfield Park, St Albans. The day kicks off with a free family fun run, followed by activities in a vibrant event village featuring a kids zone, live music, and refreshments from the Cow Juice C..

Bright Skies Surrey Hills is an exciting daytime trail running event held at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. The event features a marathon, half marathon, and 10K race, including Canicross (dog running) options, as well as 1K and 2K races for children aged 3 to 12. The course offers an undul..

Conquer Cannock is a running event held at Cannock Chase, featuring multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, 16k, and a mini-miler for children aged 3 and above. The course offers a challenging mix of terrain with hills, loose surfaces, and exposed tree roots, set amidst the scenic forest trails...