Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2026-2027

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

Run a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury on Friday 1 May 2026 and choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Friendly aid, medals and goody bags make this intimate 300 runner event ideal for PBs or relaxed miles..

An out and back ultramarathon from Abberley Village Hall following the Worcestershire Way with GPX navigation. Races of 23, 31, 38 and 47 miles are offered; the full route has about 2,941 m of ascent.

A 100 mile point to point trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford with a 30 hour limit, marked route, mandatory kit requirements and staged aid stations. Entries for 2026 are full and new applicants join a waiting list.

A guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford following sections of the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way. The group led by an experienced ultra coach includes climbs such as Leith Hill and finishes back at West Hanger.

A three day running series in West Sussex across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill that can be completed as single town races or combined into a full marathon. The event includes mile races, a family fun run and a virtual mara..

Run Silchester offers scenic trail races from the village playing field along the Roman Wall and through ancient woodland, with a 2.5 mile fun run plus 5 and 7 mile trail races. Enjoy festival vibes, medals and community fundraising for the..

Run For Your Life on 2 May 2026 at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath offers 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km Fun Run on scenic trails past Kenwood House. Managed starts and medals welcome all while proceeds support Jubilee Hall Trust.

A five mile off road race around Hurstbourne Tarrant on Saturday 2 May following part of the Test Way through woods and farmland. The volunteer organised event donates proceeds to local charities and offers timed entry fees by date and affi..

Explore the Cotswolds trails at the Tempo Trail Races. Choose from five distances including a new 50K ultra option. The event starts and finishes at the Ilmington Sports & Social Club.

The 2026 Rapid Relays offers solo and team trail relays, alongside a Sunrise Run and a downhill time trial. Set on the woodland trails of the Culden Faw Estate, the event features chip timing and a dedicated race village. Camping is availab..

A trail running event on the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre on 3 May 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile trail. Entries support Ferring Country Centre and local Sussex charities.

A guided trail run on Box Hill that gains about 1000 m over 12.5 miles, featuring technical climbs, scrambling and varied terrain. Group paced for sustained trail running ability with parking at Stepping Stones Car Park.

A spring trail running event through bluebell woodland near Manswood, Wimborne offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses. Way marked routes feature aid stations, chip timing, finishers medals, trophies, an event photographer and a medic te..

The Phoenix Running - Brimscombe will take place in Brimscombe on Sunday 3 May 2026. You can run between 3 and 42 kilometers.

The Marlborough Downs Challenge offers two off road trail races across the North Wessex Downs, a 33 mile ultramarathon and a 20 mile trail. Routes visit Wansdyke, Avebury and other Wiltshire landmarks with notable elevation.

A guided 5 km spring trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a Movement Project session to improve range of motion. Groups are led by Run Leaders and the venue offers a cafe, toilets and bag storage.

Trail running festival around Winchester offering 14 mile, 19 mile, marathon and 50K ultramarathon routes on marked, marshalled trails with aid stations, bag drop and an option to plant a tree instead of a medal.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..