Trail Running calendar near Portsmouth 2025-2026

Run The Seasons at Cowdray is a scenic trail running event held on the Cowdray Estate in Midhurst, set above the world-class polo fields and overlooking the Cowdray Ruins and South Downs National Park. Participants can choose from 5km or 10km distances, including dog-friendly canicross options. The..

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, held at Marlow Rugby Union Football Club on Riverwoods Drive, Marlow, unfolds as a scenic all-trail event in the Thames Valley. Runners choose from Half Marathon (one lap), 10K (one lap), or 5K (two laps), all on well-marked off-road routes through local countryside. The..

The Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run held in the scenic Devil's Punchbowl, a natural amphitheatre located in Hindhead, Surrey. This 10km route features challenging hills and beautiful trails, offering runners spectacular views from the summit. Designed for trail running newcomers and tho..

Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon is a 21.1 km trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire. Starting in Wendover, the route heads toward Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve near Princes Risborough, with a looping section inside Whiteleaf Hill. The largely off-road, hilly course delivers rid..

The Thursley Common 10km is a scenic trail running event held at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, one of the largest heathland areas in the region. The 10km course is notably flat, making it ideal for trail running beginners and those seeking a relaxed group run experience. Participants e..

The Spitfire Scramble is a unique 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race held at Albyns Farm, London Borough of Havering. Participants can run solo or in teams of two to eight, tackling a 5.75-mile lap repeatedly through day and night. The course spans areas managed by Havering and Forestry Englan..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with permission from the owner. The event is designed as a fun, rel..

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, offering a scenic and natural running experience. Partic..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants have 12 hours to run or walk as many laps as they can. The und..

The Bell Plod is a friendly, relaxed trail run/walk organised by Running Events Devon, held at Myncen Farm in Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The one-lap course runs on a privately owned farm, by permission of the owner, weaving through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks for an..

ON TOUR - The Bumble Plod is a relaxed, family-friendly trail event organized by Running Events Devon. It takes place at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The course is a single lap through privately owned farmland, including fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty tracks, desi..

Apple Plod 10K.ish, organized by Running Events Devon, is a 10-kilometre trail race set on a privately owned farm at Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating, two-lap course runs through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks, offering a relaxed, fun trail atmosp..

BigHeat Trails (FIRE) is the third event in the Classic Element Trail Series, held at Rother College in Midhurst, Surrey. Inspired by the element of fire, this trail running event offers two challenging single-lap distances: a marathon and a 16-mile run. The course features winding dusty tracks, sun..

Race The Light at Wendover Woods is an evening trail race at Wendover Woods, Forestry England. The event raises funds for the Chilterns Neuro Centre, supporting people affected by MS, Parkinson’s and stroke survivors. Runners can choose between a 10km (250m+) or 5km (125m+) trail route, with a 1.5km..

Maidenhead Trail Run, part of RunThrough UK, takes place at Summerleaze Park in Maidenhead. The event offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon on a flat, soft-trail course that loops through tranquil paths beside Maidenhead and Cookham Commons and around Summerleaze Lake. It’s pitched as a relaxed, scenic r..

North Downs 50, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, starts and finishes at Loseley Park, Guildford. Distances offered include 50 km loop, plus 25 km and 10 km options. The route follows the North Downs Way through the Surrey Hills, delivering varied scenery and views south and is easily accessible f..

The MTC Thames Challenge is a four-day ultra endurance event from August 6–9, 2026, starting at Kemble Station in the Cotswolds (GL7 6AW). The 184-mile course unfolds across four stages, featuring four unique Ultra events: The Cotswold Ultra, The Oxford Ultra, The Windsor Ultra, and The Richmond Ult..

The MTC Cotswold Ultra is the opening day of The Thames Challenge, based at Kemble Station (GL7 6AW). This UKA-sanctioned running event is a self-sufficient ultramarathon with solo entry (£90). The route follows the Thames Path from Kemble to the river’s source, then returns via Wysis Way and along..

The MTC Oxford Ultra is an ultra-distance running event in Oxford, serving as Day 2 of The Thames Challenge. The venue is the Travelodge Oxford on Abingdon Road (OX1 4XG). A key feature is self-sufficiency: competitors must carry mandatory gear, including a backpack, head torch with spare batteries,..

The MTC Windsor Ultra is an ultra running event held in Windsor, United Kingdom, organized by Ultra Running Ltd and listed under UK Athletics. The event is scheduled for Saturday, 8 August 2026. Entry is currently open with an individual entry fee of £90 plus service fee; a defer option to 2026 is a..