Trail Running calendar near Reading 2026-2027

A hilly, well signposted trail event on the South Downs with 20 km and 10 km senior races plus 3 km and 5 km junior races. The races start from Cadence Cycle Club Café, entries are online and limited to 350.

Join the Dilton Dash at Dilton Marsh for a scenic multi terrain 10K, 3K and half kilometre fun run, with medals for all finishers and prizes for top runners. Friendly small field event with refreshments and water stations.

Run the Chilterns 30, a scenic 30 km trail around Tring with rolling hills and about 500 m of ascent through woods and ridgelines. Limited to 50 places, the well supported event includes guides, checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

Join Black to the Trails at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade for a welcoming day of trail running with 1K, 5K, 10K and Scotch Bonnet 10K options. Celebrate diversity with music, food, family fun and finishers medals on scenic chalk downland.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10k through bluebell woods, undulating hills and open common in Surrey at Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Chip timed with bespoke 2026 medals, a friendly finish village and superb views.

Trail runs around Stroud use towpaths, disused railway lines and Cotswold Way climbs, including a long ascent onto Selsley Common with wide valley views. The route has checkpoints, water provision, marshals and first aid along the course.

A multi terrain 5 km race at West Lodge Farm in Desborough that passes fields, nature trails and farm animals, with a bespoke finisher medal and a virtual entry option to receive the medal by post.

A 50 mile point to point trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with about 1,700 m of climb and six aid stations. The course covers the first 50 miles of the NDW100 and is part of the 50 Mile Grand Slam.

A multi distance trail event on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset on 16 and 17 May 2026. Routes run from Corfe Castle to Bridport and include full 100 km and shorter options with staffed rest stops and GPS route tracking.

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing the marathon or a scenic 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs and Ridgeway. Expect rolling trails, countryside views, on course aid and a hand thrown mug at the finish.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 for a scenic 10K or family 2K around the village, canal towpath and leafy lanes. A friendly community fundraiser at St Georges School with marshalled routes, children’s activities and tasty food, plus..

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.

Take on the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026, a measured four lap cross country route through scenic Priory Park. Open to ages 15 and over, this England Athletics affiliated race supports Sport In Mind and offers medals and trophies.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

A community running event in the parish of Deddington offering 5k, 10k and 20k routes on Sunday 17 May 2026. The event is open to all and supports local organisations including the Deddington Primary School PTA, Deddington PFSU and Deddingt..

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.

The The Newchurch Nine will take place in Newchurch on Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 9 kilometers.

Four point to point races across the South Downs National Park finishing at Beachy Head, on mainly non technical, runnable trails. The event features marked routes, aid stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals.