Trail Running calendar near Reading 2026-2027

Experience a unique 42km journey starting in the woodland trails of Stanmer Park and the South Downs before joining the road for a grand seaside finish at Hove Lawns.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..

The Feisty Phoenix is a flexible timed running event in Bedfordshire. Run a 5.3km loop as many times as you like on a flat course through Mowsbury Park within seven hours. With a unique 'rock up and run' start window and a no-medal entry op..

Wild Horse South Wales 200 is a 200-mile trail ultramarathon through South Wales. The route links historic paths like Offa's Dyke and the Beacons Way, finishing at Worm's Head on the coast. This point-to-point adventure offers a multi-day c..

Join PHOENIX Fridays Run for a Tenner for a relaxed timed riverside run with flexible rock up and run starts supporting Rays of Sunshine. Choose distances from 5 km to ultra and earn a special medal on a flat towpath.

Set for April 2026, this trail challenge starts and finishes at Windsor Racecourse. Choose from 50km, 25km, or 10km loops through Great Park and along the Thames Path. With dedicated categories for walkers and runners, it offers full suppor..

Race Overview The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an ultra marathon traversing the ridgeline trails of the Chiltern Hills between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill. The race is a UTMB World Series Index Race. The current route is slightly lo..

Explore the stunning Malvern Hills on a guided 18-mile social trail run. The route takes in all the ridge summits with over 1300m of ascent, returning via lesser-known woodland trails. It's a group experience, not a race, finishing with a p..

The Spring Trail Series takes runners on the scenic Serpent Trail through the South Downs National Park. With five distances from 12km to 110km, all races start and finish at the same accessible location at Cowdray Estate. The event offers..

Test your endurance at Delapre Abbey with this Backyard Ultra format. Run 6.7 km loops every hour as a solo competitor, in a pair, or as part of a fixed eight loop challenge until only one runner remains.

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a flexible timed format. Choose your own distance from 5km to an ultra marathon on a scenic 5.3km out and back loop.

Test your endurance at Congo Stream with a four hour multi lap challenge. Run solo or in a team through wooded trails and historic trenches on a scenic three kilometer loop with a dedicated lap for kids.

Experience an undulating trail race through the scenic South Downs and Seaford seafront. This community event supports local charities and offers a bespoke medal and free race photos for all finishers.

Experience an off road trail run in the scenic Findon Village with a unique horse racing theme. Choose from several distances including a 10km trail, a 5 mile run, and a kids event to support local causes.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Experience a timed run through the Chiltern countryside and the exclusive Wormsley Estate. This event offers mixed terrain courses over multiple distances starting from Ibstone Common to support a local primary school.

Test your endurance on a flat but demanding loop along the Thames and historic canals. Choose from 100, 150, or 250 mile distances with full GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

A countryside walking and running event around Bath on 25 April 2026 with four distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles, public footpaths and checkpoints offering food and drinks.