Trail Running calendar near Ringwood 2026-2027

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A flexible 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River towpath. Run one 5.24-mile lap or see how many you can complete. The scenic route passes through countryside with views towards Windsor Castle.

At Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 10 October 2026, the Inflatable 5K offers 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km lap options with giant inflatables, music zones and finishers medals. Children 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

Experience the iconic trails of Surrey with a choice of three distances through woodland paths and ridgelines. Enjoy a chip timed challenge featuring elevation and scenic views at Box Hill.

A 55 km circular trail in the Forest of Dean that requires GPX navigation across single track, ridges and riverside sections. The event offers staffed aid stations, canicross category, support vehicles and a finishers medal.

A weekend LDWA long-distance event of around 50 miles based at Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops via the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks. Entry is for LDWA members 18+ with a recent 30 mile qualification and mandatory kit and tracker..

A 24 hour loop endurance event in Haldon Forest where runners complete one lap each hour. Multiple distances are offered and organisers provide onsite facilities, participant medals and an overall wooden trophy.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

A trail race on 11 October 2026 covering about 6 miles through an AONB near Doward and Ross-on-Wye, featuring single track, woodland, riverbanks and a notable hill climb, with marshals, a water station and limited entry for runners aged 17..

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

MacTuffX Swindon features a series of repetition based running formats including solo and team categories. Participants choose between multiple 400m or 800m loops in this structured athletic event for adults.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Trail races on 17 October 2026 around the Isle of Purbeck and part of the Jurassic Coast, with a **102 km** ultra and a **54 km** ultra, marked courses, outposts and mandatory safety kit for each distance.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway in four 25 mile out and back legs. The course has 16 aid stations, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory qualifying entry standards.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

A multi terrain trail event in Stockland, East Devon on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across fields, lanes and river crossings, with village hall HQ and on site refreshments.

Keynsham Dandy is an off road 12.5 mile race in October organised by Town and Country Harriers with race HQ at The New Inn in Keynsham. The route includes the revived Compton Dando section which crosses a stream.

Cross-country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire on 18 October 2026, run over about 6 miles of off road terrain with water crossings and varied surfaces. Entries are limited to 300 and participants must be at least 17 years old.

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.