Trail Running calendar near Rowlands Castle 2026-2027

BigHeat Camp FIRE is a two day trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall on 18 and 19 July 2026, with races from a 2 km kids trail to a 50 km ultramarathon. Camp and unwind with yoga, live music, food stalls, showers and a wild sauna.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Tackle the Apple Plod 10K.ish on Sunday 19 July 2026 at Myncen Farm for a two lap undulating trail run or walk through fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks. Enjoy a relaxed 2.5 hour cut off, weekend camping and finisher goodies.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a flat, traffic free single lap along the tree lined Alban Way, perfect for PBs or a relaxed summer run. Enjoy pacers, live music, a family fun run, free photos and a custom medal.

Run 10 or 5 mile trails through scenic Ashdown Forest with big climbs, flowing descents and stunning views. Friendly marshals, well stocked aid stations and bespoke finisher medals make this a rewarding summer challenge.

Take on a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury, choosing how many laps to run from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km or ultra distances. Finishers from 3 km earn a medal and everyone gets goody bags with vegan options.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

RunThrough Trails South Downs leads along the South Downs Way from 12k to 50k with sweeping views across Hampshire and Sussex. Marked routes, aid stations, an event village and a themed medal with free photos create a memorable day.

Take on the North Downs Ultra Challenge from Loseley Park with looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options or a 24 km point to point on scenic chalk ridge trails. Fully supported with aid stations, medical staff and camping, it is ideal for runne..

Tackle the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 2 August from Croydon, a scenic out and back through parkland, woodlands and the North Downs with sweeping views and varied trails. Finishers get a medal and a goody bag.

Take on the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile multi stage endurance race along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to Greenwich. Enjoy support, nightly meals and kit transfers as you tackle daily ultra distances and earn UTMB points.

Take on the 57 mile MTC Cotswold Ultra along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford Abingdon Road, soaking up classic Cotswold scenery with staffed checkpoints en route. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and event visor and trophies awai..

Take on the 49 miles MTC Oxford Ultra from Oxford to Henley along the scenic Thames Path through riverside towns and countryside. Three well stocked checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus a technical tee, mug or hat await.

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the MTC Windsor Ultra, passing Windsor Castle and Runnymede. Enjoy scenic river views, marshalled checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

Tackle the North Downs Way 100, a continuous trail race from Farnham to Ashford covering just over 100 miles and about 11,000 ft of climb. You have a 30 hour time limit and a mix of trails and road across iconic Surrey and Kent countryside.

Tackle the Mendip Marauder on 8 August 2026, a rugged trail challenge offering 30 mile and 50 mile routes across woodlands, hilltops and classic Mendip landmarks. Both distances finish on Uphill Sands Beach in Weston Super Mare for a glorio..

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Enjoy a scenic 10km through Ramsbury Estate trails and woodland, mostly off road with gentle climbs, finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Canicross welcome and every finisher gets a pint cup and free drink while supporting Brighter Futures.

Thames Meander Summer on 9 August 2026 invites runners to a scenic, flat and runnable riverside race along the Thames Path between Richmond and Barnes. Choose 10km, half marathon or marathon on a waymarked, marshalled towpath course.