Trail Running calendar near Shanklin 2025-2026

The Big Pilgrimage is an exciting mixed terrain running event featuring a 15-mile course and a marathon, set to take place along the historic 'Old Way' Pilgrim Trail from Southampton to Canterbury. Participants will enjoy scenic views as they traverse beautiful coastal and countryside paths, with no..

The Woldingham Marathon, held near Caterham, UK, offers both full (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles) distances on a scenic out-and-back course starting at Woldingham School. The route features a challenging mix of private roads, woodland trails, and countryside paths, including sections alo..

The London Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre in Croydon, London. Participants run a 4-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains, testing their true limits of stamina and mental strength. The event offers a c..

The Mendip Marauder is a challenging ultra running event held in Somerset, England, featuring two distances: a 30-mile and a 50-mile race. The 30-miler covers the entire West Mendip Way, while the 50-miler includes the East Mendip Way before joining the 30-mile route. The course is notably hilly, wi..

The Henley River Half Marathon, 10k & Juniors event takes place in Henley-on-Thames, UK, on August 30, 2025. This scenic trail run is suitable for both new and experienced runners, featuring routes around Henley-on-Thames with views starting and finishing at Temple Island Meadows, the Royal Henley R..

The Southampton Running Festival, held on August 31, 2025, takes place in the scenic Southampton Common, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest in the heart of the city. The event offers multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, catering to a wide range..

The Andover Trail Marathon, held in North Hampshire, offers both a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half marathon (13.1 miles) through scenic trails featuring thigh-burning climbs up to 280 meters and fast downhill sections with views of meadows and valleys. The marathon route follows the Testway to..

The Shere 42k, 21k & 10k Multi Terrain Event is a popular trail running competition set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, recognized as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants can choose from three distances: a scenic 10k, a challenging 21k, or a full marathon at 42k. Each route features..

The South Coast Challenge will take place in Eastbourne on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run between 16 and 63 miles.

The Jurassic Coast Ultra Run is a challenging 30-mile trail run along the stunning Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, UK. Starting and finishing at Studland Bay beach, the route features hilly terrain and scenic landmarks such as Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Chapman's Pool, Durlston Head..

The Hackpen Hill Trail Run is a challenging 10k event set in a picturesque off-road course that winds through tracks and farm fields near the historic Ridgeway trail. Celebrating its tenth year, participants can choose to walk, jog, or run the single-lap route, which features varied terrain includin..

The Beast is a challenging 13-mile race hosted by Poole AC, showcasing the stunning landscapes of Dorset. The course begins at Corfe Castle Common, traversing through Worth Matravers and along the coastal path, offering breathtaking views. Runners will encounter a few hills on their return to Corfe...

The Carnival Chase 10K is a scenic running event taking place in Warminster, featuring a 10K race, a 3K fun run, and a new 1.2K Family - Wheelchair - Buggy Fun Run. Participants will enjoy a picturesque route along country lanes, tracks, and trails, starting and finishing by the boating lake. The ev..

The Bradenham Blast is a highly regarded trail running event featuring 5km, 10km, and a new half marathon option, set in the picturesque Chiltern countryside. Known for its challenging hills and scenic views, the race takes participants through tranquil beech woodlands and rugged trails. The event i..

The Phil and Bonnie Bounder 6K Forest Run is a scenic running event taking place in Moreton Forest, Dorset, on September 7, 2025. Participants will navigate woodland paths, with the final kilometer on a quiet country road. Open to runners aged 14 and older, the event aims to raise funds for "Bonnie’..

The Sufferings is a challenging trail running event held at Washington Village Hall in Pulborough, UK. The race features three distances: a half marathon, a full marathon, and a 39-mile ultra, all incorporating the toughest tracks of Chanctonbury and Cissbury rings. Participants face significant ele..

The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon, held in Farnham, Surrey, offers runners a challenging and scenic trail marathon experience through the Surrey Hills. Known for its spectacular views, the course features multi-terrain and off-road sections, making it a tough but rewarding event. The marathon shares its..

The SOX 10km is a scenic multi-terrain running event held in the South Oxfordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the South Oxfordshire Brewery taproom. The course covers 10 kilometers with about 60% off-road terrain, including trails, woodlands, fields, and local roads, featuring an elevati..

Bewl Water Autumn is a scenic bi-annual running event held near the Bewl Water Visitor Centre in Lamberhurst, Kent. The race features four distances: 10km, half marathon, marathon, and a 50km ultra, all set on a combination of undulating rural wooded trails and quiet country lanes. Participants enjo..

The Isle of Wight Fell Race Series 2025 is a challenging fell running championship held over two days in September on the Isle of Wight, based at St Catherine’s School in Ventnor. The series features three races: the St Boniface Fell (3.8km with 235m ascent), the Ventnor Horseshoe (12km with 443m as..