Trail Running calendar near Shipston-on-Stour 2026-2027

TrailFest at Salcey Forest offers four marked trail distances from 10K to 50K on mainly hard packed forest paths with on site facilities, cupless aid stations and specific mandatory kit rules for longer distances.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A community 5 km off-road fun run and walk on Therfield Heath, Royston, held to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. The undulating course is two laps over grass and trails and entry is limited.

Aldbury 5 is an off road race of 5.3 miles around Ashridge Woods in Albury on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with a donation from each entry to the National Trust. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runners.

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

A family friendly off road running event in Damerham offering 5km and 10km routes plus a children’s colour run. Fully marked countryside courses with medals, trophies, on-site parking and food stalls.

A community running day at Bromyard Rugby Club featuring a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15, and a non competitive fun run, with marshals, on site vendors, first aid and event insurance.

A chip timed cross country run at Burghley House in Stamford with a double lap 10k course on grass and paths. The event has a minimum age of 16, published entry fees and a minimum fundraising target.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Runs take place at dusk in summer and at night with headtorches in winter, on hilly trails with group pacing and a recommended average pace of about 10 min per mile.

A series of four two hour score races around Hartington in the Peak District using the MapRun app. Competitors choose their own route, score points at 40 controls and incur time penalties; printed maps and a PDF option are offered.

A 4 miles hill race around Winster on 2 July 2026 through lanes, trails and fields with marshals and partial tape marking. Online pre-entry is £5, on the night entry is £8 and entries are limited to 200.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A mixed-terrain *10 km* organised by Emersons Green Running Club at Mangotsfield School, limited to 200 entries, with recycled-material medals and proceeds funding tree planting.

A point-to-point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, run in seeded time trial waves. The course features a 360 metre tunnel and floating drink stations on canal barges every three miles.

A 15 mile trail event around Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf with 80 percent trail, 3,248 ft of ascent and one fully stocked checkpoint. Mandatory kit is required and there are no time limits.

July the Turd is a run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon around the Ironbridge valley. The route mixes tracks, paths and road and the event finishes at The Unicorn Inn with parking on site and finisher bling.

Trail running event in the South Downs National Park with 100k, 75k, 50k, 20k and 10k options from Petersfield Rugby Club; coach transport to starts and weekend camping are provided.