Trail Running calendar near Silchester 2025-2026

Run scenic trails through ancient beech woodlands and chalk downs in the Chiltern Hills at the Maverick Chilterns Trail on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Princes Risborough. Choose from distances from 8 km up to a 50 km ultra for every level.

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

Run the Cider 5K.ish on Friday 17 July 2026 at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, a scenic one lap trail over fields, grass and dusty tracks. Part of a weekend of running and optional camping, this friendly race offers finisher goodies.

Take on the 12 hour Cider Challenge solo across undulating farm trails in Dorset this July 18, with fields, wildflowers and dusty tracks underfoot. Camp onsite for a full weekend vibe and earn a medal and goodies for every finisher.

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

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 scenic trail races at Winwick Hall on 19 July 2026 with 10k, 5k and family 2k across mixed terrain and rolling hills. Finishers get medals and free photos while a tea room and parking make it a great day out.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

Tackle scenic trails through Ashdown Forest on 19 July 2026 with 5 or 10 mile options from Pippingford Park Manor. Expect rolling climbs, sweeping Downs views and a friendly race day vibe with medals, parking and downloadable GPX files.

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.

Run or walk the North Downs 50 Ultra around Guildford, a scenic 50 km loop through the Surrey hills. Shorter routes, staffed aid stations, GPS tracking and camping or en suite finishes make this a supported trail day for all paces.

Tackle a full or half marathon along the scenic Vanguard Way, weaving through woodlands, parkland and Greensand Ridge views near Croydon. Finishers receive a medal, mug, buff and post race treats for a memorable day.

Take on the Standish Woodland Chase on 2 August 2026, a hilly just over 8 miles route along the Cotswold Way featuring woodland trails and escarpment views. All finishers receive a metal souvenir medal.

Take on the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile ultra along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to Greenwich. Choose solo or relay and enjoy shared accommodation, evening meals and daily kit transfers.

Tackle the 57 mile point to point MTC Cotswold Ultra along the scenic Thames Path through Cotswold countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, every runner gets an MTC visor and checkpoints plus GPX keep you supported.

Tackle the MTC Oxford Ultra, a scenic 49 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path finishing in Henley on Thames. With three staffed checkpoints, mandatory GPS navigation and a finisher medal, it is a true test of endurance an..

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..