Trail Running calendar near Southampton 2026-2027

Trail races of 5 or 10 miles through forest tracks and lakeside paths at Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support, and on-site parking.

A guided 10 km group trail run across the 325-hectare Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, on largely flat heathland and a boardwalk. Entry is £16 per person and parking is available.

A 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River in Slough on July 9, 2026. Participants complete laps of 5.24 miles, choosing their own distance. Every finisher gets a medal.

Enjoy a flexible midweek 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a flat signed course with a great aid station and finishers medal.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

Experience a varied multi terrain race through the woods and fields of Wiltshire. Runners can choose between a 6 mile course and a 2 km junior race with local refreshments provided at the finish.

Follow Britains oldest trail through 5000 years of history on the Ridgeway. Choose between 50km or 100km distances and finish at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones with full medical and snack support.

Inflatable 5K in Southampton on 11 July 2026 is an inflatable obstacle course at Norfolk Showground. The 2026 edition is described as bigger and bouncier and past attendees noted friendly staff and fun obstacles.

Explore the ancient woodlands and chalky ridges of the Chiltern Hills with five trail distances ranging from 8km to a 50km ultra. Enjoy a plastic free racing experience starting from the historic market town of Princes Risborough.

This unique 50 km coastal trail run in Dorset features a fun challenge: try to finish before the runner designated as "the Ferry." The scenic out-and-back course passes landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. All participants recei..

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

Join a guided 10km trail running adventure through the scenic Chiltern Hills. Led by experienced guides, this morning run includes trail techniques and local history with a finish at a local farm cafe.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Beckenham Place Park where participants climb, crawl and slide across grass and paths with steep inclines. Open to ages 13 and over with a published fundraising target and event facilities on site.

A seven mile multi terrain trail race through Knole Park on 12 July 2026, with a chip timed 3.5 km junior event for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and prizes include medals, trophies and cash for course records.

A 10 km trail race around Stoke Park in Stapleton, Bristol, organised by Town and Country Harriers with half of proceeds to a local charity. The marked route includes steep climbs, rough footing and marshals along the course.

Form a team and take on a 12 hour night trail challenge through the scenic fields and tracks of a private Dorset farm. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you decide your own distance and earn a finisher medal.

Experience a relaxed trail run through the fields and wildflower meadows of a private farm in Dorset. This undulating one lap course is open to all abilities and offers an optional weekend of camping.

Join this 12 hour solo trail challenge at Myncen Farm in Dorset. Complete as many laps as you choose on a scenic farm course featuring fields and dusty tracks with optional weekend camping available.

BigHeat CampFIRE is a weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 near Lurgashall with four single-lap routes across dusty tracks, forests and open plains, plus camping, yoga, a wild sauna and evening live music.