Trail Running calendar near Southampton 2026-2027

Mendip Muddle is a 20 km multi terrain fell race in Somerset with about 420 m of climbing. Headquarters are at Charter House Outdoor Activity Centre; on course water and first aid are provided and prizes are awarded by category.

A five mile night trail run at The Plough and Harrow in Litlington on 30 October 2026, self navigated via GPX with a tail runner, timed results, Halloween fancy dress prizes and an age limit of 18 plus.

A single loop 50K trail race on 31 October 2026 around the Chilterns, starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Fully marked route with three full aid stations, around 800 m elevation and a 9 hour cutoff, limited to 350 runners.

Night trail laps in Alice Holt Forest by head torch with 5 km loops. Choose 5 km, 10 km or 15 km while using one outpost per lap for snacks and hydration.

An evening Halloween trail at Hogmoor with kids and adult loops: 3.3K, 6.6K (including canicross) and 10K. The sandy, muddy course features oversized statues, on-site playground, free parking and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

A coastal run on West Wittering Beach with panoramic sea and Downs views. Offers three distances 15.3k, 10k and 5k, chip timing, on-course water, finisher medals and a canicross option.

An off road ultramarathon from Maiden Newton of about 35.9 miles with roughly 1,300 m of ascent, passing hillforts and coastal views. Six aid stations offer water and cake, GPX files and maps are provided for navigation.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

A 10 mile off road trail in Stonehouse near Stroud on 1 November 2026, starting with about one mile uphill followed by nine miles of undulating muddy trails. Canicross runners are welcome and there is a 2 hour 30 minute cutoff.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

Trail run from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park with three distances and canicross options. The route uses forest tracks, bridleways and single-track trails and includes chip timing and a finisher medal.

A night trail run at Stonor Park in the Chiltern Hills offering three routes of about 17 km, 12–13 km and 7 km. Courses are fully marked and timed, with outposts on the middle and long routes and a cup-free policy at feeds.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside starting from Leighton Buzzard. Choose between a classic half marathon or a metric distance featuring canal towpaths, woods, and rolling hills.

A twilight off road 10k around Eastbury Park and Chettle with wooded sections and historic landmarks. Medals, trophies and refreshments included and entries are limited to 200.

Trail runs from Stonor Park through the Chilterns with three marked routes (7 km, 13 km, 22 km), notable wildlife, steep sections and fuel outposts; facilities include free parking, timing and a finisher medal.

A torchlit trail run from Winchester Athletics Track with 12 km and 22 km options across the South Downs Way and local trails. The course is fully marked; headtorches and at least 500 ml of fluid are required.

A 7 mile chip timed trail race around The Blue Pool in Dorset on 7 November 2026. The route passes woodland, hills, heath and ridges and includes a capped canicross category; entry includes pool access for one adult and up to two children.

A supported endurance event on 7 November 2026 with a 76 km ultramarathon or 36 km run or walk from Aldershot or Petersfield to Portsmouth, featuring break stops, satellite tracking, medical cover and charity fundraising options.

A trail event in Windsor on 8 November 2026 offering a 10K and a half marathon on flat off road trails from Alexandra Gardens. The event features chip timing, race photos, post race goodies and an event village.