Trail Running calendar near Sparsholt 2025-2026

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026, a timed 6 hour event where you run as many 3.5 mile off road laps as you like. Enjoy scenic forest trails, an optional medal or tree token and a chance to supp..

Run the Wild Half Marathon brings a guided 13 mile trail through the Chiltern Hills with rolling chalk climbs and wooded trails. English Athletics run leaders group you by ability, offer coaching, and a midcourse refreshment stop and finish..

Beyond Bristol offers scenic 25 km and 55 km trail routes from Museum Square. Race under the Clifton Suspension Bridge, through Leigh Woods and along riverside and railway paths, with feed stations and a finisher medal.

Tackle a scenic, hilly timed challenge at Pippingford Park with 10 hours to complete up to ten laps of roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops. Enjoy rugged trails, basic camping and a finisher medal and coloured shirt to celebrate your day.

Run amid Bath's city sights and rolling countryside at the Bath 50 Ultra Challenge, based at Bath Racecourse. Choose from 50 km, 29 km or 10 km looped routes with full support, rest stops and finisher T shirt and medal.

Tackle 16 miles of undulating trails from Combe Gibbet to Overton across scenic Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. Managed transfers and kit transport included make this a classic spring cross country adventure.

Join the Minster Challenge in Axminster on 29 March 2026 for muddy, hilly trail fun across 3, 5 and 12 km options. Enjoy homemade refreshments, medals for finishers and prizes for winners in a friendly community event.

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Orange Run along the Thames for a fun, flexible 7 hour challenge where walkers are welcome and a cheerful orange egg medal awaits anyone covering at least 3 km. Riverside route, tasty aid station treats, and festi..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to th..

Inaugural BOWUM is a 30 mile circular trail in Monmouthshire linking Skenfrith, Grosmont and White Castle via the Three Castles Walk and Offas Dyke Path. Enjoy rolling hills, well stocked checkpoints and no time limit.

Run the Mortimer 10km in Berkshire on a scenic, mainly off road two lap route through woodlands, with a standard 10 km and a dog friendly canicross. Expect undulating trails, chip timing, medals and a lively village atmosphere.

Challenge yourself on an 8 mile undulating trail around Freshwater, climbing about 900 feet and passing iconic spots like Tennyson Down and Alum Bay. Limited to 175 entries on 6 April 2026, this rugged multi terrain route offers stunning co..

Run the spring trails at Cowdray Estate with 5 km, 10 km, 10 mile, junior races and canicross options. Scenic sandy heathland and mixed trail sections through wildlife rich commons deliver a rewarding, characterful day out.

Take on the iconic South Downs Way 50, a 50 mile trail race on 11 April 2026 from Worthing to Eastbourne. Expect 85 percent trail, 5700 ft of climbing, sweeping chalk ridge views and a finishing lap on the Eastbourne Sports Club track.

Run the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race at Temple Island Meadows and enjoy scenic, mixed terrain trails along the River Thames. Expect themed medals, free photos and a lively event village with food, drink and family fun.

Take on four iconic Centurion 50 mile challenges across 2026 with the 50 Mile Grand Slam package, starting with South Downs Way on 11 April. Secure your spot when entries open 26 April 2025 for a season of epic trails and camaraderie.

Tackle The Big Cheese, a 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills with over 2,000 feet of climbing. Enjoy a fully marked course, finishers medal and tea and cake to celebrate at the finish.