Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Run the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a 54 miles circular route from Brixworth Country Park around scenic Northamptonshire. Mixed trails, canal towpath and road make for a rugged UTMB Index 100K with relay and Rosebud Marathon options.

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.

Tackle 28 miles along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026, choosing to start from Market Harborough or Northampton for a scenic out and back challenge. Expect quiet trails, two tunnels so bring a head torch, feed stations..

Take on the Wild Horse 200 series and run 200 miles across unforgettable Welsh trails and mountains. Pick the South Wales route finishing at Worms Head in April 2026 or the Mid Wales loop starting and ending in Machynlleth in June 2026.

Take on MTC Gelert, a scenic one day 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes along National Cycle Route 8. With just 40 places, strict cutoffs and a bespoke finisher medal, this tough Welsh challenge is not to be missed.

Discover the Spring Trail Series on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs at Cowdray estate on 18 April 2026. Choose from 12 km to 110 km and enjoy a fully marked, supported route through greensand hills, rivers, woodland and heath.

Explore the Malvern ridge in a guided 18 miles trail run over 1300 m ascent, led by an experienced trail and ultra runner. Expect a social pace around 10 to 11 minutes per mile, scenic stops and a post run alcohol free beer when available.

Explore upland trails from Abergavenny through the Black Mountains and Forgotten Landscape World Heritage area with 50, 30 or 20 mile options. Routes climb Skirrid, pass Llanthony and finish on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.

Explore the Brecon Beacons on marked trails with 10 mile, 20 mile or 40 mile routes and full support on course. Well stocked checkpoints, a warm finish and canicross friendly rules make this a rewarding spring challenge.

Take on a 39.7 mile ultra along NCN 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil in Mount to Coast Afanc. Only 40 places, mandatory kit and live tracking make this a rugged test of endurance that rewards every finisher with an Afanc medal.

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge invites participants on scenic loops through Windsor Great Park, along the Thames and past Windsor Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or 50 km courses with app tracking, support stops and a lively finish celebration.

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is a scenic trail ultra on 18 April 2026, from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. Follow the Ridgeway past Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge for an off road challenge with on course support.

Run or walk the Shropshire Hills at the Shropshire Way 80K Festival, with options from 10 km to 80 km across hilltop summits, ancient routes and market towns. Entries are limited and proceeds support the charity Grow Cook Learn.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail run in Worcestershire through woodland, Rodge Hill climbs and a stretch of the Worcestershire Way. Chip timing, bespoke medals and post race cake await while proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the You..

Experience the first edition MTC Y Draig Goch, a scenic 34.8 mile ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island on 19 April 2026. Entries are limited and finishers earn a medal, so sign up for a memorable Welsh coastal challenge.

Run through the scenic trails of Cannock Chase Forest at the RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival on 19 April 2026, with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Enjoy marshalled, undulating routes, a festival village and finisher meda..

Run the Thames Ring Series, a multi day trail loop based in Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canal towpaths on mostly flat, scenic terrain. Pick 100, 150 or 250 mile routes from 22 to 26 April 2026 for a true endurance fix.

Explore Shropshire's hills on the Corvedale Cake Walk on 25 April 2026, with routes to Abdon Burf and sweeping Wenlock Edge views. Stop for checkpoint cakes and finish with hot dogs while supporting local churches.

Enjoy a scenic run or walk from Bath's southeast edge into Cotswold woods, hills and river valleys, choosing from four distances up to 26.5 miles. Finishers get a medal, food and drinks and recovery transport if needed.

Explore the Mendip Hills on the Butcombe Trail Ultra, a self navigated trail ultra on 25 April 2026. Pick 50 mile or 50 km routes that link six pubs and raise funds for the Mendip Hills Fund.