Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Winter's End - 50 Mile Ultra & Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along the South Downs Way National Trail, starting near Arundel, West Sussex, and finishing in Winchester, Hampshire. The event features a 50-mile ultramarathon and two marathon options covering either the first or second h..

The Windsor Trail Run, held at Alexandra Gardens in Windsor, UK, offers 10K and Half Marathon distances on a flat trail course with well-marked routes and scenic views of Windsor Castle. RunThrough UK promotes a friendly, marshal-led atmosphere within a lively event village that features food and dr..

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a race in the Forest of Dean, starting on a road near the Speech House Hotel and finishing there again after a loop through forest trails. The official distance is 13 miles 192.5 yards. The course is multi-terrain, with gentle inclines and is fully signp..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Runners must use a head or chest torch to navigate the dark t..

The Hankley Common 10km is a guided trail running event held at Hankley Common in Elstead, Surrey. This scenic course features trails through an area rich in rare wildlife and historical landmarks, including the Atlantic Wall replica used for D-Day training. The run offers stunning views and a uniqu..

The Elephant Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest near Northampton, England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, mainly on crushed stone and forest floor, with no asphalt. The event welcomes all abili..

Bath 50 Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge series, takes place in the City of Bath with start and finish at Bath Racecourse Basecamp. Participants can choose a 50 km loop (about 1,000 m ascent), a 29 km loop (650 m), or a 10 km loop (~200 m). The course loops around Bath, offering panoramic view..

Run the Wild Half Marathon is a trail-focused 21km event set in the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring, 30 minutes northwest of London. The route climbs roughly 300m and winds across chalk hills and through woodlands, offering stunning scenery rather than a road-race atmosphere...

Beyond Bristol, the Bristol Trail & Ultra by Beyond Trails offers two distances: a 25km Trail and a 55km Ultra, starting and finishing at Museum Square in central Bristol (BS1 4RN). The course travels off tarmac through woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railways, with highlights such as..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for a fabulous event. Distances are not listed on the informatio..

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

The Minster Challenge 2026, held in Axminster, Devon, offers three running distances: 12km, 5km, and a 3km fun run suitable for all ages. Organized by Ruby Red Running in partnership with Axe Valley Academy, the event features a challenging course with hills and mud, promising an engaging trail runn..

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 shorter 3.28 mile option depending on conditions. You can run as..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..

Mortimer 10km is a multi-terrain trail race held in the pretty Berkshire village of Mortimer, starting and finishing at Mortimer Fairground (RG7 3RG). The largely off-road 10km route uses woodlands, footpaths and bridleways around local forests and comprises roughly two laps. The course is undulatin..

Steaming to the Coast is a unique trail running event held along the scenic West Somerset Railway in Minehead, Somerset. Utilizing the UK's longest standard gauge steam railway, participants ride a steam train from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard before embarking on their runs. The event offers three di..

Henley River Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race, organized by RunThrough UK, takes place at Temple Island Meadows, Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames. The event offers three distances—the Half Marathon, 10K, and a Junior Race—on a scenic, mixed-terrain course along the River Thames. The route is undulati..

The Rosebud Marathon is a 26.2-mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon, set in Northamptonshire from Hartwell to Brixworth Country Park near Northampton. It’s a scenic, multi-terrain course with about 14 miles of cross-country trails, 10.4 miles of roads, and 1.8 miles on canal towpath..

Rose of the Shires Ultra is a flagship 54-mile circular ultra in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The route comprises roughly 36.4 miles of cross-country trails, 15.6 miles of road and 1.8 miles along a canal towpath, with total elevation gain of about +2315 ft. It..

Vale Coastal Races is the Vale of Glamorgan Ultra and Coastal Races, three trail distances along the Vale of Glamorgan coast in south Wales. The Ultra covers 32.5 miles along the Wales Coast Path from Penarth Pier to Ogmore-by-Sea; the Vale Trail 18.5 (mini Ultra) runs from Porthkerry Park, and the..