Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Bolt Round the Holt at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offers scenic undulating forest trail races from junior 1k to half marathon. The event raises funds for GUTS and features bespoke medals, prizes and a friendly community vibe.

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.

Saturn’s Midweek Chasing Numbers 7-Hour Time Challenge is held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club on the River Thames. The event is designed to be affordable and flexible, inviting all abilities to run or walk within a 7-hour window. Partici..

Trail festival in Offwell near Honiton on the first May bank holiday, headlined by a 68 mile round with 38, 31 and 15 mile options across AONBs and the Jurassic Coast. Camping, communal meals and a Sunday mini round create a friendly vibe.

Take on the Malvern Hills Ultra, an out and back trail race from Abberley Village Hall across the Worcestershire hills, with distances of 47, 38, 31 or 23 miles. Expect rugged climbs, scenic ridge running and a bespoke finisher medal plus a..

Three epic mountain races from Brecon across the Brecon Beacons, with sustained ridgeline climbs, dramatic summits and rugged technical trails. Marathon, 75K and 100K options include checkpoints, drop bag support and GPS waymarked routes.

Take on the HOWUM 2026 30 mile trail ultra around Llanidloes, following scenic paths past reservoirs, the Severn source and historic waymarked trails. With no time limit and three supported checkpoints this is a wild friendly challenge.

Join a guided 30 miles group run along the North Downs and Greensand Way from West Hanger near Guildford, taking in Box Hill, Leith Hill and Holmbury Hill. Intended for experienced trail runners able to sustain about 10 minutes per mile, wi..

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.

Discover Exmoor's dramatic coastal cliffs, the Valley of Rocks and forest trails at the Maverick Exmoor X Trail on 2 May 2026, a technical, scenic off road challenge. Distances from 5 km to 50 km, dogs welcome and proceeds support CareMoor.

Hit the Cotswolds trails with Tempo Trail Races on Sunday 3 May 2026, featuring distances from 10K up to a 100K ultra. Pick your challenge or try the new 50K option for a weekend of scenic, adventurous running.

Run a scenic woodland course at Culden Faw Estate on 3 May 2026 with solo, pair and team relays plus timed 5K, 10K and the Henley Downhill Time Trial. Expect gentle undulations, a climb before 3 km and a long downhill finish with chip timin..

The Bluebell Bash is a trail running event in Manswood, Wimborne, UK, organized by Tri-Counties Trail Running. It offers three distances—half marathon (13.1 miles), 10K, and 5K—with full accessibility for canicross. Runners traverse scenic..

BigWayRound Winchester is a scenic trail run around the Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and the South Downs, offering 14 mile to 50K distances. Timed chip results, fully marked course and a bespoke medal or choose a tree planting instead.

Enjoy spring trails at Harewood Forest in Hampshire with Muddy Runners, choosing from 5 km or 10 km routes across undulating woodland tracks. A friendly, scenic race perfect for trail newcomers and regulars alike.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Tackle the Chiltern Hills 100K on 9 May 2026, a scenic but demanding trail ultramarathon around Chesham with 1800m of climbing. Limited to 250 runners, the marked course features checkpoints, live tracking and a finisher medal.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Run a scenic point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Taunton to Minehead, flat early then coastal and undulating through marshes, beaches and the Quantocks. Well supported but cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

Tackle a rugged 50 miles ultra across West Somerset coast, moorland and woodland with dramatic climbs and the tiny Culbone church. Six aid stations, GPX route and medical cover support a 16 hour cutoff for experienced runners.