Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

On 5 July 2026 the Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon offers a scenic off road challenge along The Ridgeway near Wendover, with rolling climbs and woodland views. Entries are limited to 350 runners so book early for this memorable trail experienc..

Run the Severn from source to sea in a five day, approximately 220 mile multiday ultra along the Severn Way. Split into five stages with finisher medals that form a jigsaw, this challenging route rewards navigation skills and grit.

Take on the MTC Severn Plod Ultra, a scenic 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury, weaving along the River Severn and Breidden Hills. Expect rugged trails, navigation challenges and great views.

Take on the 59 mile Severn Path Ultra from Shrewsbury to Worcester, a scenic point to point run through riverside towns and woodland. Now in its 10th year, finishers earn a bespoke medal and a true test of endurance.

Take on a scenic 10K through woodland, meadows and rolling trails at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry on 10 July 2026. Racecheck Gold rated with rave reviews, this undulating trail run offers on course drinks and eco friendly finish options.

Race to the Stones runs along The Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest footpath, ending at Avebury Standing Stones. In 2026 it offers 50 km and 100 km distances, either non-stop or split over two days, with a ~25 hour cut-off, on 11–12 July. Runners..

The The Maverick Chilterns Trail will take place in Wendover on Saturday 11 July 2026.

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a scenic 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the River Severn, from Worcester to Stonehouse on 11 July 2026. Enjoy flat terrain, riverside views and friendly checkpoints as you tackle a classic ultrarun.

Enjoy scenic trails through the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Post run treats and a cake competition add a sweet finish to this countryside challenge.

Explore the Black Mountains on Saturday 11 July 2026 with self navigation routes from 13 miles to 50 miles across mostly trail terrain. Fully tracked and supported with checkpoints, food and medical cover for all distances.

Try the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge in rural Worcester with circular off road routes from 10 to 40 miles for runners and walkers. Waymarked trails, checkpoints with snacks and a hot finish meal make it a welcoming adventure.

Ultra:5K Kempston is held at Box End Park, Box End Rd, Kempston MK43 8RQ. The event, scheduled for Sunday 12 July, offers a simple but challenging format: participants run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for five hours. A three-race option is..

The 24 Cider Challenge is a 24-hour solo running or walking event held at Myncen Farm in Blandford Forum, Dorset. Set on a privately owned farm, the course features undulating trails through fields, grass, wildflowers, crops, and dusty trac..

The Cider 5K.ish is a one-lap, 5-kilometre trail run/walk set on Myncen Farm in Minchington, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course takes you across fields, grass, wildflowers, crops and dusty tracks on private farmland with pe..

Test your endurance at Dusk To Dawn in Bridgend, a 12 hour overnight challenge to complete as many 10 mile loops as you can across mixed hilly and forest terrain. Expect course markings, on course support and a hard earned finisher medal.

Rabbit Run Wales stages scenic coastal trail races on Merthyr Mawr Estate, from a punchy 12K over hills, valleys and the Big Dipper sand dune to a 40K that adds the dramatic Glamorgan Heritage Coast. Family Bunny races and a Toddler Dash ma..

The Cider Challenge Solo is a 12-hour trail-running event held on a privately owned farm in Dorset (Myncen Farm, Minchington, Blandford Forum, DT11 8DH). Designed for solo runners, with the option to enter as part of a team, participants ha..

Experience the Wales coast across beach, dunes and forest in the Dragon Coastal Races on 18 and 19 July 2026, with multiple distances finishing at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff Bay. Waymarked coastal trails and dramatic views await.

Run through scenic Wendover Woods with 5K and challenging 10K trail options plus a 1.5K accessible loop. Limited to 500 runners, with chip timing and a finisher medal for all.