Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2026-2027

Run the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills at Battle of the Borders, starting from Carding Mill Valley and tackling the dramatic Long Mynd ridges. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on waymarked, scenic but rewarding trails.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

A multi-distance walking event on 12 September 2026 from Wistanstow Village Hall, with 12, 18 and 26 mile routes through Clun and Bishop's Castle and much of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Entry is limited and support is provided.

A marathon in Farnham, Surrey on 13 September 2026 with listed spectacular views. Entry is £45, places are limited to 1000 and entries close on 8 September 2026.

TrailFest at Holdenby House on 13 September 2026 offers four traffic free trail distances from 10K to 50 km on estate tracks and woodland, with varied terrain and open views across Northamptonshire.

A lap-based ultra in Bridgend, South Wales, on a 10-mile loop offering 50-mile (5 laps) and 100-mile (10 laps) options with aid stations, crew access, and set time limits.

A hilly trail event on the Bradenham Estate with 10 km and 5 km routes through beech woodland and open fields. The timed courses include aid, medical cover and photography with prizes for individual and team finishers.

A single loop 50 mile race through the Chiltern Hills with 5600 feet of climb, five stocked aid stations, medical support and a 13 hour cut off, starting and finishing at Goring on Thames.

Race 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This licensed continuous trail challenge runs under UK Athletics and TRA rules.

A single stage non stop trail run of approximately 102 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Bath. The route is very hilly with varied surfaces and includes live tracking, aid stations and medical support.

BigSky is the Air event in the Classic Element Trail Series at Hyde Common, New Forest, offering 18 miles, a marathon and a 50 km ultramarathon with marked routes, multiple aid stations and mandatory personal hydration.

Trail races around Clipston offer a half marathon and a 5 mile country run across bridleways, footpaths and minor roads. The course gains 237 m and all finishers receive a medal and homemade cake.

This flexible trail run in the New Forest lets you choose your distance on the day, from a 5K lap to an ultra marathon. The scenic, technical loop starts near a historic manor house. On-site facilities include an aid station, showers, and o..

Run a scenic 10km through Cannock Chase Forest's woodland and heath with live chip timing and a finisher medal. Canicross friendly and offering a post race snack and drink, this event blends great trails with a welcoming vibe.