Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Explore the Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley on 11 July 2026, with 10 km, half and full marathon options. Marked routes, finishers medals and a fun cake competition await.

Run the Chiltern Hills on chalky singletrack through ancient beech woodland and ridgelines, with punchy climbs and rewarding views. Multiple distances welcome challengers and casual runners for a scenic, well supported trail day.

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

BigHeat CAMP FIRE is a festival style trail weekend at Mill Farm in the Surrey Hills, pairing single lap scenic trails with a fiery communal vibe. Choose from 2 km to a 50 km ultra, then unwind with camping, live music and yoga.

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..

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..

Take on coastal trails at Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve on 18 July 2026 with 12K, 40K and family races like Bunny and Toddler Dash. Expect sand dune descents, river crossings and dramatic cliffside views for a true Welsh trail..

Race The Light at Wendover Woods offers scenic 5K and 10K trail routes plus a fully accessible 1.5K loop, set amid woodland trails with chip timing and souvenirs for finishers. All proceeds support the Chilterns Neuro Centre.

Tackle the Dragon Coastal Races along the Wales Coast Path with 100, 50 or 30 mile options finishing at the Captain Scott Memorial in Cardiff Bay. Expect sweeping beaches, dunes, coastal trails and inland forests for an epic seaside challen..

Event overview The Apple Plod 10K.ish is a trail running event on Sunday, 19 July 2026, organised by Running Events Devon. The race distance is 10K and is described as undulating trail on a two-lap course. Participants may run or walk; ther..

Enjoy scenic, marked trail races around the Winwick Hall estate with rolling hills, grassland and country paths. Distances for all ages support the Bruce Green Foundation and feature friendly on course services.

Enjoy the Wye Valley Tunnel Run along the scenic Greenway, including the 1 km Tidenham Tunnel and riverside railway paths. Distances from kids Colourburst to marathon make this a family event with waymarked routes and on course feast statio..

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.

Tackle 100 km across the Brecon Beacons on an epic route taking in Pen y Fan and the Carmarthen Fans with roughly 3178 m of ascent. A rugged self navigation ultra with just 250 places and a 24 hour cut off.

Take on the Beacons Way Ultra 100 Mile, a stunning 100 mile trail through the Brecon Beacons with over 6,000 m of climbing and 10 checkpoints. Enjoy wild scenery, live GPS tracking and a memorable finisher buckle for your achievement.

Join the Railway Ultra on 25 July 2026 for a scenic riverside run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Pick distances from 9 to 37 miles and enjoy aid stations and nearby pubs.

Ultra X Wales brings runners to the stunning Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 and 26 July 2026, offering distances from 12 km up to 110 km. Well supported aid stations, lenient cut offs and on site camping make it a bold but welcoming..

Run the South West Coast 50 from Dunster basecamp beneath Dunster Castle, a scenic 50 km loop on the coastal path and Exmoor with about 1600 m of climb. 25 km and 10 km options plus full support and camping suit runners and brisk walkers.

Run or walk as far as you like in the 7 hour Ooops I Ran It Again event at scenic Dare Valley Country Park, from 3 km to ultra distances. Finishers earn themed medals and distance pins, with aid stations, vegan snacks and free parking, and..

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.