Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.

Tackle the North Downs Way 100, a continuous 103 mile trail from Farnham to Ashford across the Surrey and Kent ridgelines with a 30 hour time limit. Limited to 250 starters and a Western States qualifier, it is a classic, scenic ultra.

Take on the 47 mile MTC Windsor Ultra along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston. Enjoy riverside views, checkpoint support and a bespoke finisher medal while you tackle this scenic endurance challenge.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 km through the Ramsbury Estate, starting and finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Choose standard or canicross entries and celebrate with a medal and a post race beer from the brewery.

Run 100k or 50k around Market Harborough in the Foxton Hound Ultra, with scenic trails through Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and village lanes. Supported aid stations and guided recces make this a classic English ultra challenge.

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK, organized by Relish The Great Outdoors, offer a unique set of events across a city-centre route that includes Bath’s Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m). Distances range from 500m Colourburs..

Run the Southampton Running Festival on 16 August 2026 at Southampton Common with 5K, 10K, half marathon and junior races. Scenic laps through woodland, ponds and parkland, plus an event village and a focus on sustainability.

The Beast of Llangattock is a scenic but rugged trail race in Powys offering distances from 10 km to 51 km. Expect limestone views, stiff climbs, well stocked aid and strict mandatory kit to keep runners safe.

Run the Summer Green Man Ultra around Bristol on the Community Forest Path, choose 45 mile or 30 mile clockwise loops, self navigated with checkpoints for water and timing. Expect woodland views, tough terrain and a bespoke finisher medal.

Enjoy scenic trail running and canicross around Wimbleball Lake on August 28, 2026, with 5K and 10K routes for runners and dog teams. Camping, parking and toilets on site make it a relaxed lakeside race day with medals for all finishers.

Run through dramatic Welsh hills at the Black Cattle Ultra on 29 August 2026, with 44 mile and 33 mile options that tackle mountain terrain, woodland vales and a Castell Coch finish. Hosted by Ridge Runners in Cardiff, this route rewards bo..

Join the Plum 10K on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, a friendly community race hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a welcoming vibe and strong club support from one of Worcestershire's established running clubs.

Run through Alexandra Gardens with views of Windsor Castle at the Windsor Trail Run on 30 August 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon, enjoy chip timing, free race photos and a lively event village.

Tackle the wild Shropshire Hills at Carding Mill Valley with scenic 13.1 mile and 26.2 mile trail races through the Long Mynd. Well marked routes, aid stations and marshals make this a classic, challenging day out for trail runners.

The RIDUM is a 30-mile ultra marathon held in South East Wales, following the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk. This challenging trail run features 4,252 feet of elevation, taking participants across ridge tops around the Caerphilly basin with..

Take on the Joust Races 2026, a friendly 24 hour multi lap running challenge at Top Barn Camping with a well marked, mostly flat loop and a lively campsite atmosphere. Enter solo or with a team for a memorable endurance weekend.

Explore the Jurassic Coast on a guided, non competitive 30 mile trail run starting and finishing at Studland Bay. The route visits Corfe Castle, Old Harry Rocks and Kimmeridge Bay and suits runners with long run training.

Run along the River Thames at Temple Island Meadows with half marathon, 10K and junior races supporting Royal Berks Charity. Enjoy mixed undulating trails, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and a lively event village.

Run scenic trails in the Surrey Hills at Farnham Pilgrim on 13 September 2026, with hilly routes and great views. Pick a half or full marathon and enjoy friendly marshals, water stations and a lively finish at The Sands Recreation Ground.

Take on the Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra in the Black Mountains on a scenic 4.2 miles loop of trail and tarmac with one climb and mostly flat running. Run a loop every one hour until the last person standing wins; hit 32 miles to earn a m..