Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2026-2027

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Brierley Hill in October 2026. Choose between 400m and 800m intervals in solo, double, or relay formats for a unique racing experience. This event is open to all participants aged 18 and over.

Timed trail event in the Forest of Bere using a 3.28 mile out and back lap with distances from 5 km to ultra. Aid station offers sweet and savoury food including potatoes and vegan options; 20% of proceeds support Forestry England.

Half marathon and 10km around RAF Greenham Common in Berkshire on a flat, traffic free course. The in-person event supports New Life Special Care Babies and includes water stations and a children’s race.

A 23 mile trail race across the Quantock Hills at Greatwood, Over Stowey in 2026. The event also offers the Pegasus Challenge four person relay; participants must be 16 or older and entry fees are GBP 44.04 to 49.46.

An off road charity marathon between Salisbury and Winchester along the Clarendon Way, with a full 26.2 mile race and a 5 mile Mini. Organised by local Rotary clubs, the event provides maps, GPX files, and a printed Souvenir Program.

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.

A flexible 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River towpath. Run one 5.24-mile lap or see how many you can complete. The scenic route passes through countryside with views towards Windsor Castle.

Set in the scenic Sence Valley Forestry Park, this flexible 6 hour event allows you to run as many 3.3 mile laps as you choose. Experience a mix of woodland trails and lakeside paths with distances ranging from 5k to ultramarathon.

An ultramarathon at Turvey House where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour. Solo, paired, and time capped options are available, with chip timing, an aid station, first aid, porta loos, and prizes.

At Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 10 October 2026, the Inflatable 5K offers 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km lap options with giant inflatables, music zones and finishers medals. Children 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

A 55 km circular, self navigated trail around the Forest of Dean that mixes technical single track, riverside running and ridge views. Beechenhurst is race HQ; aid stations, medical support and a separate canicross category are provided.

A guided trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills covering about 13 miles with 300 m of ascent. Groups are led by qualified Run Leaders, there is a stocked refreshment point and participants receive a finisher's medal.

A weekend LDWA long-distance event of around 50 miles based at Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops via the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks. Entry is for LDWA members 18+ with a recent 30 mile qualification and mandatory kit and tracker..

A trail event at Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race; the route is marked and chip timed and the event includes race photos, a themed medal and an on-site event village.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.

A trail race on 11 October 2026 covering about 6 miles through an AONB near Doward and Ross-on-Wye, featuring single track, woodland, riverbanks and a notable hill climb, with marshals, a water station and limited entry for runners aged 17..

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

MacTuffX Swindon features a series of repetition based running formats including solo and team categories. Participants choose between multiple 400m or 800m loops in this structured athletic event for adults.

A new fell race on the Cat's Back ridge in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m ascent. The partly marked, rocky route requires full kit and appropriate fell shoes and is open to runners aged 16 and over.

Trail races on 17 October 2026 around the Isle of Purbeck and part of the Jurassic Coast, with a **102 km** ultra and a **54 km** ultra, marked courses, outposts and mandatory safety kit for each distance.