Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

The Coombe Keynes 10K is a scenic trail race celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025. Set in the picturesque village of Coombe Keynes, the race takes participants through the historic Lulworth Estate, featuring a mix of chalk downland and woodland paths. The 10km course offers stunning views and is..

The Blade Runner is a 7-mile multi-terrain race held on the Oakdale plateau near Cardiff, starting and finishing at wind turbines. The course loops around the village of Manmoel, offering an undulating and scenic route suitable for various running abilities, though not wheelchair accessible. The eve..

The Greystones 10K Trail Run takes place at Greystones Farm Nature Reserve in Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire. Scheduled for June 22, 2025, this scenic 10-kilometer race features an undulating course combining quiet country roads and countryside views, suitable for beginners. The event is orga..

Midsummer Murder is a challenging trail running event held in the scenic Hambleden Valley near Henley on Thames. The race offers two distances: a 10.4-mile course and a tougher 14.3-mile half marathon, both featuring hilly terrain with multiple climbs and approximately 75% off-road paths. Runners ex..

The Snickerthon is a multi-lap running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre, offering participants a choice of distances including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. The course features a mix of paths and footpaths, set in a scenic environment where runners may encounter wild..

The Dunstable Downs Half Marathon is a challenging off-road trail race held at the National Trust's Dunstable Downs estate in the Chiltern Hills, UK. Covering 21.2 km with over 450 meters of elevation, the course features rugged chalk ridge trails, ridgeline views, steep hills, exhilarating descents..

The Summer DirtRun 3 at Wyre Forest is a 10km off-road running event held at the Callow Hill Visitor Centre in Wyre Forest, Kidderminster, UK. The single-lap course takes runners through scenic tracks and trails within the forest, offering a challenging and natural terrain experience. The event welc..

The Otter Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Kingsbury Water Park near Sutton Coldfield, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile flat course that loops around five ponds and a river, offering scenic views and varied terrain including grass, gravel, and short asphalt sections. Runne..

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three consecutive days: a 5-mile multi-terrain run with family entertainment, an 8.1-mile cross-country trail race, and a 13.1-mile half marathon, coll..

The Maverick X Series South Downs 2025 is an ultra running event held at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, spanning the Hampshire and Sussex border. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, it offers four routes: Ultra (51 km, +1294 m elevation), Long (42 km), Middle (21.5 km), and Short (9 km). The course features..

The Mynd Drover is an organized walking and running event held around the scenic Longmynd area, organized by friends of St Lawrence’s Primary School in Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a 26-mile or 13-mile route, both featuring self-navigation with checkpoints offering snacks and ref..

The Jennett's Park urban orienteering event, hosted by Berkshire Orienteers (BKO) in Bracknell, offers three courses: Long (5.8 km straight line, 8.2 km optimal), Medium (4 km straight line, 5.4 km optimal), and Short (2.4 km straight line, 2.5 km optimal). Suitable for all abilities, the event emph..

The Maverick Adidas Terrex X-Series South Downs is a challenging trail running event held in Hampshire, UK. It offers multiple race distances including 51K, 42K, 21.5K, and 9K, catering to a range of abilities. The event is part of the tough and scenic X Series, known for its brutal yet stunning cou..

The Hangers Way 50K is a scenic ultramarathon event that takes place in the beautiful Hampshire countryside, starting at Alice Holt Country Park and finishing at Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This point-to-point trail run features a fully marked course that showcases the unique landscapes of the are..

The Damerham Dash is a family-friendly running event held at Damerham Sportsfield in Damerham, UK. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km run along a fully marked, undulating course that winds through beautiful countryside, bridlepaths, and farmland not usually open to the public. The event w..

The Summer Bumble Bimble is a scenic trail running event held in the Bromsgrove countryside, starting and finishing at the Park Gate Inn. Scheduled for June 29, 2025, it offers two distance options: a 5-mile route through Dodford countryside and Nutnells Wood, and a more challenging 11-mile course e..

The Abbotts Ann Trail Runs, hosted by Muddy Runners, take place in the scenic Hampshire countryside near Andover, specifically at Bulbery Sports Fields, Abbotts Ann. The event features challenging yet beautiful undulating trail routes with spectacular views across the Test Valley. Participants can c..

The Summer DirtRun 4 at Kinver Edge is an off-road running event held at Kinver Edge & The Rock Houses in Stourbridge, UK. Scheduled for July 2, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5km single lap and a 10km double lap route that takes runners through scenic tracks and trails. The event welcomes ru..

The Devil's Punchbowl 10k is a guided trail run held in the scenic Devil's Punchbowl, a natural amphitheatre located in Hindhead, Surrey. This 10km route offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience featuring beautiful trails and rolling hills, with pauses at hilltops to admire spectacular views. T..

Faccombe Backyard Ultra, hosted by And-Over Trail Events, is an endurance running challenge held on the private Faccombe Estate in Hampshire, UK. Known as one of the toughest backyard ultras globally, the event features a 4.167-mile loop with 750 feet of elevation, run entirely off-road on establish..