Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2026-2027

The Cider 5K.ish on 17 July 2026 is a one-lap, undulating trail at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The route crosses fields and tracks, has a 90 minute cut off, and is limited to 136 entrants.

A solo 12 hour trail challenge on a private Dorset farm where runners and walkers complete laps at their own pace and collect a medal and goodies. Entry is limited to 204, minimum age 18, with optional weekend camping.

A weekend trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall, featuring 50 km, marathon, 16 mi, 12 km and a 2 km LittleFeet run, with camping, glamping, on-site village activities and stocked aid stations including PH1000 electrolyte.

Trail races on the private Merthyr Mawr Estate within Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve, featuring a 12K course and a new 40K route that extends along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

An evening trail event at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 with 10K, 5K and a 1.5K accessible loop supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Fully marked trails, chip timing and an aid station on the 10K.

Three point to point ultramarathon distances along the Wales Coast Path from Rhossili Bay to Cardiff Bay. Marked coastal and forest routes with checkpoints, GPS tracking, a compulsory kit list and drop bag access on the 100 mile course.

Outdoor obstacle and mud run events at Huntley Estate in July 2026, including an obstacle race, a mostly-obstacle-free mud run, and a 1 km kids race; medals and event shirts are provided for participants and marshals.

An endurance event at Huntley Estate on July 18, 2026 that pairs eight physical strength tests with 1 kilometre off-road runs after each test, with official times, medals, age group categories, parking and space for spectators.

An obstacle 5k at Worcester Racecourse on 18 July 2026 with mixed grass and pavement sections. Participants must be 13 or older, there is a £50 minimum fundraising target, and onsite facilities include toilets and refreshments.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Stoke Park in Guildford on 18 July 2026 with staggered wave starts. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; participants must be 13 or older.

The Bell Plod on 19 July 2026 is a one-lap trail fun run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course crosses fields, grass and tracks and is open to ages 4 and over with children under 10 accompanied by an adult.

A relaxed one lap trail run near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026, held on a private farm across fields and tracks. Minimum age 4, children under 10 must be accompanied and entries are limited to 100.

A two lap trail event on farmland in Dorset on 19 July 2026, covering about 10 km over natural terrain with a two and a half hour cut off. Camping is available over the weekend and entries are limited.

Fully marked trail races at Winwick Hall feature 10k and 5k routes plus a 2k children’s fun run. Courses cross grassland and country paths, on-course support and charity donations to the Bruce Green Foundation are part of the event.

Multi-distance runs along the Wye Valley Greenway, including a long lit tunnel section. Mostly flat routes on former railway track with feed stations, clear marking and event medals for 5 km or longer.

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

A traditional off road fell race of about 4 miles and 1000 ft of ascent on Exmoor, running from Bossington National Trust car park to Selworthy Beacon and back. Self navigation is required and prizes are awarded in gender and age categories..

A chip-timed *5-mile* summer cross country at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on 19 July 2026, held for PJC's 50th Anniversary. Woodland trails, on-site refreshments and online entry with member and non-member fee tiers.

A 10 km mixed-terrain event around Valley Park and Knightwood split into five timed stages, featuring chip timing, marshals, a kids Twiglet Tour, on-course water and food at the finish.

A new 10 km trail from Ross on Wye along the River Wye with off road terrain and riverside wildlife. Entry is £14.99 via PayPal, minimum age 15, and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.