Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2026-2027

Pretty Muddy 5k at Sandwell Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026 is a muddy obstacle course with staggered wave starts and a minimum fundraising target. Facilities include toilets and refreshments but it is not wheelchair accessible.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum offering 5km or 10km routes over multi-terrain, raising funds for local charities with limited online-only entries and basic on-site facilities.

A fell race held since 1986 at The Whistle Inn near Garn yr Erw, Blaenavon, with an 8 km/300 m ascent option and a 5/984 ft option. Entries are accepted on the day or online and runners should carry appropriate safety kit.

A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry in the Cotswolds where runners repeat a 6706 m loop every hour until one person remains. Camping and on-site facilities are provided; early bird entry is £75.

Trail races on 14 June 2026 in Cheddar Gorge and the Mendip Hills offer distances from 1 km to Marathon plus an Omnium multi event. Courses include marked trails, varied terrain, frequent feed stations and event medals for 6 km and longer.

Trail races in Kingsclere, Hampshire on Sunday 14 June 2026 with marathon, half marathon and 10k on clearly marked single-lap off-road courses. Marshals are stationed along the routes and parking is available nearby.

A 10 km trail race on the private Lulworth Estate in south Dorset, combining a village fête atmosphere with a scenic, hilly course on chalk downland and woodland paths. Proceeds benefit the Coombe Keynes Trust.

Run as many 3.28 mile laps as you wish along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal. This flexible timed event caters to all distances from 5k to ultra marathon with a seven hour time limit and a relaxed start window.

WildRox brings a test of strength and endurance to the Huntley Estate in Gloucestershire. Complete eight physical challenges and eight kilometers of off road running to earn your finisher medal and official time.

A rural 5 km family fun run and walk in Long Wittenham on 14 June 2026, on signed and marshalled footpaths through Neptune and Paradise Wood. There are age category awards, a midway drinks station, refreshments and a fastest villager prize.

Race 3 of the Northants 5 km Series runs near Silverstone at Blackpit Farm on Wednesday 17th June. The multi terrain course passes woodlands, lakeside lawns and farmland and all finishers receive a bespoke 5 km medal.

Rodney's Pillar is a confirmed 5.2 km race near Criggion Village Hall on 18 June 2025, featuring 280 m of ascent and both pre-entry and on the day registration with fees of £7 and £10.

An evening 10 km trail race around the high points of Milford and Brocton on Cannock Chase. The course is self navigation with route arrows and a suggested GPX file; entry is £10 and any profits go to Muscular Dystrophy.

Point-to-point races along the Three Shires Way offering a 50 mile ultra and a marathon through Bucks, Beds and Northants with on-course aid, mandatory kit requirements, finish medals and downloadable GPX routes.

A weekend festival at the Pinkery Centre in Exmoor National Park with trail runs, long walks, a sunset swim, guest speakers, social evenings and film screenings, featuring distances from 1.5 km up to 30 miles.

A trail event on the Malvern Hills offering *27 miles* with about 5000 ft ascent or *15 miles* to Black Hill. Routes use tracks and paths, include staffed checkpoints with snacks, and finish at Colwall Village Hall.

Two self-navigating trail routes on 20 June 2026 finishing at Ludlow Castle, with mixed terrain through the Marches of England. Options include an approximately 30 mile ultra and a 14 to 15 mile half with parking and optional transport from..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Bristol with interval based running challenges. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats across 400m and 800m repetitions in this organized summer event for adults.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at The Common in Southampton on 20 June 2026 where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide through a marked route while raising funds for cancer research. Waves start every 15 minutes.

A 5 km obstacle event on The Downs in Bristol on 20 June 2026 where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide across a mainly grassy course. Waves run every 15 minutes, a fundraising target of £50 applies and finishers receive a..