Trail Running calendar near Stroud 2025-2026

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum..

Up on the Downs, hosted by Tri-Counties Trail Running, takes place at Breamore House near Salisbury. Runners can choose from 5k, 10k (about 11.5k), or a half marathon, all starting and finishing at Breamore House. The route is mainly trail,..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Join the Pitsford Water Trail Races on 1 March 2026 for scenic, fully marshaled trail runs around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options. Enjoy village views, finisher medal and free digital photos in a friendly countryside event..

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

The Imber Ultra is a challenging trail run of over 33 miles across the Wiltshire countryside, blending tough terrain with great views. The next edition is on 1 March 2026 and entries are expected to open around October 2025.

Join Thunder Races at Harrold Odell Country Park for scenic 25 km and 50 km trail runs through woodland and countryside. Marked routes, aid stations and finish medals make it a welcoming challenge for trail runners of all levels.

Tackle the Winter GMU around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options on scenic self guided routes. Chip timing, well stocked checkpoints and a technical finishers T shirt and bespoke medal await.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Tackle the Hateful 8 Ultra Loop on 7 March 2026 at Bridgend. Run as many 9 mile loops as you can in 8 hours over mixed terrain with steep climbs and technical forest descents, plus support, snacks and a bespoke finish medal.

Join the Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra on 7 March for scenic footpath and bridleway routes of 10 km, 25 km or 50 km starting at Dr Challoner's School. Run or walk to fundraise for Humanity Direct and earn a finisher medal.

Explore the Northamptonshire countryside at the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026 with 15.5 or 26.6 mile routes. Friendly checkpoints, hot drinks and a finisher certificate and badge make this a rewarding day out for walkers of any abilit..

Take on the Wight Riot, a mixed terrain coastal path run at Hordle Cliff West with stunning views of the Isle of Wight and passages past Sturt Pond. Choose a 5K or multiple lap ultra and earn a finisher medal for every completed lap.

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

Tackle the Hundred Hills 50 km, a challenging trail ultra at Stonor Park near Henley on Thames with two 25 km loops and 4000 ft of ascent. Five aid stations and hot food at the finish make for strong support.

Take on the Maverick Hampshire Trail at Matterley Basin, a scenic, undulating route through South Downs woodland with panoramic views to Cheesefoot Head. Choose 5 km, 16 km or a challenging 24 km half marathon and enjoy timed results, finis..

Run from Swanage seafront to the ruined Corfe Castle along chalk and sandy trails past Old Harry Rocks and Studland, with 11, 17 and 21 km routes. Finishers ride a private steam train back to Swanage for a memorable finish.

Join the Dashing Dog Charity Run at Dare Valley Country Park for a 7 hour time challenge where you choose how many laps to run. Support local dog rehoming charities and enjoy scenic trails, medals and on course aid.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

Join a guided 13 mile trail run around Guildford's Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill, Shere and the North Downs Way. Enjoy a friendly group pace, kit support and optional post run refreshments.