Trail Running calendar near Swindon 2026-2027

A 55 km circular trail in the Forest of Dean that requires GPX navigation across single track, ridges and riverside sections. The event offers staffed aid stations, canicross category, support vehicles and a finishers medal.

A 50-mile LDWA members-only event from Crowcombe Village Hall, run as two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks to showcase West Somerset in autumn. Pre-selection entry, mandatory kit, a live tracker and qualifying prior distanc..

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..

A community-run event in Old Basing with chip-timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K family fun run, raising funds for Friends of Old Basing Schools.

MacTuffX Swindon on 11 October 2026 at County Ground combines ten prescribed Xercises with repeated runs in Classic and 2X formats, offering solo, doubles and five-person relay entries for adults aged 18 and over.

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.

A community off road running event in Marshfield on Sunday 11 October 2026 with children's and adult distances. Entries support Marshfield Primary School and the routes use temporary access across private land.

Black To The Trails 2026 brings family friendly and longer trail runs to Blaise Castle in Bristol on 11 October 2026, with 1K, 5K and 10K options and free entry for under 16s.

Trail event at Burnbake Forest Lodges near Corfe Castle on 17 October 2026. Three marked routes of 24 km, 12 km and 6 km run on technical coastal and marshland trails with steep climbs, and outposts require a reusable cup.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring & Streatley using Thames Path and Ridgeway routes in four 25 mile out and back spurs. The event has 16 aid stations, full medical support, a 28 hour cut off and mandatory kit and qualifier requirements.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible distances from 3km up to 50km. The event includes themed medals, finishers' goody bags with a vegan option, aid stations, free parking and basic venue facilities.

A guided 10 miles trail run around the Chilterns, following canals and reservoirs and passing Britain’s oldest post windmill. The event includes a run leader, trail technique instruction and a finisher’s medal.

Join the Aberfan Memorial Run in Merthyr Tydfil to honour the 1966 victims and support the Aberfan Memorial Charity. Choose 5 km to ultra on a scenic tarmac loop along the Taff Trail with flexible start times and official timing.

Roughly 12K trail run on bridle paths and the Imber Range near the Westbury White Horse on 18 October 2026. Limited to 200 places so book early for a bespoke finisher medal and category prizes.

A multi terrain trail event in Stockland, East Devon on 18 October 2026 offering 10 km, 5 km and 3 km routes across fields, lanes and river crossings, with village hall HQ and on site refreshments.

Keynsham Dandy is an off-road race on 18 October 2026 organised by Town and Country Harriers; the roughly 12.5 mile course starts in Keynsham and includes the revived Compton Dando route with a stream, with Race HQ at The New Inn.

Trail running in Wyre Forest on 18 October 2026 with a timed half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven option, finishers medals, category prizes, medical cover and fully marshalled, signed routes.

An off‑road cross‑country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire, covering about 6 miles across varied terrain and water crossings. Entry is limited to 300 runners, with medals and category prizes including team awards.

The Blackdown Hill Challenge on 18 October 2026 is a trail running event from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds, featuring a 866 ft climb and wide views. A shorter adult trail of about 4.5 km is also offered.