Trail Running calendar near Swindon 2026-2027

A trail running event using the West Somerset Railway steam line, offering *11 km*, *11 miles* and a full marathon. Runners travel by steam train to their start points and finish outside Minehead Station, with routes through the Quantock Hi..

A guided 18-mile trail run on the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, led at a social group pace. Meeting in Great Malvern, the route follows the ridge summits and returns via quieter hillside and woodland trails.

A 50K ridge-line trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover, fully marked with three main aid stations and a 9-hour time limit.

Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge on 17 April 2027 offers 50 km, 25 km and 10 km looped routes from Windsor Racecourse with full support and marked trails.

Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are..

Traverse the mountains and forests of the Brecon Beacons National Park with 10, 20, or 40 mile trail options. Enjoy a fully marked course and well stocked checkpoints in this canicross friendly mountain challenge.

Guided marathon through the Chiltern Hills with qualified run leaders, checkpoints, and a wooden finisher medal on 17 April 2027.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate plus a Run in Colour for children aged 4 to 11. Fees vary by age and affiliation.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

A last-person-standing Backyard Ultra at the Medieval Village, Cosmeston Lakes: runners repeat a fixed **6706 m** loop each hour until one athlete completes one more loop than anyone else. Camping and on-site facilities are provided.

A family-oriented inflatable obstacle course and fun run in St Albans on 24 April 2027, with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, on-course water and finisher medals. Group, family and charity discounts are offered.

A 13 mile offroad trail on the Malvern Hills on 24 April 2027, starting from the Elim Arts Centre. The course passes woodlands and a ridge top at Wynds Point with multiple aid stations, staffed checkpoints and a café at race headquarters.

A walking and running event around Bath with routes of 12.5, 17, 21 and 26.5 miles over public footpaths, staffed checkpoints, a finisher's medal and post-event refreshments.

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk from Holdgate Church on 24 April 2027 offering 22 mile and 10 mile routes that climb to Abdon Burf and return via the Jack Mytton Way, with checkpoints and refreshments.

Lap based timed running event at Tilgate Park in Crawley offering distances from 5 km to ultra on a 5.3 km out and back course. Flexible start times and paid medal or lower cost no medal entry options are offered.

A multi-distance running event at Pingles Centre, Nuneaton on 24 April 2027 with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K plus virtual participation.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

A multi-distance trail running event at St Giles House in April 2027 with marathon, shorter races, junior options, virtual entries, camping and charity fundraising.

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A Bronze Ticket backyard ultra on Portland where competitors run a 6,706 m loop each hour until one runner remains. The route offers coastal views, quarries and mixed surfaces, with on-site camping, chip timing and medic cover.