Trail Running calendar near Thatcham 2025-2026

Rhino Run takes place at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club on the River Thames, Wraysbury, near Egham. The course is a 3.28-mile out-and-back along the Thames, with optional 5k and 10k options (the 10k is two 5k laps). It’s a 6-hour challenge, allowing participants to run from 5k to an ultra distance..

G3 no.1 is a trail running event in the G3 Series held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey GU4 8SE. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with the start line and event car park located at Newlands Corner. The event offers bundled options for multi-race participation: 3 x..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is a night-time trail running event at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, set in the Surrey Hills. It offers a night-time 10-mile, 10K and 5K races, plus Canix events and 1K/2K kids’ races for 3–11 year-olds. The undulating, muddy courses wind through woodlands beneath the stars..

North Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile guided trail from St Martha’s Hill, Guildford, Surrey, along and back along the North Downs Way, including the famous Box Hill. Organised by Running Adventures, the event is designed as an approachable introduction to ultra running, with the route cared for by..

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43-mile point-to-point ultramarathon from The Shoulder of Mutton Pub in Wendover to The Stowe Centre near London’s Little Venice. The route crosses the M25 by bridge and follows the Grand Union Canal towpath into London, finishing near Paddington. The course comprises a..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Hankley Common 10km is a guided trail run located at Hankley Common Lower Car Park in Elstead, Surrey. This scenic 10km route offers runners the chance to explore beautiful trails rich in wildlife and historical interest, including the Atlantic Wall replica used for D-Day training. The course fe..

The Dirty Devil Stampede is a challenging and muddy running event held at the Bovington Tank Range in Bovington Lane. Participants can choose from 5k, 10k, or 15k distances, with a special Dark 10k race taking place at dusk on a different course. The race takes place on an army training ground, offe..

Arundel & SDW Winter Trails 2026 is a double gold-rated trail event along the South Downs, finishing in Arundel. Runners choose between a marathon along the South Downs Way from Heyshott to Arundel (featuring river runs, rolling fields, and a Gurkha Suspension bridge) and a 15-mile option that detou..

The Crocodile Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Ryton Pools Country Park near Coventry in Warwickshire. The course is a runnable, relatively flat 3.3-mile loop around pools and open pasture with crushed stone paths and some minor rises. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish w..

Stonehenge Stomp, organized by the City of Salisbury Athletics & Running Club, is a non-competitive walking event held near Stonehenge in Wiltshire. The 36th edition is scheduled for Sunday 25 January 2026. Participants can tackle 10, 20, 30 or 40 km on fully marked trails (all routes offer Stonehen..

Set in Moors Valley Country Park & Forest near Ringwood, Dorset, the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail Series Half Marathon & 10K offers two woodland trail routes. Participants can choose the Half Marathon (two laps) or the 10K (one lap) across forest gravel paths. The event is fully marked with aid stati..

Organized by RunThrough UK, Windsor Trail Run takes place at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, with a backdrop of Windsor Castle. Held on Sunday 25 January 2026, the event offers a flat, scenic trail course suitable for both 10K and Half Marathon distances. Runners enjoy well-marked trails, steady elevati..

Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series: Race Two is the second in Nice Work's eco-friendly two-race series held at Pippingford Park Manor, Nutley, East Sussex. The event offers 10-mile and 5-mile trail races on hard-packed paths and forest trails through Ashdown Forest, featuring hilly sections and pictu..

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is a last-man/woman-standing race staged at Longbridge Farm Barns near Litlington in Alfriston, England. Each loop is 4.2 miles and begins on the hour, with competitors required to be inside the corral when the bell rings, continuing until only one runner remains ab..

G3 Series – G3 no.2 is a running event held at a field off Hound House Road, Surrey GU5 9JG. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with the start line and car park clearly signposted by flags and signs. Entry remains open until 29 January 2026. A notable feature is the bundled discount..

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Featuring multi-terrain, undulating courses, the race offers 10-mile and 5-mile distances suitable for various fitness levels, along with a junior run for younger participants. R..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

Big Bear Events' Squirrel Challenge happens at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB (Welton Road). The format centers on a 3.3-mile off-road loop, largely on new crushed-stone paths (about 80% runnable) with the final route to be decided in autumn to incorporate new park sections. In a 6-hour window, par..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse landscapes and solid terrain, providing a unique blend of tra..