Trail Running calendar near Thatcham 2025-2026

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometer ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, UK. The race features an anticlockwise loop starting and finishing in Chesham, passing iconic landmarks such as Ashridge Estate, Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill, Bledlow Ridge, and Great Hampden. With..

Shires and Spires is a five-distance circular multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, with start and finish at Naseby Village Hall. Runners choose from 10K (road), Half Marathon, Three-Quarter Marathon (19.1 miles), Marathon (26.6 miles) or Ultra Marathon (35 miles). The route..

North Downs Way 50 is a 50-mile point-to-point ultramarathon hosted by Centurion Running, running along the North Downs Way National Trail from Farnham, Surrey to Knockholt Pound near Greater London. The route features about 5,600 feet (1,700 m) of ascent and reflects the first 50 miles of the NDW10..

Jurassic Coast Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge Series along Dorset’s World Heritage coastline. Distances: 100km, 75km, ~50km and ~25km, plus a Weymouth Marathon loop and Bridport 10K. The course runs from Corfe Castle via Swanage, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with Weymouth at halfway, then on..

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greenery. Suitable for runners of all levels, the event fosters a f..

Farmmageddon is an endurance running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU. Returning for its second year, the event features a challenging 100-mile race completed over 32 hours across two days. The course consists of a 5.3 km loop combining trail, grassland, and some tarmac paths, suit..

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is Ultra Challenge’s flagship Capital-to-Coast trek from Richmond to Brighton. On 23-24 May 2026, it offers a full 100km route with ~1500 m of ascent, plus shorter options of about 50km and 25km, including a Brighton 25km loop. The course traverses Surrey and Sussex..

The Fox is a RunThrough Trails event set in the Surrey countryside, offering three trail distances: 20k, 41k and 62k. Runners start at different venues—Merrist Wood College in Worplesdon (20k), West Clandon Village Hall (41k), and Burys Field in Godalming (62k)—before all finish back at Burys Field...

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the race follows a way-marked, flat towpath through urban and rura..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139km) trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. Run by Runaway Racing, it’s a historic journey along a route used for more than 5,000 years. The course is marked with permanent Ridgeway s..

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race in Kent, launching in 2026 as part of the Three Castles 50km Ultra weekend. Starting at Little Fant Farm near Maidstone and finishing in Tonbridge, the course follows the River Medway, passing historic sites like East Farleigh’s stone brid..

The Three Castles 50km Ultra Marathon is a scenic race held in Kent, England, starting in Rochester and finishing at Tonbridge athletics track. The flat course follows the River Medway, passing three medieval castles, charming villages, and lush countryside along the Medway Valley Walk. Runners expe..

Beat The Sunset 50km is a multi-terrain ultramarathon in Maidenhead, starting and finishing at Summerleaze Park. The 50 km course is a flat, single-lap route taking in the Thames Path, Jubilee River and Green Way, with about 75% off-road terrain and around 235 m of elevation. The event features a fu..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants run on a traffic-free 400-meter athletics track, with distances ranging from 5k to a 6-hour challenge, including half marathon, full marathon, and 50k ultra options...

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon based in Guildford, Surrey, covering about 13 miles. The route travels through the Surrey Hills, with highlights including St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and views from Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, including secti..

BigSea Trails (WATER) is a trail running event held on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, starting and finishing on the sandy Knoll Beach at Studland. Part of the Classic Element Trail Series, this race celebrates the element of water with routes that showcase stunning coastal and countryside scenery, inc..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..

Dell 10km takes place in the Hampshire countryside at Dummer Down Farm, hosted by Dummer Down Brewery. The event features a 10km multi-terrain route (and a Canicross 10km) that weaves through private farmland, woodlands, fields and local lanes, finishing back at the brewery taproom. The course is ab..

Centurion Running's South Downs Way 50km is a 50km non-stop trail ultra through the South Downs National Park. In 2026 it marks the 2nd Annual event, part of the World Trail Majors – Short Series. The course starts at Matterley Bowl near Winchester and finishes in the Event Field at Queen Elizabeth..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail run series. It starts from Cirencester Basecamp in the heart of the Cotswolds and offers Full 100 km, plus 75 km, 50 km, 25 km options, and a 10 km Cirencester leg. The 100 km loop threads rolling hills, villages and foo..