Trail Running calendar near Thatcham 2026-2027

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on Saturday 10 October 2026, offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, on-course water and finishers medals.

Trail event at Box Hill, Surrey offering 21K, 31K and 50K options on marked routes with marshal support, chip timed results and a finish village with a themed medal and free race photos.

A circular 55 km trail ultra in the Forest of Dean using a GPX navigation route. The course mixes technical single track, riverside sections and viewpoints, includes on-course aid stations and a canicross category.

A ten hour lap event at Pippingford Park where participants aim to complete ten laps of roughly three, four or five mile loops. Each lap must finish back at the race village within the hour and the final grade is set by the shortest loop co..

A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.

A military‑inspired obstacle mud run at Hever Castle on 10–11 October 2026, offering **3K**, **6K**, and **12K** courses, obstacles modelled on Royal Marines training, a survival experience, and an event village with music and attractions.

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.

Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team aw..

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Two fully marked trail races around Grafham Water from Marlow Park, offering a 10k and a half marathon with GPX routes, on-course support, age limits and cupless provision. Prizes and a finisher medal are included.

FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs on 11 October 2026 offers chip timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K fun run at Old Basing and Lychpit Recreation Ground. Proceeds support Friends of Old Basing Schools.

MacTuffX Swindon on 11 October 2026 at County Ground mixes ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or five person relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions and entry options for different distances.

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.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

A community-focused trail event at Blaise Castle Estate offering 1K, 5K and 10K distances, cultural food, live music and activities. Organised by Black Trail Runners to increase ethnic diversity in UK trail running.

Trail runs at Burnbake Forest near Corfe Castle on 17 October 2026, using coastal and inland paths of the Jurassic Coast. Distances are Half Marathon 24 km, Middle 12 km and Short 6 km, with one outpost on the Half Marathon.

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.

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex footpaths, navigated from written route directions with checkpoints, food included and a ten hour completion objective.

A guided 10-mile trail run through the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill; includes trail technique coaching and a finisher’s medal for 2026. On-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station.