Trail Running calendar near Thatcham 2026-2027

A 100 mile continuous trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford with about 11,000 feet of climbing and a sub 30 hour limit. The race is a Western States qualifier and the 16th annual edition on 8 August 2026.

Two trail distances along the Mendip Way on 8 August 2026, finishing at Uphill Sands Beach. The routes feature woodlands, hilltop views and coastal terrain with aid stations and a cupless policy.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A muddy double loop trail race at Bordon with woodland, sandy open areas and technical single track. Spectators can see runners several times close to the arena.

A riverside race series from Barnes along the Thames Path offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances. Flat out and back courses are marked and marshalled with staffed checkpoints and professional medical cover.

The Hart 4 is a four-hour trail relay where teams of four race a scenic 4km loop at Minley Manor. With categories for male, female, and mixed teams, it's a fun, traffic-free challenge. The event features chip timing, medals for all, and a l..

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside. Choose between three distances starting from Luton Sports Village with access to full leisure facilities including showers and a café.

A mainly trail 5k from Peveril Point to Anvil Point Lighthouse and back into Swanage, held as part of Swanage Lifeboat Week and one of six races in the Purbeck Trail Series.

A flexible seven hour timed challenge on a signed Thames-side loop near Egham, with options from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations are provided each lap.

Two trail ultra distances around Market Harborough that follow the Harborough Round and linked long distance footpaths. The event includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit requirements, GPX files and free guided recces to help with navig..

Trail races at Fyne Court Estate offer 5km and 10km options on undulating but well maintained trails in the Quantock Hills AONB. Wooden finisher medals are available as an optional extra to reduce waste.

This timed event on August 15, 2026, offers a flexible, multi-lap format on a smooth riverside course in Winchester. Runners can choose their start time and distance, from a single lap to an ultra marathon, within a 7-hour window. All finis..

An evening trail event near Dorchester with 5k and 10k routes through sunflower fields and bridleways. Routes include an aid station and finishers receive medals, while the event supports a local hospital charity.

A two day group recce run over a section of the Pilgrim's Reckoning route along the John Bunyan Way in Bedfordshire on 15 August and 16 August 2026. Participants can enter for one day or for both days, with specified booking fees.

Mynydd Maen Traverse is a running event near Pontypool featuring a 9.8 km route with 291 m of climb. It includes separate junior races and accepts team entries of three.

Celebrate twenty years of trail sports with a 15 mile run or a 15 km hike through scenic environments. Enjoy a flexible start format and post race rewards in a social pub garden setting.

Two Tunnels on 16 August 2026 in Bath offers distances from 500 m to 50 km, including marathon and relay options. Runners pass through two restored railway tunnels and the event donates £1 per runner to Sustrans.

South West Spartan at Badminton Park on August 16, 2026 features obstacle races across Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and Beast 21 km plus a kids race. Courses run through parkland, fields and woodland on mostly flat terrain with some small hills..

An off road half marathon on Sunday 16 August 2026 around Henfield, starting and finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. The course follows riverbank and a disused railway and offers onsite facilities, food and medals for finishers.

Run through the scenic trails of Southampton Common at this multi distance festival. Explore a Site of Special Scientific Interest featuring woodland and lakes while enjoying a well serviced event village.