Trail Running calendar near Thatcham 2026-2027

Keynsham Dandy is an off road 12.5 mile race in October organised by Town and Country Harriers with race HQ at The New Inn in Keynsham. The route includes the revived Compton Dando section which crosses a stream.

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Cross-country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire on 18 October 2026, run over about 6 miles of off road terrain with water crossings and varied surfaces. Entries are limited to 300 and participants must be at least 17 years old.

Seven consecutive offroad race days at Pengethley Manor from 19 to 25 October 2026 with a seven hour time limit each day and distances from 5k to ultra. Each day awards a unique Halloween themed medal and a virtual option is available.

An offroad Halloween race at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit. In-person and virtual entries are available and paid verified finishes receive themed medals.

Part of a Halloween race series at Pengethley Manor, The Scary Scamper offers 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on a tough off road loop with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option worldwide.

Part of a Halloween series at Pengethley Manor, The Creepy Crawl offers 5k to ultra distances on an offroad, lap-based course with a seven hour time limit. Virtual entries and themed medals are available for paid participants.

A Halloween themed offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour time limit. In person and virtual entries are available and medals are themed to the series.

A Halloween series race at Pengethley Manor with 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options and a seven hour time limit. The offroad course runs inside the manor grounds and includes a hill and vineyard sections.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

A Halloween series event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances on a tough offroad course with vineyard laps. Entrants have seven hours to finish and virtual participation is available.

IOW Backyard Ultra is planned for 24 October 2026 at Robin Hill on the Isle of Wight. Organised by Wild Isle Events, it is presented as the island's first official Backyard Ultra and shows a free registration of interest option.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

Wight Lines is a mixed terrain coastal run at Milford on Sea with views of the Isle of Wight. Runners choose distances from 5K to ultra marathon and complete 5.3 km laps, with on course aid and a finishers medal for one lap or more.

The Zombie Shuffle at Pengethley Manor offers 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra options on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit. Virtual entries are available worldwide with medal options for paid entrants.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Looped 7K and 10K courses near Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let entrants choose distances from 7K to 40 mile ultra on the day, with aid station, drop bag access, pacers, crew support and medical cover.

A 20 km fell race in the Mendip Hills on 25 October 2026, based at the Charterhouse Centre near Blagdon, Bristol. The trail course has about 420 m of climb and offers both pre entry and entry on the day.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026, offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free photos and a bag of Halloween treats.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.