Trail Running calendar near The Sands 2026-2027

Trail races of 5 or 10 miles through forest tracks and lakeside paths at Moors Valley Country Park on 5 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, feed stations, medical support, and on-site parking.

Ware Festival of Running on Sunday 5 July 2026 features a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation. All proceeds support the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

Enjoy a guided 10km group trail run through the beautiful Thursley National Nature Reserve. This flat course features a famous boardwalk and is led by an experienced guide at a steady social pace.

A 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River in Slough on July 9, 2026. Participants complete laps of 5.24 miles, choosing their own distance. Every finisher gets a medal.

Enjoy a flexible midweek 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames. Run any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon on a flat signed course with a great aid station and finishers medal.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

Experience a varied multi terrain race through the woods and fields of Wiltshire. Runners can choose between a 6 mile course and a 2 km junior race with local refreshments provided at the finish.

A 24 hour multi terrain relay or solo race near Romford where competitors run repeated 5.75 mile laps in teams of two to eight, with one runner on course per team; camping and event services are available on site.

Follow Britains oldest trail through 5000 years of history on the Ridgeway. Choose between 50km or 100km distances and finish at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones with full medical and snack support.

Inflatable 5K in Southampton on 11 July 2026 is an inflatable obstacle course at Norfolk Showground. The 2026 edition is described as bigger and bouncier and past attendees noted friendly staff and fun obstacles.

Explore the ancient woodlands and chalky ridges of the Chiltern Hills with five trail distances ranging from 8km to a 50km ultra. Enjoy a plastic free racing experience starting from the historic market town of Princes Risborough.

This unique 50 km coastal trail run in Dorset features a fun challenge: try to finish before the runner designated as "the Ferry." The scenic out-and-back course passes landmarks like Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle. All participants recei..

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

Join a social guided trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills led by expert instructors. This non competitive 10k event features technique coaching and group runs for all abilities starting from Aldbury.

A teams event at The Packhorse in South Stoke on 11 July 2026 where three person teams in compulsory fancy dress collect and carry a full cider barrel from Upper Midford back to the pub. Prizes include fastest time, best fancy dress and tea..

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

Ultra:5K challenges runners at Box End Park in Kempston. The format requires running a 5K on the hour, either five times or three times. The fastest total time across all the runs wins.

A seven mile multi terrain trail race through Knole Park on 12 July 2026, with a chip timed 3.5 km junior event for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and prizes include medals, trophies and cash for course records.

Form a team and take on a 12 hour night trail challenge through the scenic fields and tracks of a private Dorset farm. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where you decide your own distance and earn a finisher medal.

Experience a relaxed trail run through the fields and wildflower meadows of a private farm in Dorset. This undulating one lap course is open to all abilities and offers an optional weekend of camping.