Trail Running calendar near The Sands 2026-2027

The Bell Plod on 19 July 2026 is a one-lap trail fun run at Myncen Farm near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The undulating course crosses fields, grass and tracks and is open to ages 4 and over with children under 10 accompanied by an adult.

A relaxed one lap trail run near Blandford Forum on 19 July 2026, held on a private farm across fields and tracks. Minimum age 4, children under 10 must be accompanied and entries are limited to 100.

A two lap trail event on farmland in Dorset on 19 July 2026, covering about 10 km over natural terrain with a two and a half hour cut off. Camping is available over the weekend and entries are limited.

Fully marked trail races at Winwick Hall feature 10k and 5k routes plus a 2k children’s fun run. Courses cross grassland and country paths, on-course support and charity donations to the Bruce Green Foundation are part of the event.

A chip timed 10 km race around Highfield Park and the Alban Way in St Albans on 19 July 2026. The event village features a free family fun run, kids zone, live music and a charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.

A trail event at Pippingford Park Manor offering 10 mile and 5 mile options on hard packed forest trails with about 1568 ft of climbing. The route includes notable climbs and descents, bespoke medals for finishers and free parking.

A trail half marathon and 10k on Wimbledon Common on 19 July 2026, with marked miles, marshals and a 3.5 hour cut off. RunThrough provides an event village, finish-line goodies and an optional event t-shirt.

A six hour trail running challenge on a just over 5K 3.3 mile loop mostly off road through fields and vineyards with views of the River Crouch. Chip timed and fully marked, with one checkpoint per loop and a finisher medal.

A hilly multi loop trail event around Holmbury Hill offering a half marathon and a same day 10 mile option, with six drink stations, first aid support, free parking, and a commemorative medal for finishers.

A five mile cross-country race at Queen Elizabeth Country Park on Sunday 19 July 2026, held for PJC's 50th anniversary. The event uses chip timing, on-site race number collection, online entry and a transfer code process.

A 10 km mixed-terrain event around Valley Park and Knightwood split into five timed stages, featuring chip timing, marshals, a kids Twiglet Tour, on-course water and food at the finish.

An obstacle 5k at Hylands Park, Chelmsford, featuring muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles on a grass course with slight inclines. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older; refreshments and toilets are available on..

A 5.8 mile self navigation trail race around Littley Green with a written route issued on the day, no course markings and no water on course. Race HQ is the pub garden at The Compasses and parking is available behind the venue.

A social summer trail run in Chelmsford on 23 July 2026 with a GPX/Strava route, a brewery checkpoint drink, a finish bar drink and a 2026 finishers medal; the event is currently full with a waiting list.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.

A Friday running event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back riverside lap near Walton on Thames offering distances from 5 km to ultra and finishers' medals including spinning Rubber Ducky designs.

A timed, lap format run along The Itchen Way in Winchester with a professionally measured, permitted course. Runners may complete multiple 2.62 mile laps up to ultra distance and receive a bespoke finisher's medal and aid station provisions..

A 5k obstacle event at Priory Park, Bedford where participants climb, crawl and slide over a mixed grass and tarmac course. The event is for ages 13 and over, includes a fundraising target and awards a finishers' medal.

Trail races from Queen Elizabeth Country Park across sections of the South Downs Way, offered at 12K, 25K and 50K, with marked routes, stocked aid stations, marshals and a serviced event village plus chip timing and finish medals.

Bright Skies Surrey Hills is a daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate with marathon, half marathon, 10K and children's races. The marathon features a self navigation first half with checkpoints and a fully marked second half.