Trail Running calendar near Wantage 2025-2026

Run the Spring Trail Series at Cowdray Estate where the Serpent Trail winds through greensand hills, rivers and woodland. Distances from 12 km to 110 km, with food, camping and relaxed cutoffs for a friendly, well supported day.

Explore the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon with 20, 30 or 50 mile options on April 18 and 19 2026. Routes thread past Cwmyoy, Llanthony and along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal for a rugged scenic challenge.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

Martley Madness is a scenic 10 mile trail and country lane race around Rodge Hill on 19 April 2026. Organised by Worcestershire Trailblazers, the event features chip timing, bespoke medals and raises funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young.

Run the South Downs at the Grand National 10 km Trail Run in Findon, a charity supporting local causes with bespoke medals for all. Choose 10 km, 5 mile, Canicross or kids 2 km fun run and enter the fancy dress Filly or Colt contest.

The Thames Ring Series is a multi distance trail event from Streatley on Thames, featuring the roughly 250 mile Thames Ring 250 counterclockwise loop along canals and towpaths. Scenic and largely flat, it takes place 22 to 26 April 2026.

The Bath Beat showcases scenic running and walking from Bath into Cotswolds countryside, with distances from 12.5 to 26.5 miles. Checkpoints serve homemade cakes, long routes offer hot meals, and finishers get a medal and warm welcome.

Run the Butcombe Trail Ultra on 25 April 2026 across the Mendip Hills AONB, with 50 mile and 50 km self navigated routes that visit six pubs and serve as UTMB qualifiers. Rugged off road trails, stunning views and friendly club support.

Event overview The Chase Trail Run 2026 is part of the Garmin UK Trail Running Festival on 26th April 2026. The event takes place at St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles, BH21 5NA and is organised by ORA Events Limited. Entries close on 22nd A..

Test your navigation skills at The Drop Winchester, a point to point challenge where you are driven blindfolded to a mystery drop and must find your own way back to HQ. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes and surrender devices for a true adventure.

Challenge yourself on the Coventry Way Challenge, a one day 41.4 mile circular walk or run around Coventry through Warwickshire countryside and mainly off road terrain. Enter solo or as a relay team and celebrate at the finish with a hot me..

Run through carpets of bluebells at Angmering Park Estate on a scenic 10 mile or 10 km route with stunning downland views. Canicross entries welcome and finishers get a warm pub welcome plus free photos.

Bolt Round the Holt at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offers scenic undulating forest trail races from junior 1k to half marathon. The event raises funds for GUTS and features bespoke medals, prizes and a friendly community vibe.

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

Run through woods carpeted in bluebells in the Chiltern Hills at the Bluebell 10km, a roughly 10 km guided spring trail on Sunday 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with a Run Leader, it is ideal for runners who can manage 5 km non stop.

Join the Dragonfly Challenge at Pooley Country Park for a six hour timed loop where you run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like. Enjoy scenic parkland and a climb to the Golden Tower of Leaves, with the choice of a medal or a tree planting to..

Saturn’s Midweek Chasing Numbers 7-Hour Time Challenge is held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club on the River Thames. The event is designed to be affordable and flexible, inviting all abilities to run or walk within a 7-hour window. Partici..

Malvern Hills Ultra offers 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile scenic but tough out and back routes along the Worcestershire Way. Self navigation with GPX support and helpful Timelords pacers, plus a bespoke finisher medal and commemorative swag.

Run, jog or walk the stunning Isle of Wight coastal path in distances from 10 miles to 106 km, passing the Needles, Cowes and Ventnor. Fully signed route with food, medical support, camping and medals for finishers.

Take on the Thames Path 100, a scenic 100 mile point to point from Richmond to Oxford with a finish on Oxford University grounds. Riverside trails, aid stations and a 30 hour time limit make for a classic endurance challenge.