Trail Running calendar near Wantage 2026-2027

A long, non-commercial fell race in the Black Mountains with a 27.4 km route and 1586 m of ascent. The event uses five checkpoints, requires full navigational kit, and operates on open access land with no on-course water provided.

An 81 mile single loop ultra on the Bunyan Way in Bedfordshire with a 24 hour cutoff, 1,219 metres of climb and seven aid stations. The runnable country route features live tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal and T shirt.

A *10 km* trail race around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, run on flat tree lined paths with water views. Participants must be 15 years or over and agree to the event terms.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

A village trail event in Slinfold on 13 September 2026 featuring chip timed 10k and 5k races plus children races. Races finish at Slinfold Cricket Club with refreshments, a licensed bar and replica medals for finishers.

Tackle the Wroxall Round on 13 September 2026, a scenic 21.1 km fell run around Ventnor with about 487 m of ascent. Open to adults, with on the day entries and team places, this is race 3 of the Isle of Wight Fell Running Series.

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

An annual trail event on rough tracks around Ashtead Common offering a 10K and a 2k kids run while raising funds for local charities. The undulating course forbids earphones and encourages low impact travel to the nearby train station.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

A multi terrain 10 km run and canicross near Wallingford on September 13, 2026, with about 75% off road and 100 m elevation. Entry includes a medal, a pint cup and one free drink; the event raises funds for Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

A 10 km forest run on 13 September 2026 around Moreton Forest, featuring mixed tracks, undulating terrain, stiles and a stream, with the final kilometre on a quiet country road. The event is licensed and all finishers receive a medal.

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

A seven hour lapped trail event on a 5 km loop near Hitchin with a kids mini mile, event village and a virtual option. The format lets participants run or walk as many laps as they choose and some proceeds go to charity.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A measured 10 km held within the private grounds of Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent, featuring timed results, official photography and bespoke finisher medals as part of the British Landmark Series.

A 12 hour Backyard Ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, mixing trail and tarmac. Medals are awarded for 32 miles and trophies go to the first placed male and female on the final lap.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.

A single-stage trail run of about 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick. The very hilly course follows public rights of way, allows 15 hours to finish, and offers GPX, support stations and medical cover.