Trail Running calendar near Wantage 2026-2027

The Sirhowy Challenge is a 10 mile multi-terrain race featuring a 1,500ft climb to Machen Trig Point. Participants enjoy a scenic loop through the Sirhowy valley with awards and a finishers social at the local club.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of the North Wessex Downs with trail races of 20 or 33 miles. Run through historic sites like Avebury and the rolling Wiltshire countryside on courses designed for trail enthusiasts.

Enjoy a guided 5km trail run through the Chiltern Hills followed by a specialized movement class. This event includes expert run leaders, trail technique instruction, and basic facilities at Church Farm Cafe.

A trail running festival in Winchester on 4 May 2026 offering distances from 14 miles to a 50K Ultramarathon on marked and marshalled routes with stocked aid stations. Parking and bag drop are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal..

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

The Devauden Races is an annual off-road charity event for the Severn Area Rescue Association. Runners and families can choose from 10k, 5k, 2.4k, or a 60m junior dash on the scenic trails of Chepstow Park Woods. The event starts and finish..

A spring trail event in Harewood Forest offering 5 km, 10 km and canicross races plus a children's fun run. Undulating mixed terrain routes are marked and marshalled, with cupless water stations, first aid, parking and post race refreshment..

Join this 5 mile multi terrain race at Bromsgrove Rugby Club featuring a scenic route of trails and towpaths. This evening event welcomes both solo runners and canicross participants for a focused and competitive run.

A 100 kilometre trail ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills on 9 May 2026, following an anticlockwise loop past Ashridge, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf. The fully marked route has open GPS tracking, six checkpoints and a 250 runner limit.

Experience a 50 km multi terrain journey from Horsham to the Brighton seafront featuring scenic trails and the South Downs. Choose between the full solo distance or a two person relay finishing at the iconic Hove Lawns.

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

A weekend trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering three individual challenges and a combined 56.1 km Quest, with distances from 10k to 56.1k and camping on site.

Experience a variety of trail running and walking events at Mapledurham near Reading. Choose between ultra distances, half marathons, or a six mile walk featuring a river boat crossing with on site camping available.

A Welsh trail event offering a 100-mile loop from Abergavenny and a 100 km route from Talgarth to Abergavenny, both following Offa’s Dyke, Cambrian Way and Beacons Way across mountain terrain.

Experience a unique 5 km obstacle run in Guildford featuring a wide variety of large inflatable structures. This event provides a fun and bouncy course for individuals and teams looking for an active day in Surrey.

Follow the ancient Ridgeway track on a 40 mile linear journey through the chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. This point to point event offers a historic route for both walkers and runners.

Test your endurance at Stanmer Park by completing 4.167 miles every hour until only one runner remains. This out and back course offers a personal challenge with support facilities and refreshments for all participants.

Experience an award winning obstacle course at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate featuring signature challenges like the Deathslide and zip lines. With distances from 1.5km to 38km, there is a muddy adventure for every participant.

Test your limits at the British OCR Championship in Essex. This 12km+ elite course features over 60 technical obstacles and serves as a qualifying event for both European and World Championships.