Trail Running calendar near Welwyn 2026-2027

Trail runs of 21.6 km, 15.2 km and 7.9 km around Queen Elizabeth Country Park in the South Downs, featuring tree lined trails, varied off road surfaces, chip timing and a finisher medal.

The Fitstuff G3 Series will take place in Guildford on Saturday 30 January 2027. You can run between 10 and 15 kilometers.

A winter trail 10 km through medieval Lavenham along an old railway line, featuring mixed terrain, mud and shallow streams. All finishers receive a medal and podium trophies are awarded for top finishers.

Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park is a six hour timed event on a 3.3 mile off-road loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose. Canicross is permitted and the route passes woods, open grassland and water.

A winter single loop trail ultramarathon in Hampshire covering about 53 miles and 6400 ft of ascent, mostly on the South Downs Way and linked trails. Entry requires a marathon qualifier and winter darkness trail running experience.

A two-day, 66-mile trail event along the North Downs Way on 6–7 February 2027 near Farnham, Surrey, with options for a full package including accommodation and meals or single-day entries and on-route support.

A point to point ultramarathon of about 48 miles along the Peddars Way from Knettishall Heath to the Norfolk coast, with GPS tracking, mandatory winter kit, three checkpoints and a shuttle bus option, plus a bespoke wooden medal at the fini..

A 28.2 trail marathon along the River Adur in February, starting at Shoreham Sea Scout Hut, with muddy paths and fully stocked aid stations. Prior trail marathon experience, suitable clothing and a mobile phone are required.

A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on 7 February 2027 with waymarked woodland trails, entry at £22 and a minimum age of 14; staggered starts, support on course, trophies, medals and free digital photos.

A lapped event on the Flitch Way near Rayne offering 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon and a six hour challenge. Loops are 5.3 km with an aid station at the end of every lap and a bespoke medal choice.

A fully signed 50 km trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park near Dorking on 21 February 2027, with 2986 ft ascent, four checkpoints with food and drink, and a finisher medal.

A multi distance running festival at High Lodge in Thetford Forest using a 5 km loop with mainly pathway and some trails, on course aid, event medals, and 20% of entries supporting forest upkeep.

BigMud is the Earth event in the Classic Element Trail Series, with single-lap muddy routes in the Meon Valley and three distances. Races start and finish at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with marked courses, aid stations, and mandatory hydr..

The Fitstuff G3 Series will take place in Guildford on Saturday 27 February 2027. You can run between 10 and 15 kilometers.

A 42-mile trail ultramarathon across historic Essex from Chipping Ongar to St Peter-on-the-Wall, with varied muddy paths, four staffed checkpoints, GPX navigation and compulsory safety kit.

A 10 km mixed-terrain run from Windsor & Eton Brewery along towpaths and parkland, with staggered starts, a pint cup and free drink at the finish, chip timing and downloadable race photos.

Coastal trail event in Eastbourne on 6 March 2027 featuring 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra routes along the Seven Sisters and English Channel cliffs. It is part of the Endurancelife 26-27 season with leaderboard points.

Trail races at Pitsford Water from Brixworth Country Park offering 10k and half marathon routes across country tracks and village lanes. Fully marshaled with water stations, a cupless policy, and medals for all finishers.

A night-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry where a head torch is required and Petzl may offer demo lamps. The route runs through woodland and meadow with basic on-site facilities and parking.

Trail running at Harrold-Odell Country Park in Bedfordshire on 13 March 2027 with 25km and 50km options. Early bird and standard entry fees are published and the event is organised by Thunder Races.