Trail Running calendar near Westonbirt 2026-2027

A guided 30 mile trail run around the Jurassic Coast and Isle of Purbeck with about 4600 ft of ascent, following the Purbeck Way and South West Coast Path and finishing on the beach at Studland Bay.

A 30 mile ultra around the Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Walk, mostly on trail with about 4,252 feet of ascent, starting and finishing at Parc Penalta, with three fully stocked checkpoints and no official time limit.

Battle of the Borders offers three trail distances on the Shropshire Hills, from a 10K to a full marathon. The single-lap course starts and finishes in Carding Mill Valley, with fully marked routes and required runner supplies. Participants..

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Join the Ross on Wye Riverbank Run on 6 September 2026 for scenic multi terrain 5k, 10k and a family fun 500m along the River Wye. Flat, fast course, chip timing and medals for all finishers make it perfect for racers and families alike.

Join the Carnival Chase on 6 Sep in Warminster Town Park for 10K, 3K and a 1.2K family, wheelchair and buggy fun run. Enjoy a scenic country lane course by the boating lake, medals for all and a lively event village.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

The Beast is a challenging trail race of around 13 miles through Corfe Castle Common, with undulating terrain and stunning coastal path views toward Worth Matravers. Enjoy water stations on course and a unique finisher t shirt.

A guided *10 km* trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford, using North Downs Way and Netley Heath paths, led by a qualified guide. Group-paced, two 2026 dates, £16 entry and car parking at the meeting point.

Trail races in Shere, Surrey, with **10k**, **21k** and **42k** routes across the Surrey Hills, chip timing, marked courses, aid stations, an Event Village and free parking. Start and finish at the cricket pavilion.

A multi-distance walking event on 12 September 2026 from Wistanstow Village Hall, with 12, 18 and 26 mile routes through Clun and Bishop's Castle and much of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Entry is limited and support is provided.

A marathon in Farnham, Surrey on 13 September 2026 with listed spectacular views. Entry is £45, places are limited to 1000 and entries close on 8 September 2026.

TrailFest at Holdenby House on 13 September 2026 offers four traffic free trail distances from 10K to 50 km on estate tracks and woodland, with varied terrain and open views across Northamptonshire.

The Relentless This event takes place at the Bridgend Miniature Railway in Bridgend, South Wales. It is a multi-lap ultra marathon organized by Mad Running Junkies. Runners choose between two distances: a 50-mile or a 100-mile race. The rac..

A hilly trail event on the Bradenham Estate with 10 km and 5 km routes through beech woodland and open fields. The timed courses include aid, medical cover and photography with prizes for individual and team finishers.

A single loop 50 mile race through the Chiltern Hills with 5600 feet of climb, five stocked aid stations, medical support and a 13 hour cut off, starting and finishing at Goring on Thames.

Race 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This licensed continuous trail challenge runs under UK Athletics and TRA rules.