Trail Running calendar near Westonbirt 2026-2027

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

An all-female trail run at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames on 14 March 2027, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km routes plus chip timing, medals and partner benefits.

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50 km trail ultra in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Stonor Park on 20 March 2027. The marked course has 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical support and a nine hour cut off.

A looped trail event from Bath Racecourse with 50 km, 29 km and 10 km route options through Bath and nearby countryside, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, and a finisher medal and T shirt.

Trail races on the South Downs Way on 20 March 2027 with 50 mile, 50 km and marathon options, marked courses, aid stations and coach transport between finish and start.

A trail event at Stansted Park, Hampshire offering 21.4 km, 16.1 km and 10.0 km routes through woodland and open countryside, with chip timing, on-course drinks and a metal finisher medal.

Trail races around Escot Park offer a single-lap 10K (about 10.5 km) and a two-lap half marathon, both off-road with climbs and mud; canicross categories are available and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

Five days of timed running on certified River Thames routes in Walton on Thames, with flexible lap choices from 5 km to ultra distances, daily time limits, aid station, multi-day Lantern medals and finisher t-shirts.

Trail event in Hurn Forest offering distances from 5K up to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km out and back lap. Aid and drinks are available at lap start and finish and 20% of entry fees go to Forestry England.

A spring half marathon through way marked forest trails around Speech House Hotel with timed chip bibs, three water stations and medical cover; organised by the Rotary Club with proceeds to charity and selected for national trail championsh..

A two-lap, multi terrain 10 km trail race around Mortimer village that starts and finishes on Mortimer Fairground. The route runs through local woodlands and includes a separate canicross start plus chip timing and downloadable photos.

Riverside mixed terrain half marathon, 10K and junior race on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames. Marked kilometres, lap formats vary by distance, and entries include a themed medal and chip timing.

A 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, towpaths and roads. The event is fully tracked and offers relay teams plus a 26 mile Rosebud Marathon option.

Ultra X Spring Trail Series 2027 offers five trail races from 12km to 110km around Cowdrey Estate in the South Downs National Park. Routes pass greensand hills, river, woodland and lowland heath.

A trail running event using a heritage steam train between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, offering 11 km, 11 mile and marathon options. Routes include the Quantock Hills ridgeline and sections of the Steam Coast Trail and England Coast Path.

A city-centre trail event offering a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run through riverside paths, woodland and parts of the old Bristol and Bath Railway. Public parking is nearby and public transport is recommended.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.

A *50K* trail ultra on the Ridgeway National Trail from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, crossing Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill. Fully marked course with three staffed checkpoints and mandatory route navigat..