Trail Running calendar near Willen Lake 2026-2027

Join the Derby Running Festival at Elvaston Castle on Sunday 2 August 2026 for 5K, 10K or half marathon routes through scenic castle grounds. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a lively event village.

Run the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 02/08/2026 from Coombe Road, Croydon, tracing scenic Vanguard Way through woodlands, parkland and the North Downs. Finishers receive a medal, mug, buff, tee and post race snacks.

Explore Birmingham's canals and greenways at the Birmingham Canal Canter with 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile mostly off road routes that pass Sarehole Mill, Edgbaston Reservoir and Spaghetti Junction. Checkpoints, hot meals, showers and a finishers..

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

Take on the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile ultra along the Thames Path from the Cotswolds to Greenwich. Choose solo or relay and enjoy shared accommodation, evening meals and daily kit transfers.

Tackle the 57 mile point to point MTC Cotswold Ultra along the scenic Thames Path through Cotswold countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, every runner gets an MTC visor and checkpoints plus GPX keep you supported.

Tackle the MTC Oxford Ultra, a scenic 49 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path finishing in Henley on Thames. With three staffed checkpoints, mandatory GPS navigation and a finisher medal, it is a true test of endurance an..

Take on a 7 hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, with distances from 3 km up to ultra. Tarmac paths, an aid table, cafe and finisher medals make it perfect for pacing or chasing distance go..

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the scenic MTC Windsor Ultra. Enjoy riverside views, three aid checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus a choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

Take on the North Downs Way 100, a rugged 103 mile trail race across Surrey and Kent from Farnham to Ashford with a 30 hour finish cut off. Scenic ridgelines, lively aid stations and Western States qualifier status make for a classic ultra..

Run the scenic Stour Valley Path in this 100 km or 50 km trail challenge along East Anglia rivers and countryside, finishing at Brantham Leisure Centre. Expect mostly trails, big views and a friendly ultrarunning vibe.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Enjoy a scenic 10km through Ramsbury Estate trails and woodland, mostly off road with gentle climbs, finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Canicross welcome and every finisher gets a pint cup and free drink while supporting Brighter Futures.

Thames Meander is a scenic riverside race series on the Thames Path between Barnes and Petersham. Choose 10 km, half marathon or marathon on flat, runnable towpath routes with aid stations and medics across three 2026 dates.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

Tackle scenic trails around Winwick Hall, Northants on the Foxton Hound Ultra, with 50k and 100k options weaving canals, villages and the Naseby battlefield. Fully supported with checkpoints, hot food and medals for all finishers.

Join the Black Bull 15 charity trail event on 16 August 2026 with a competitive 15 mile trail run or a timed 15 km hike. Enjoy rolling trails, possible wildlife sightings and a finisher's medal plus a free drink and race tee.

Explore woodland, ponds and parkland of Southampton Common at the Southampton Running Festival, set in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Choose the half marathon, 10K, 5K or junior race, then relax in the event village with..

Take in stunning reservoir views at the Carsington Water Half Marathon and 10K on 22 August 2026, with undulating trail routes suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a lively event village, marked course and friendly marshals for a memorable day..