Trail Running calendar near Winchcombe 2026-2027

Scenic out and back races along the Thames Path from Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ to Barnes, offered as 10 km, half marathon and marathon options with staffed checkpoints and medical cover.

A long running cross country race through the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold near Thorpe, featuring a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A Mini Dash offers a shorter 1 1/4 mile race for U12s.

A trail half marathon in the Quantock Hills on 4 October 2026, featuring technical forest trails, moorland and stream crossings, with marshals, two feed stations, awards and weekend camping and bunk house options.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow offering three mapped routes of about 25km, 40km and 50km with checkpoint cut offs and a 150 entrant limit. Entry fees differ for LDWA members and non members.

A MacTuffX functional fitness race in Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 combining ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or relay formats. Standard and LITE weight divisions are available with individual and team entries.

Half marathon and 10 km races at RAF Greenham Common in Thatcham, Berkshire. The traffic free, flat course has water stations, free parking and a children's race paid on the day for £5; proceeds support New Life Special Care Babies.

An off road marathon from Salisbury to Winchester on 4 October 2026, run mostly on historic country tracks. The event offers full, half and a five mile mini, includes buses and finisher items, and raises funds for local charities.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

An off-road running and walking event near Loughborough featuring an approximately 10 mile main course plus a 1 mile junior fun run, with courses for adults and accompanied juniors and entries managed through SiEntries.

Bristol Epic Trail on 04th October 2026 offers 6k and 10k off road routes with Pro Ruck, Pro Trail, Open Ruck and Open Trail categories. GORUCK rucks are provided and finishers receive a patch or medal plus sponsor goodies.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham on Saturday 10 October 2026, offering lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, on-course water and finishers medals.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

A circular 55 km trail ultra in the Forest of Dean using a GPX navigation route. The course mixes technical single track, riverside sections and viewpoints, includes on-course aid stations and a canicross category.

An LDWA members only long-distance event of about 50 miles from Crowcombe Village Hall in two loops through the Brendon Hills and the Quantocks, with mandatory kit, a live tracker requirement and significant ascent.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Choose a scenic 10k or shorter 5k through the Chiltern Hills around Frieth, combining woodland paths and country roads. Expect rolling climbs and panoramic views for a rewarding, hilly challenge for road and trail runners.