Trail Running calendar near Winchcombe 2025-2026

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139km) trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. Run by Runaway Racing, it’s a historic journey along a route used for more than 5,000 years. The course is marked with permanent Ridgeway s..

Beat The Sunset 50km Ultra Marathon takes place in Maidenhead, Berkshire, starting and finishing at Summerleaze Park (NMCC Sports Club). The 50-kilometre, multi-terrain course is about 75% off-road and features around 235 metres of ascent. It is a fully signed, single-loop route that traverses the T..

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon based in Guildford, Surrey, covering about 13 miles. The route travels through the Surrey Hills, with highlights including St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and views from Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, including secti..

Two Tunnels Races in Bath, UK offer a unique city-centre running experience beneath the city via the Devonshire Tunnel (408m) and Combe Down Tunnel (1672m)—the longest underground section of any UK race. The well-lit, surfaced tunnels form a flat, shared-use path starting and finishing at Brickfield..

Dell 10km takes place in the Hampshire countryside at Dummer Down Farm, hosted by Dummer Down Brewery. The event features a 10km multi-terrain route (and a Canicross 10km) that weaves through private farmland, woodlands, fields and local lanes, finishing back at the brewery taproom. The course is ab..

Centurion Running’s South Downs Way 50km is a 50km non-stop trail ultramarathon through the South Downs National Park. The course starts at Matterley Bowl near Winchester and finishes in the Event Field at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, following the chalk ridgeway along the South Downs Way with expa..

The Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge is part of Ultra Challenge’s UK trek and trail run series. It starts from Cirencester Basecamp in the heart of the Cotswolds and offers Full 100 km, plus 75 km, 50 km, 25 km options, and a 10 km Cirencester leg. The 100 km loop threads rolling hills, villages and foo..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course features picturesque routes along the Shropshire Union Canal, disused railway lines, farmland, woodland,..

Friendly, scenic 10 and 20 mile trail races set in the Nene Valley countryside. Based at Castle Farm Campsite in Fotheringhay, near Peterborough (PE8 5HZ), the routes take in green fields, bluebell woodlands, rivers and disused railway tracks through quiet villages. Both distances are fully marked a..

Offa's Dyke 15 (2026) is a 15-mile off-road running event organized by Tempo Events, taking place on Saturday 13 June. Registration is at The Granary, 20-21 Broad Street, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5DB. Solo entries cost £34 (plus service fee); relay entrants £47.The race carries a storied herita..

South Downs Way 100 is a 100-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the South Downs Way National Trail, from Matterley Bowl near Winchester to Eastbourne. In its 15th year, Centurion Running's event follows the chalk ridgeway across rolling hills, ancient forts, pretty villages and expansive views of Sou..

The Cheddar Gorge Challenge is a demanding off-road running event held at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Somerset, within the stunning Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering distances from 1km fun runs to a full marathon, the course features diverse terrain including open fields, flat..

Wendover Woods Half Marathon & 10k, staged in Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, offers trail runners a forest challenge. The course comprises a hilly 10k multi-lap route through Wendover Wood forest, with Half Marathon option also on offer. Runners can expect scenic..

Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon is Race Harborough's point-to-point trail event, traversing the Three Shires Way across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The lineup includes a 50-mile Ultra and a marathon, both run on bridleways that are well waymarked, with a Grafham Water loop..

Dunstable Downs Half Marathon is a scenic trail race set in the National Trust’s Dunstable Downs estate. In its sixth edition (2026), the 21.2km course with about 450m of ascent mixes ridge views, fast descents and climbs. The route begins at the National Trust Countryside Centre, visits Tree Cathed..

The Colworth Marathon Challenge is a unique running event held at the scenic Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire, UK. It features three races over three days, combining distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon of 13.1 miles, totaling the full marathon distance of 26.2 miles. The event..

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, held at Marlow Rugby Union Football Club on Riverwoods Drive, Marlow, unfolds as a scenic all-trail event in the Thames Valley. Runners choose from Half Marathon (one lap), 10K (one lap), or 5K (two laps), all on well-marked off-road routes through local countryside. The..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

The PIGUM 2026 is a thrilling 30-mile ultra marathon set in Abergavenny, known as the Gateway to Wales. This challenging trail run features 5,000 feet of elevation, taking participants over mountain peaks and scenic trails, including the iconic Sugar Loaf mountain, which offers stunning panoramic vi..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon (BBCHM) is a point-to-point half marathon from Wolverhampton City Centre to Brindley Place in Birmingham, run mainly along canal towpaths. The course is largely flat with some locks and bridges and features the notable Coseley Tunnel (360m). It uses seeded..