Banbury
Trail Running Calendar near Banbury 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Banbury for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A self-navigated endurance event from Meriden where runners move on foot for 24 or 36 hours and distance is measured as the crow flies with GPS tracking and tiered awards.
Local SI orienteering at the University of Warwick offering mapped sprint courses from easy to long with on-site parking and entry via Fabian4.
Trail-based marathon and half marathon around Broadway, Worcestershire, with climbs to Broadway Tower, village and woodland scenery, marked routes and TRA licensing.
A night-time 10k at Salcey Forest requiring a torch, with Petzl demo kit, a canicross option, a marked two-lap crushed-stone course and on-course drinks.
A chip timed MoRun in Milton Keynes offering 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon while supporting Movember and men’s health.
December 2026
Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Forest trail event at Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km junior run, medals, prizes and fundraising for Shelter.
A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.
January 2027
A 7 hour time challenge around the Northampton Washlands offering flexible lap distances, themed finisher medals from 3 km and distance pins for half marathon and above.
Trail runs and sprint and standard duathlons at Salcey Forest on 17 January 2027, with off road runs, road cycling and chip timing.
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
A monthly 10K run through Stowe Gardens at Stowe National Trust with free parking; children under 16 must be accompanied and dogs on leads are permitted.
February 2027
A 47 miles point-to-point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on 6 February 2027 with five aid stations and real-time GPS tracking.
A scenic 10 mile run in North Milton Keynes featuring riverside parkland and a passage through the narrow Cattle Creep tunnel; dogs on leads are permitted.
Time challenge at Northampton Active offering flexible distances from 3km to ultra, a zebra themed medal, goody bags and aid stations.
A 7 hour Time Challenge in Northampton with lap based distances from 3 km to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and on course aid stations.
March 2027
Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes, marked trails, on-course water stations and medals for finishers.