Cotswold District
Trail Running Calendar near Cotswold District 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cotswold District for 2026-2027! We've gathered 58 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
Timed multi-lap run on a 2.62 mile canal out and back in Brimscombe with distances from 5 km to ultra and a seven hour limit; medals for all participants.
A 7 to 8 mile cross country run around May Hill in Gloucestershire with steep climbs, muddy trails and an open plain at the summit. A Sunday May Hill Mayhem option adds an extra loop to total 14 to 15 miles.
February 2027
A night race at Westonbirt National Arboretum on 6 February 2027, with scenic routes through tree collections and firm trail-like surfaces. Distances include 5 km and 10 km; tickets are currently sold out.
A 5km and 10km run through Westonbirt Arboretum on 7 February 2027, with firm trail terrain and routes through areas showcasing over 2,500 tree species. The event is family friendly and tickets are currently sold out.
A timed event on a 2.62 mile out and back canal route with flexible rock up and run starts. Distances range from 5 km through marathon and beyond, with a seven hour time limit and a finisher medal for all.
A 12 mile cross country race in Dursley on 21 February 2027 with over 2000 feet of climbing across woodland trails, mud, roads and steep climbs.
Map and compass adventure in the Cotswolds combining trail running and mountain biking with flexible score formats and bike hire available.
Off road duathlons plus 5km and 10km trail runs through the Forest of Dean at Speech House, with live chip timing and on site parking.
March 2027
April 2027
Guided 18-mile trail run along the Malvern ridge with over 1300 m ascent, meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern; group pace, kit guidance and route support provided.
A 13 mile offroad trail half marathon on the Malvern Hills with varied hilly terrain, staffed aid stations and a race HQ at the Elim Arts Centre on 24 April 2027.
May 2027
A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.
A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.
Three 5K races on different routes around Tysoe, Pebworth and Alscot Estate with out and back, circular and mixed road and trail courses.
Timed event on a 3.28 mile out-and-back canal route in Stroud on 08 May 2027, with choice of distances from 5 km to ultra and a seven hour limit.
Stroud Trails on 9 May 2027 offers four marked trail races across the Cotswolds with checkpoints, water stations, marshals and a mandatory 500 ml water carry.
Several distances are available: 5k, 10k and 20k routes around Deddington. The event is open to all ages and organised to raise funds for Deddington Primary School PTA, Deddington PFSU and the Firefighters Charity via Deddington Fire Station.
Eastnor Castle Backyard: an 8hr solo ultra on a 4.167 mile loop with a continuous relay option for teams, set in Eastnor Castle Deer Park.
Trail running from Sudeley Castle across the Cotswold Way and Winchcombe Way with routes from 7 km to 50 km over varied hills, woodland and ridge lines.
June 2027
A backyard ultra at Breakheart Quarry where runners repeat a 6706 metre loop every hour until one person remains; the event includes camping, marked trails and on course support in the Cotswold countryside.