Melksham
Trail Running Calendar near Melksham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Melksham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 84 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
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.
A roughly six mile off-road race above Long Ashton with mixed muddy terrain, chip timing, limited parking and a £1 donation to the Long Ashton Nature and Environment Trust.
March 2027
The Imber Ultra is an annual trail run of just over 33 miles organised by Avon Valley Runners and the Rotary Club of Westbury, with route details, checkpoints, results and photos provided by the organisers.
Trail races from Larmer Tree Gardens take runners around the Rushmore Estate with distances from a fun mile to a marathon. Courses pass chalk valleys and woodlands and include multiple feed stations and event medals.
April 2027
A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.
A 15 mile off road fell race across the Mendip Hills starting and finishing in Cheddar, with over 2,000 ft of climbing and proceeds supporting local charities.
A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm's Head with 30,000 ft climbing, eight aid stations and a 120 hour finish limit.
Trail ultramarathons in the Mendip Hills offering two self navigation distances, 50 miles and 50 km, organised by Town and Country Harriers to benefit the Mendips Hills Fund. Aid stations, GPS trackers, finish medals, prizes and camping are provided.
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 hilly, technical Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol, using hourly 4.167 mile laps; the 2027 event is sold out and the waiting list is closed.
A trail race following the Windsor Hill railway path through woods, tunnels and viaducts, finishing in Shepton Mallet. Routes and walking options are provided, with a lunchtime boxty feast in the market place.
An off-road half marathon and 10 km trail event near Ludgershall through bridle and woodland tracks, with chip timing, stocked aid stations, full medical support, finishers' medals and prizes for the top three men and women.
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.
An inflatable obstacle run at North Somerset Showground with 2.5 km laps, multiple distances, music zones, on-course water and a finisher's medal for every participant.
Altered Backyard Ultra at Tockington Manor on 29 May 2027, running hourly 4.126 mile loops up to a 30-loop cap for about 201 km, field capped at 250 runners.