Ross-on-Wye
Trail Running Calendar near Ross-on-Wye 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ross-on-Wye for 2026-2027! We've gathered 111 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.
Run Winchcombe at Sudeley Castle on 30 August 2026 offers 1k, 5k and 10k routes through castle grounds and up to Belas Knap with medals and finishers' sausages.
September 2026
Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.
Races at Westonbirt Arboretum offer a 1 Mile fun run, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon on solid forest paths with on-course feed stations and event medals.
A riverside running festival on 6 September 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a family fun run. Chip timing on multi terrain routes, canicross options, basic on site facilities and medals for all finishers.
Trail runs of 2 km, 5 km and 10 km through the Coln River valley near Coln St Aldwyns and Bibury on 06 Sep 2026. Routes are mostly on trail with on-course refreshments and a post-race BBQ, with proceeds supporting the school.
Waun Fach on 6 September 2026: a 11.2 km, 610 m ascent fell race on a classic horseshoe route with marshals, limited to 50 entries; fee covers parking and light refreshments.
A small community trail race in Epney, Gloucestershire covering about 10 miles along the canal towpath and local footpaths, with marshals and one aid station.
A long, non-commercial fell race in the Black Mountains with a 27.4 km route and 1586 m of ascent. The event uses five checkpoints, requires full navigational kit, and operates on open access land with no on-course water provided.
A 12 hour Backyard Ultra on a 4.2 mile loop near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains. The final lap is run in reverse as a sprint to decide male and female winners; medals are awarded for 32 miles or more.
A five-lap ultramarathon in Berkeley, Gloucestershire across 25-27 September 2026, covering about 130 miles and 15,000 ft of ascent with a 24 hour cut off and 120 places, organized from Hamfields Leisure with camping and tracking included.
A trails half marathon through the Forest of Dean on 27 September 2026, organised by the Rotary Club with way-marked routes, chip timing and proceeds to charity.
A multi-terrain 10K through country lanes and woodlands on 27 September 2026, organised by Wye Valley Runners to raise funds for the Herefordshire Special Care Baby Unit. The race finishes at Credenhill Social and Sports Club with on-site catering.
October 2026
New off road 10 km along the River Wye near Ross on Wye on 4 October 2026, featuring wildlife, nearby facilities, £14.99 entry and a finisher medal.
An inflatable obstacle event in Cheltenham with 2.5k laps and distance options to 15k, five music zones, finishers medals and family-friendly rules.
A self navigated 55 km circular ultra through the Forest of Dean on 10 October 2026 with GPX navigation, aid stations, HQ at Beechenhurst and a canicross category.
Trail race in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty around Biblins Youth Campsite, Ross-on-Wye covering approximately 6 miles or 10k on mixed trails and single track. Entry is limited to 200 runners and prizes include individual and team awards.