Goring Gap Trails Festival

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Goring Gap Trails Festival, organized by Good Running Events! Taking place from Saturday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 23rd, 2027, this exciting event is set against the picturesque backdrop of Mapledurham House, just outside Reading in Oxfordshire. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including the challenging Goring Gap 50 Mile Ultra on Saturday morning, starting at 6:00 AM, and a stunning 52K Ultra Run on Sunday at 8:00 AM. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, the festival also features beautiful marathon and half marathon walks and runs, each thoughtfully designed with support stations, marked routes, and online tracking to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. The Goring Gap Trails Festival promises breathtaking views along the Thames and through the enchanting villages of the Chiltern Hills. With predominantly flat routes that are easy to follow and well-marshalled, this event is perfect for both seasoned runners and those taking their first steps into the ultra world. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of trail running and walking!

Goring Gap Trails Festival takes place just outside Reading at Mapledurham House. Each running and walking event has its own route, and there are support stations at village halls along the way offering toilets, rest stops, and a great range of drinks and nutritional products. You are welcome to walk/jog the walks or take it as easy as you like. All events include online tracking and results. Goring Gap 50 Mile Ultra Saturday 22nd May 2027 6:00 am start. 15 Hour cut-off, 9 support stations, marked route, tracking Goring Gap Walks Saturday 22nd May 2027 Marathon or Half Marathon, support stations, marked route, tracking Goring Gap 52K Ultra Run Sunday 23rd May 2027 8:00 am start. 9 Hour cut-off, 6 support stations, marked route, tracking Goring Gap Half Marathon Sunday 23rd May 2027 Marathon or Half Marathon, 2 support stations, marked route, tracking Race Village Free parking, registration tent, catering area & bar. Goring Gap Trails Festival features stunning trail runs and walks along the Thames and through the beautiful villages of the Chiltern Hills. Our routes are predominantly flat; they are easy to follow, waymarked and marshalled in tricky areas, and no navigation skills are required. Our 52K ultra is the perfect first ultra. If you are looking for your first step in the ultra world, this is the race for you.