The Druid Challenge 2026

The Druid Challenge is a 136 km trail race held in Tring, Hertfordshire, scheduled for early November. It is part of the UTMB Index system, attracting runners focused on long-distance trail qualifications and those seeking a demanding autumn race in England. The course is described as a nature and forest route, featuring 2,203 metres of elevation gain over its entirety. Participants mention a lighthearted druid theme, including a reference to consuming a “magical potion” before starting. Fundamentally, it offers a lengthy wooded trail race in the Hertfordshire region, with sufficient elevation to distinguish it from a flat ultramarathon.