Trail Running calendar near Bardwell 2026-2027

A cupless trail half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy paths, with podium trophies, manual timing, and a minimum age of 17.

A circular 54-mile ultra and a 26.2-mile marathon from Brixworth Country Park through Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpaths with real-time GPS tracking.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle fun run in Huntingdon on 10 April 2027 with 2.5k laps, multiple distances, music zones, a finisher's medal and on course water.

A 26.2 mile race covering the final section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra, mixing trails, roads and canal towpath. The route features two staffed checkpoints, real time GPS tracking and transport from Brixworth Country Park to the start.

A 28 mile run along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way, staged as a Leicestershire versus Northamptonshire contest with 100 places from each end. The route includes two dark tunnels, feed stations every 4.5 miles and a 7 hour cut off.

A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A 50K ridge-line trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover, fully marked with three main aid stations and a 9-hour time limit.

Guided marathon through the Chiltern Hills with qualified run leaders, checkpoints, and a wooden finisher medal on 17 April 2027.

A scenic 10 km trail race in the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe with a fully marked circular route and on-course aid station.

A family-oriented inflatable obstacle course and fun run in St Albans on 24 April 2027, with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, on-course water and finisher medals. Group, family and charity discounts are offered.

Multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon routes, with aid stations every 10 km and a seven-hour marathon cut off.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

Muddy obstacle races at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex with 6 km (40+ obstacles) or 12 km (70+ obstacles), featuring the Deathslide and multi-lane zip wires.

A weekend trail running festival at Deene Park Estate near Corby on 8 and 9 May 2027. It features three challenges from 10 km to 56.1 km, medals for finishers and a combined Quest option.

Multi-distance multi-terrain running event around Naseby, Northamptonshire, with races from 10K to a 35 mile ultra and alternating course direction each year.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..