Bedford
Trail Running Calendar near Bedford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bedford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 108 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Trail races at Wendover Woods offer marathon, half, 10k and junior distances on hilly mixed forest trails with views from Haddington Hill.
A 7 hour time challenge in the Northampton Washlands with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
A wellness morning in Cottesbrooke combining a gentle 10 km run, yoga, sound bath, sauna and ice bath, with refreshments and a goodie bag for each participant.
Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.
Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside with a choice of a half marathon or metric half marathon along the Grand Union Canal and woodland paths.
A three day, 84 mile ultra along the Ridgeway from Buckinghamshire to Wiltshire with overnight stops, accommodation options and checkpoint support.
A countryside walking and running event from Barton-le-Clay with 12, 18 and 26 miles routes across field paths, tracks and woods, with checkpoints and prepublished route files.
A lap-based timed run at Grafham Water as part of Phoenix Running's Elements Series. Laps are 5.3 km on mainly tarmac paths with distance options from 5 km to ultra and finisher medals for participants.
A six hour off road event at Salcey Forest where participants run as many 3.5 mile laps as they choose, with aid station treats and a canicross option.
Night trail 10k at Salcey Forest requiring a headtorch, with Petzl demo kit, a two-lap crushed stone route, parking and a canicross option.
Half day 6 miles 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a private Tring Brewery tour, tasting and a bottle or a pint included.
A timed, lapped Cakeathon at Mowsbury Park on 22 November 2026 offering flexible starts, a flat 5.3 km lap, distances from 5 km to ultra, and a seven hour limit.
Three evening trail time trials in the Chilterns on 23 September, 21 October and 25 November, each on a marked, chip timed course of about 8 km with a head torch required.
A community charity run in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals, refreshments and a fancy dress element to support Movember and men's health.
Santa themed 5 km, 10 km and Half Marathon at Stanwick Lakes on 29 November 2026, held on purpose built tracks within a nature reserve.
Community 5 km fun run and children's Dasher Dash at The Forest Centre Marston Moretaine on 29 November 2026 raising funds for Mind BLMK.
A 26.3 mile five lap trail and road event around the Colworth Estate in Bedfordshire for individuals or teams with on-course checkpoints and basic facilities.