Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Run through the historic landscapes of Horsell Common where the Martians first landed in literature. This volunteer led charity event offers trail routes from 2 km to 21 km in a scenic Site of Special Scientific Interest.

A multi-terrain 10km run starting and finishing at the Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate. There are standard and canicross options available. All finishers get a medal and a drink.

Experience a circular cross country route across beautiful undulating Hertfordshire countryside with distances of 18 or 26 miles starting from Baldock.

Experience a scenic trail run through the woods and fields of Trent Country Park with chip timed races for seniors, juniors, and children.

Race two of the 2026 Trifarm trail series, this 10K summer run is over 95% off-road on public paths. Starting near a humpback bridge at Trifarm in Boreham, the anticlockwise course finishes with a lap around the lake.

Complete a full marathon distance over three days with a 5 mile run, an 8.1 mile trail race, and a half marathon. Enjoy a family friendly weekend at the Colworth Club with free camping and onsite facilities.

Experience an intimate trail run at the exclusive Hyde Hall Farm in Hertfordshire with lap based distances ranging from 5k to an Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a supported course with on site parking and a custom finishers medal.

Five scenic trail routes from 5km to 52km explore the forests and hills of the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way. The event features marked courses, outpost support, and a bring-your-own-cup policy. Runners receive timing, a finisher's medal..

Experience a scenic off-road adventure through the Thames Valley with half marathon, 10k, and 5k trail routes. Enjoy a well-marked countryside course ending with a unique themed medal and professional race photos.

Experience a day of trail running through the scenic woodland of Salcey Forest with four distance options ranging from 10km to 50km and generous cut off times.

Looped races at Chasewater Country Park offer 5K laps for options from 5K up to a full marathon, a relatively flat mixed-surface course with park facilities and aid stations, and a finisher medal and occasional snack.

Experience a scenic 10km mixed terrain run through the trails and woodland of Hatfield. Starting and finishing at the 3 Brewers Brewery, participants enjoy chip timing and a complimentary drink at the finish line.

The Midsummer Munro is a half marathon held at Box Hill Fort in Surrey. The event takes place in late June. Runners can register online until the day of the race.

Enjoy a 5k fun run or walk through the trails of Therfield Heath to support the Teenage Cancer Trust. This family friendly event features a scenic two lap grass course for up to 700 participants.

Experience a historic trail run through the scenic Ashridge Woods on this five mile course. Enjoy a marshalled off road route starting and finishing at the Aldbury Recreation Ground with refreshments provided at the finish.

Join a guided 10km trail run through the Devil's Punchbowl, a unique natural amphitheatre in Surrey. The group runs together on hilly trails, pausing for views. It's a social run, not a race.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Experience a unique point to point half marathon along scenic canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Birmingham. Run through the historic Coseley Tunnel and refuel at floating canal barge aid stations before finishing in Brindley Place.

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

The Fen Gallop features flat 10k and 4-mile multi-terrain races on country paths around Willingham. Both events start and finish at the recreation ground. A chipped timing system is used for all participants.