Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Celebrate the longest day at the Summer Solstice Challenge around Abberton Reservoir, a timed loop with 5 km laps. Run as many laps as you like, earn a medal and support Essex Wildlife Trust.

A 21.2 km trail half marathon on the National Trust's Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026, featuring 450 m of ascent, two on-route aid stations and fully marked trails with GPX support.

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 10 km run on 21 June 2026 at Twisted Tree Brewery in the private Tusmore Estate near Bicester. Two options include a Canicross 10 km and every finisher receives a medal plus a beer or non alcoholic drink and a pint cup.

Circular countryside routes of 26 miles and 18 miles around Baldock in Hertfordshire, with checkpoints, refreshments and a light finish meal. Entries close 13 June or when the 175 place limit is reached.

A trail running event set inside Trent Country Park, Enfield, with wooded paths, grassy sections and some hills. Races include a 10 km senior race, a 4.5 km junior race and a 2 km kids fun run.

A scenic off road 10 km trail at Panshanger Park with chip timing and a sustainable finisher medal; proceeds support local charities and a family fun run is included.

A 9 km two-lap country park race in The Valley, Evesham on 24 June 2026. Series entry is available until 1 May 2026; canicross is permitted and the minimum age is 14 years.

A trail event on 24 June 2026 around the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and 5 km routes on mixed off road and tarmac terrain, with finisher medals, prizes, a 2 hour cut-off and on-site parking and refreshments.

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 three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on June 27 and 28, 2026. Competitors run repeated 5 mile loops with ice and greased quarterpipe obstacles; entries include individual, four person team relay, pit crew spectator and a post event b..

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra, on-site parking, an aid station at the lap point, baggage storage and a bespoke finishers' medal.

Explore the scenic Surrey Hills and North Downs Way with five trail distances ranging from 5 km to a 52 km ultra. Run through ancient forests and rolling fields with punchy hills and fully marked courses.

A family festival at Culden Faw Estate on June 27, 2026, focused on a children's obstacle course and a lively event village with food and activities. Race options include two youth OCR categories and a festival-only entry.

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run on 28 June 2026 features off-road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K routes around the Thames Valley, with marked trails, chip timing, free photos and a themed medal.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest is a multi distance trail running day offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event uses marked routes, a cupless aid policy and paid parking.

A multi-lap event at Chasewater Country Park offering 5k (ish), 10K (ish), half marathon and marathon distances. Each lap is about 5K on mostly flat paths with aid stations and venue facilities.

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.