Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2025-2026

Run through the scenic trails of Cannock Chase Forest at the RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival on 19 April 2026, with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Enjoy marshalled, undulating routes, a festival village and finisher meda..

Run the Thames Ring Series, a multi day trail loop based in Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canal towpaths on mostly flat, scenic terrain. Pick 100, 150 or 250 mile routes from 22 to 26 April 2026 for a true endurance fix.

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

Take part in The Other Run in Bury St Edmunds on 26 April 2026 with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options on scenic country roads. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal, friendly atmosphere and a seven hour marathon cutoff.

Take on the Coventry Way Challenge on 26 April 2026, a scenic 40 mile cross country route starting and finishing at Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. Solo or relay entries include checkpoints, live tracking and a finisher certificate..

Saturn’s Midweek Chasing Numbers 7-Hour Time Challenge is held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club on the River Thames. The event is designed to be affordable and flexible, inviting all abilities to run or walk within a 7-hour window. Partici..

Join a guided 30 mile trail ultra from West Hanger, Guildford, led by an experienced ultra coach, tackling Box Hill, Leith Hill and Greensand Way. This friendly group run suits runners who have completed at least 22 miles in training.

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.

Take on the Thames Path 100 on 2 May 2026, a point to point 100 mile trail from Richmond to Oxford. Scenic riverside paths, aid stations and a 30 hour limit await as you chase centurion buckles and a memorable university finish.

Run a scenic woodland course at Culden Faw Estate on 3 May 2026 with solo, pair and team relays plus timed 5K, 10K and the Henley Downhill Time Trial. Expect gentle undulations, a climb before 3 km and a long downhill finish with chip timin..

Discover the Cotswolds on foot at Tempo Trail Races 2026, a scenic weekend of trail racing on 3 May with distances from 10K to 100 km, and a new 50K option. Friendly atmosphere, challenging routes and stunning countryside await.

Join a guided Box Hill Vertical KM group run near Dorking for a tough 12.5 mile route with about 1000 m of climb through woods, heath and open fields. Enjoy expert guidance, technical terrain and a social finish.

Enjoy spring trails at Harewood Forest in Hampshire with Muddy Runners, choosing from 5 km or 10 km routes across undulating woodland tracks. A friendly, scenic race perfect for trail newcomers and regulars alike.

Push your limits at the Bat Challenge, a six hour off road loop at Beacon Hill with 3.3 mile laps so you can choose any distance from 5k to ultra. Enjoy rolling climbs, scenic views, and the choice of a medal or a tree planting token.

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland trac..

Run to the Sea Brighton is a scenic point to point 50k from the Sussex downs to Hove seafront with a two person relay. Expect trails, rolling hills, sea views, aid stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a..

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a scenic, challenging ultra around the Ridgeway, visiting Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge. Limited to 250 runners and UTMB World Series index race, this May event has rugged trails, great support and a Chesham finish..

Take on the Ridgeway 40 Walk on Saturday 9 May 2026, a 40 mile linear challenge from Avebury to Streatley across rolling chalk downlands. Enjoy sweeping views and pass Bronze Age burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and Uffington White Horse.

Run a scenic single loop from Sherwood Forest through Clumber Park and historic estates with 30 or 40 mile options, the 40 mile passing the Major Oak. Expect waymarked trails, regular aid stations and hearty vegan finish fare.