Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A 50 mile point to point trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with about 1,700 m of climb and six aid stations. The course covers the first 50 miles of the NDW100 and is part of the 50 Mile Grand Slam.

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing the marathon or a scenic 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs and Ridgeway. Expect rolling trails, countryside views, on course aid and a hand thrown mug at the finish.

Run the undulating off road trails of Cannock Chase AONB at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026. Choose 10K, half, full or a pairs relay on a spectator friendly figure of eight course with water stations and camping.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.

Take on the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026, a measured four lap cross country route through scenic Priory Park. Open to ages 15 and over, this England Athletics affiliated race supports Sport In Mind and offers medals and trophies.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Join the Deddington Four Farms Challenge on Sunday 17 May 2026 for 5k and 10k routes around the picturesque parish of Deddington. Open to experienced runners, fun runners and families, it is a friendly event supporting local charities.

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..

A guided 36 mile run along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. Led by qualified run leaders, the event is not a race and entry is priced at £35.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Multi distance trail event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on 23 and 24 May 2026 featuring daytime and night 10 mile races plus 40, 70 and 100 mile ultras and a team relay on a marked 10 mile loop.

The Fox invites trail runners to Surrey on 23 May 2026 with 20K, 41K and 62K routes starting from local villages. Courses are well marked with regular aid stations and a shared finish in Godalming.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Run the scenic Richmond Park Marathon, a 26.2 mile trail race through ancient woodlands and open parkland over three laps. UK Athletics affiliated and charity supported, it offers chip timing, aid stations and medals for all finishers.

Queen of the Suburbs Ultra invites runners to explore Ealing's greenways, towpaths and parks with 50k and 25k single loop options. Expect a Horsenden Hill climb with city views to Wembley and a friendly local race atmosphere.

Join the Rebellion 10km at Riverwoods, Marlow on 25 May 2026 for a scenic trail run along the Thames including a crossing of Marlow Bridge. Finishers get a medal, a Rebellion beer or non alcoholic alternative and a pint cup.

Take on Bluebell's Revenge, a Peak District fell race from the Bluebell Inn near Belper on Wed 27 May 2026. The 5.5 mile route climbs 315 m, is limited to 125 runners, accepts pre entry or cash on the night and finishes back at the pub.

Beat The Sunset 50km in Maidenhead is a single lap, mostly off road ultramarathon along the Thames Path, Jubilee River and Green Way. Flat and scenic, the fully signed course features checkpoints, chip timing and post race mementoes.