Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A 21.2 km trail half marathon at the National Trust's Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026, featuring 450 m of ascent, marked trails, two aid stations and on-site facilities including parking and a cafe.

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 10 km trail run and 10 km canicross around Tusmore Estate, finishing at Twisted Tree Brewery with a medal, a pint cup and a free drink included.

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 single lap fully off road 10K trail through Panshanger Park on 21 June 2026, passing a 500 year old oak, the Queen’s Wood and the Mimram River. The event includes chip timing, a sustainable finisher’s medal and a Family Fun Run.

A 5k obstacle event at Trinity Park, Ipswich on 21 June 2026 that raises funds for Cancer Research UK. The grassy, fairly flat showground course features climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles and uses staggered wave starts.

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.

A **10 km** off-road trail run at Trifarm near Boreham on 25 June 2026, run mostly on public footpaths and bridleways. The route is anticlockwise, finishes with a lap around the lake, and offers on-site parking and on-registration water.

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 trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra. Onsite parking, a lap aid station, baggage provision and event medals are included.

A one-day trail running event in Cranleigh, Surrey on 27 June 2026 with five routes from 5 km to 52 km across the North Downs Way and Surrey Hills, outposts on longer routes, GPX files and mandatory kit for the longest races.

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.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 27 June 2026 featuring climb crawl and slide obstacles, staggered wave starts, a minimum fundraising target and on-site facilities including parking and toilets.

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.

A multi-distance trail running day at Salcey Forest near Northampton offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km on mostly hard-packed forest trails. The event is cupless, no dogs are allowed, and all finishers receive a medal and drink..

The Snickerthon offers 5k (ish), 10K (ish), half marathon and marathon options around Chasewater Country Park. The multi lap route uses paths and footpaths, includes aid stations and a finisher medal and may feature deer sightings.

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.