Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

An off-road runners and walkers event on an approximately 10 mile Charnwood countryside route with water stops, refreshments and separate junior options on 4 October 2026.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with route guidance, trail running tips and an optional cool down. Terrain is mostly flat with a couple of small hills and parking costs £3.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

Looped trail event near Maidstone offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options. The route follows the North Downs Way and River Medway and includes covered rest stops, GPS tracking and camping at basecamp.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Cheltenham on 10 October 2026 offering 2.5k to 15k distances, on course music, a finisher's medal and family friendly entry rules.

The Beat Box Hill 50k will take place in Tadworth on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 kilometers.

A half marathon and 10K through Epping Forest, London on 10 October 2026, run on marked woodland trails with aid stations, chip timing and an eco friendly focus.

A military style obstacle mud run at Hever Castle, Kent on 10 and 11 October 2026 with 3K, 6K and 12K courses plus a two hour survival experience.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Road and trail races in the Chiltern Hills on 11 October 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km routes with woodland paths, country lanes and notable climbs.

A looped 20 mile trail at Landguard Fort on 11 October 2026 crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port, with aid stations and race kit included.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Fully marked trail races at Grafham Water on 11 October 2026 offering a 10k and a half marathon around the reservoir, with GPX routes, water stations, first aid cover, medals and prizes for top finishers.

Trail and fun runs near Old Basing on 11 October 2026 with chip-timed 10K and 6K races plus a 2K family fun run supporting local schools.

A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.

A functional fitness race at County Ground in Swindon on 11 October 2026 combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m running options in solo, doubles or relay formats.

A circular half marathon at High Lodge, Thetford Forest featuring mixed hard-packed trails, wildlife, cupless water stations and podium prizes.