Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2025-2026

Run Rabbit Trail Festival returns to Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026, offering scenic but hilly woodland trails and on site entertainment. Race a night 10k, a five loop 25k, a trail half or combine all three in the Quest.

Halstead & Essex Marathon offers an annual road race on scenic low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. Run by Halstead Road Runners as they mark their 40th year, it blends competitive spirit with a friendly club vibe.

The Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic Kirtling Route, which is fully on road and mildly undulating, while the half marath..

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Shires and Spires is a friendly multi distance loop from Naseby Village Hall offering races from 10 km to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country roads. Routes alternate each year and GPS files plus live tracking guide runners.

Join the Oliver Fisher 10k, 5k and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park for a scenic off road race supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Enjoy park views, medals and fundraising for the neonatal unit.

Run the scenic 50 mile point to point North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound on 16 May 2026. About 5,600 ft of climb, iconic climbs like Box Hill and fully stocked aid stations make for a rewarding supported endurance challenge.

Run a scenic brewery to brewery 50k ultra through the Trent Valley on 16 May 2026, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell. Celebrate with beer, food, live entertainment and a commemorative pint glass at the finish.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Five Rivers Ultra is a point to point coastal trail along the Suffolk and Essex coast on 16 to 17 May 2026 with 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options. Enjoy sweeping estuary views, GPX navigation and hearty checkpoint support.

Run the scenic Berkshire Downs at the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, with 26.8 mile or 16 mile trail options along the ancient Ridgeway. Expect climbs, muddy paths, aid stations, chip timing and a hearty post race BBQ.

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greener..

The Fox is a scenic trail run in the Surrey countryside on Saturday 23 May 2026, offering 20K, 41K and 62K races for all abilities. All races finish at Burys Field, Godalming, with marked courses and stocked aid stations.

Join the Grim Reaper Running Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in late May for races from 10 miles to 100 miles across scenic estate trails and ancient woodland. Camping on Friday and Saturday is included, and all finishers get a medal.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Farmmageddon is an endurance weekend at Hyde Hall Farm offering looped trail racing on a scenic 5.3 km course. Choose from timed challenges up to a 100 mile two day event with buckle and medal rewards for finishers.

Join a scenic 26.2 mile marathon in Richmond Park over three laps of the Tamsin Trail and park perimeter. A 3 mile kids challenge follows, with on course drink stations and medical support for a safe, memorable morning.

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race in Kent, launching in 2026 as part of the Three Castles 50km Ultra weekend. Starting at Little Fant Farm near Maidstone and finishing in Tonbridge, the course follows the River Me..

The Three Castles 50km Ultra Marathon is a scenic race held in Kent, England, starting in Rochester and finishing at Tonbridge athletics track. The flat course follows the River Medway, passing three medieval castles, charming villages, and..

Beat The Sunset 50KM is a flat, single lap ultramarathon along the Thames Path and Jubilee River near Maidenhead, mostly off road with four aid stations. Enjoy a scenic late afternoon run with chip timing, mementoes and live tracking.