Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Run a marathon or half marathon at Denbies Wine Estate on 20 June 2026, tackling a scenic off road loop through the vineyards. Choose attended or virtual entry, enjoy chip timing and a collectible community medal while places remain limited..

Malvern Midsummer Marathon on 20 June 2026 offers routed hill courses from Colwall Village Hall with 27 mile and 15 mile options, checkpoints with snacks, and a hot meal at the finish.

Join the Phoenix Hydra 75 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking for a scenic 1 mile off road loop with chip timing and a staffed aid station. Distances run from 12 hour to 100 miles and all entrants receive a free memento.

Run the Maldon Ultras on 20 and 21 June 2026 in Maldon, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile lapped races across fields, woodland and vineyards with estuary views. Small fields and scenic off road laps make for a friendly yet fierce ultra.

Run the Dunstable Downs Half Marathon, a scenic 21.2 km trail across chalk downland with over 450 m of climbing. Limited to 300 runners, the technical course features aid stations, a finishers medal and a National Trust backdrop.

The Midsummer Munro will take place in Walton on the Hill on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Tackle scenic off road trails at The Martian Race on Horsell Common, with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options for all abilities. Volunteer run and charity focused, this popular event blends nature, challenge and community spirit.

A multi-terrain 10 km event at Twisted Tree Brewery on the private Tusmore Estate in Bicester, with standard and canicross 10 km options. Entry is £32 plus fees and entries close 17 June 2026; finishers receive a medal and a drink.

A circular cross-country event from Baldock offering **26**- and **18**-mile routes across Hertfordshire fields and woodland, with checkpoints, refreshments and route files provided before the event.

Three races at Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire combine to marathon distance: a 5-mile family run, an 8.1-mile trail and a 13.1-mile half. The event lists free camping and on-site family entertainment.

Join Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm on 27 June for the Cock a doodle Dawdle, a friendly trail event offering distances from 5k up to an ultra. Enjoy farm trails, on site parking and aid at the lap point; bring your own cup.

A trail running event on 27 June 2026 at Cranleigh Showground with five routes from 5 km to 52 km across the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way. Outposts provide food and self serve water; some long routes require specific mandatory kit.

Run scenic off road trails through the Thames Valley at the RunThrough Marlow Trail Run, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village with food and drinks.

Run the woods at Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 with 10K, half marathon, marathon or 50 km routes over scenic, well marked forest trails. Finishers get a medal and drink, and the event is cupless so bring your own bottle.

Choose from 5 km, 10 km, half marathon or marathon at the scenic Chasewater Country Park on 28 June 2026. Flat 5 km laps, friendly aid stations, finisher medal and a cheeky Snickers make this a fun day out.

A multi terrain trail event at 3 Brewers Brewery on 28 June 2026 offering 10 km and a new 5 km option, with a medal, a pint cup and a free beer or non alcoholic drink for every finisher.

A half marathon at Box Hill Fort on 28 June 2026 with more than 3,000 feet of ascent over mostly rough tracks. The route offers views of the North Downs, the Mole Gap, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking.

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, with summer sunset runs and headtorch group night runs in darker months. Social pace, great views and the chance to try trail gear.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Run along the scenic River Thames in a 7 hour timed event and choose your challenge from 3 km up to marathon, 50 km or ultra. Flat, well signed loops, aid stations and finisher medals with vegan goody bag options make this a welcoming day f..