Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A point to point canal towpath race from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, slightly longer than a half marathon. The course features a 360 metre tunnel, floating drink stations and chip timing for seeded waves of runners.

Suffolk Trail Running Festival offers a weekend of trail races and festival vibes in Ipswich, with a family 3 km, a 10 km and a 24 hour lap event for solos and teams. Enjoy on site camping, live music, refreshments and fun for all ages.

A chip timed multi terrain event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire offering a 10 km route and a 4 mile option on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Walkers can enter without timing and proceeds support local charities.

A 21.1 km off road half marathon along The Ridgeway between Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill, featuring 526 m of ascent, two on route aid station visits and full course marking near Wendover on 5 July 2026.

Run the Bishop's Stortford Mitre on 5 July with traffic free 10K and 5K through East Herts villages and a free 1K for under 11s. All finishers get a free tee or can choose to have a tree planted to support new school sports facilities.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve with summer sunset and winter night sessions, flat terrain and a section on the boardwalk. Group paced, non competitive runs with headtorch provision and a kit list supplied.

A multi terrain 5 km race at Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July, part of the Northants 5K Series. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a virtual entry option is available for those who cannot attend in person.

Run the Summer 10K at lovely Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry on 10 July 2026, a two lap trail through woodland and meadow with varied surfaces and plenty of character. Open to ages 16 and over and offering charity and eco token options.

A 57 mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the River Severn from Travelodge Worcester to Travelodge Stonehouse, with four checkpoints offering vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit checks, and a bespoke finisher medal and head viso..

A multi distance trail event on the Ridgeway on 11 to 12 July 2026, finishing at the Avebury Standing Stones. It offers 50 km and 100 km options with signposted runnable trails, multiple pitstops and basecamp support including hot food and..

On 11 July 2026 the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge offers circular off-road routes from 10 to 40 miles starting in Hallow and passing through 12 parishes. Waymarked courses include checkpoints with drinks and snacks and a hot meal at the finish..

Trail running in the Chiltern Hills from Princes Risborough with routes from 8 km to 50 km, mapped GPX files, outposts and timed results. Courses feature woodland singletrack, chalky trails and notable climbs, and the event is not dog frien..

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

A guided 18 mile trail run from Wymondham to just past Cringleford on the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail, combining local history, guided commentary and aid stations every six miles, with a portion of the entry fee donated to Norfolk Tr..

BigHeat Camp FIRE is a two day trail running festival at Mill Farm, Lurgashall on 18 and 19 July 2026, with races from a 2 km kids trail to a 50 km ultramarathon. Camp and unwind with yoga, live music, food stalls, showers and a wild sauna.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

A 24 hour camping and trail running weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap over mixed terrain. Entries are open for solo runners and teams up to six, and camping at race HQ is included in the entry fee.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Winwick Hall with 5k and 10k distances plus a fun 2k for kids, raising funds for the Bruce Green Foundation. Challenging climbs, great medals, free digital photos and a tea room at race HQ.