Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A 100 mile continuous trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford with about 11,000 feet of climbing and a sub 30 hour limit. The race is a Western States qualifier and the 16th annual edition on 8 August 2026.

Point to point trail ultras along the Stour Valley Path in Constable Country on 8 August 2026. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and the SVP50 is a shorter trail option; both offer medals, t shirts and UTMB Index points.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A muddy double loop trail race at Bordon with woodland, sandy open areas and technical single track. Spectators can see runners several times close to the arena.

A riverside race series from Barnes along the Thames Path offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances. Flat out and back courses are marked and marshalled with staffed checkpoints and professional medical cover.

The Hart 4 is a four-hour trail relay where teams of four race a scenic 4km loop at Minley Manor. With categories for male, female, and mixed teams, it's a fun, traffic-free challenge. The event features chip timing, medals for all, and a l..

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside. Choose between three distances starting from Luton Sports Village with access to full leisure facilities including showers and a café.

A summer charity trail event in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 offering a 10 km and a 13.1 miles route. Routes are unmarked narrative trails and the event raises funds for Farleigh Hospice while requiring participants to carry their own cup o..

A flexible seven hour timed challenge on a signed Thames-side loop near Egham, with options from 3 km up to 50 km. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations are provided each lap.

Two trail ultra distances around Market Harborough that follow the Harborough Round and linked long distance footpaths. The event includes staffed aid stations, mandatory kit requirements, GPX files and free guided recces to help with navig..

Celebrate twenty years of trail sports with a 15 mile run or a 15 km hike through scenic environments. Enjoy a flexible start format and post race rewards in a social pub garden setting.

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, mostly off road through trails and woodland. Canicross friendly, entries include a medal, a pint cup and a free drink.

Choose your own distance on a 3.28 mile out and back along Stroud Waterways canal with a one hour flexible start window and a seven hour maximum for the longest efforts.

A seven hour timed riverside event at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club offering lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, finishers medals and goody bags, aid stations and distance pins for half marathon and above.

Experience a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods with distances ranging from a junior race to a half marathon. Enjoy gravel paths and views of the Chilterns with chip timing and themed medals for all finishers.

A circular 30 km fell race around Belper with chip timing and full route signage. The course uses footpaths, bridleways, public roads and parts of the Midshires Way and is open to walkers and runners.

Combined half and full marathons run through Richmond Park on 23 August 2026, using a lap route from Sheen Gate that follows the Tamsin Trail with aid stations and finishers receiving a medal, mug and buff.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

Trail runs in Richmond Park starting and finishing at Sheen Gate, featuring routes via Richmond Gate, the White House and the Tamsin Trail, with drinks stations at Broomfield Hill and Ham Gate and notable park views and wildlife.

A self navigation marathon along the Colne Valley Path from Stambourne Village Hall through Great Yeldham to the Cymbeline meadows in Colchester. Aid stations are provided about every 10 km and the event is cupless.