Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Discover the scenic trails of the Chiltern Hills in this guided half marathon adventure. Run in ability groups with qualified leaders and enjoy a social atmosphere complete with mid-point refreshments and a finishers medal.

A 17.5-mile trail run following the marked boundary of the beautiful Ashridge Estate. The varied off-road course includes a climb to Ivinghoe Beacon. Every finisher receives a gift, and a donation from each entry supports the National Trust..

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

A 16 mile multi terrain race through the Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. Runners enjoy a point to point route with included coach transport and kit transfer between the start at Combe Gibbet and the finish in Overton.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

Experience a traffic free 10k trail run through the ancient pollard trees and lakes of Epping Forest. This undulating two lap forest course features chip timing and finisher medals for all participants.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Event Overview The Running Tribe Races take place on two types of courses in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Courses 1, 2, and 3 are based at Chalfont Park Sports Club, while Courses 4, 5, and 6 are based at the Chalfont St. Peter Commu..

Experience an evening trail run through Wivenhoe ending with a social gathering at a local pub. This five mile off road event features a mass start and requires a head torch for all participants.

Celebrate the new season with this 10k trail run featuring a unique dusk course and a post race egg hunt. Enjoy a limited edition T shirt and hot refreshments while tackling the scenic terrain.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames at Runnymede. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon and earn a unique Easter egg medal and goody bag.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.

Join an off road 5k trail race through Westley Heights Country Park and Willow Park. This measured course features a mix of bridleways and tarmac sections for a true countryside running experience.

Testway Ultra on 04/04/2026 invites runners to tackle scenic 40 or 50 mile routes along Hampshire's Testway from Linkenholt to Totton. Well marked trails, regular aid stations and a shuttle make for a friendly, memorable ultra.

Participate in a self navigation trail race through the Felsted countryside as part of a four day Easter series. Choose between five and nine mile routes using written directions for a unique timing based challenge.

Enjoy a festive multi terrain run around the picturesque Chasewater Reservoir with distances ranging from a Junior Run to 20 km. This undulating course features professional timing, bespoke medals, and a friendly atmosphere.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

Run through Fakenham Town Centre on a 1km closed-road loop this Easter Sunday. The event is part of a community Funday, with a 5k, a 1k Fun Run, and a Toddle'n'Trike for young children. All finishers get a medal.

Join the third day of the Easter Eggstravaganza Trail Series for a self navigated run through Little Baddow. Choose between five or eleven mile routes using written directions followed by refreshments at the cricket pavilion.

Join this Easter Monday tradition in Berkshire featuring a 10km off road course through local woodlands. Participants can choose between a standard foot race or a dog friendly canicross event starting from the Mortimer Fairground.