Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Winter Runderland in Walton on Thames is a timed lap event on a 5.3 km riverside towpath course. Runners may select distances from 5 km up to ultra, and a lower-cost no-medal entry option is available.

Experience a historic trail race at Box Hill featuring significant elevation and panoramic views of the North Downs. This event offers a 10 km course on rough tracks with dedicated categories for men, women, and children.

Experience a winter trail adventure at the Penshurst Village Cross Country Run. Participants can choose between a standard five mile cross country course or a five mile cani cross run through scenic local landscapes.

Experience an iconic 43 mile ultra marathon journeying from the Buckinghamshire countryside to the heart of London. This season opener features scenic trails and historic canal paths with full GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

The Doughnut Dash is a flexible-distance run along a flat Thames riverside trail. Participants can run from a single lap to ultra marathon distances while enjoying doughnuts. All finishers receive a custom, neon-colored medal.

Run as many laps as you choose through the scenic gravel paths of Thetford Forest in this flexible 4 or 6 hour challenge event at Brandon Country Park.

Choose your distance from 5k to Ultra on this scenic road course near Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy a rolling route through historic villages with aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Celebrate the New Year with a forest trail run through the iconic Sherwood Pines. Choose between 10k, 5k, and junior distances on undulating multi terrain paths with medals for all finishers.

A 15 mile multi-terrain trail run at Hadleigh Country Park featuring muddy, undulating sections and elevated Thames Estuary views. Route maps and GPX files are available and the event operates a cupless water policy.

Join this multi distance trail event at Bawsey Country Park featuring distances from 5k to ultra marathon. Enjoy a lap based course with regular aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience a rewarding trail race through the private grounds of Ashdown Forest with 1568 feet of elevation. Choose between 5 or 10 miles of hard packed trails featuring steep climbs and panoramic views across The Downs.

Join this 5 km canicross adventure through the scenic woodland tracks of Irchester Country Park. This dog-friendly event features a staggered start, professional support, and finishers medals for both runners and their canine partners.

Follow an ancient Roman road through Suffolk and Norfolk on this 48 mile ultra marathon. Run from a nature reserve to the coast on a well marked and relatively flat historical trail.

Celebrate nine years of running on the historic Flitch Way with various distances from 5km to a 6 hour challenge. Choose your direction on this flexible lapped course and select your favorite bespoke medal.

Test your endurance at Cannock Chase Forest with a choice of four distances on undulating trail paths. Enjoy a scenic woodland run in Staffordshire complete with bespoke medals and free photography for all participants.

Experience a fully signed 50k trail ultra along the scenic North Downs Way and ancient woodlands of Norbury Park. Starting near Dorking this accessible route features four well stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Experience a scenic run through Thetford Forest with distances ranging from 5km to an Ultra Marathon. Enjoy a loop-based course on forest pathways with post-race refreshments and bespoke medals at High Lodge.

Follow a historic 42 mile pilgrimage route through the scenic Essex countryside to an ancient coastal chapel. This challenging trail ultra features varied terrain and requires self navigation through rolling rural landscapes.

Explore the scenic Northamptonshire countryside with 10k and Half Marathon trail races at Pitsford Water. Enjoy fully marshaled routes through local villages and alongside the water with professional on course support.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with an all female trail run at the beautiful Culden Faw Estate. Choose from three distances featuring rolling hills and woodland paths in an inclusive environment.