Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

An all-female trail run at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames on 14 March 2027, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km routes plus chip timing, medals and partner benefits.

A novelty wife carrying race in Dorking featuring a 380 m out and back up The Nower with obstacles and a Splash Zone. Carried participants must meet a 50 kg minimum and wear helmets while competitors are encouraged to wear fancy dress.

A 13.1 mile out-and-back trail half marathon from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower, featuring 1,800 feet of ascent, four water stations, marshal support and a post-race cooked breakfast; profits support a local food rescue charity.

A countryside walking and running event on 14 March 2027 around Sevenoaks, offering three new circular routes that showcase views of the North Downs and Greensand Way, with indoor checkpoints and a 225 person entry limit.

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50km trail ultramarathon through the Chilterns centered at Stonor Park, run as two 25km loops with 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations and full medical support. The event has a nine hour finish limit and medals for all finishers.

The Running Tribe Races will take place in Chalfont Saint Peter on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run between 7 and 40 miles.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

Seven consecutive days of timed running on certified out and back routes along the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances from 5 km to ultra are available and finishers earn daily mementos plus a seven day lantern medal set.

A two lap multi terrain 10 km trail race on Easter Monday around Mortimer Fairground and local woodlands, with a canicross option, chip timing, medal and free race photos. The undulating course is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

A 40 or 50 mile trail ultra along the Testway from Linkenholt to Totton in Southampton, with aid stations every 10 miles, marshals and medical support. A shuttle option is available for an extra £10 and there is a 14 hour cutoff.

A circular Half Marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy trails, manually timed and traffic free. The event is cupless, offers optional eco friendly medals and podium trophies, and has a 3.5 hour cut-off.

A mixed-terrain race day on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm, Henley-on-Thames, offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back along the River Thames.

A 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, towpaths and roads. The event is fully tracked and offers relay teams plus a 26 mile Rosebud Marathon option.

A family-friendly inflatable obstacle event at Huntingdon Racecourse on 10 April 2027. Choose from 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k laps on a 2.5 km circuit with inflatables, music zones, an untimed finish and a finisher's medal.

A 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra, the Rosebud Marathon runs across Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath with two staffed checkpoints and GPS tracking provided.

An out-and-back 45 km race along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way on 11 April 2027 where runners start from either Market Harborough or Northampton to represent their county, pass through two long tunnels and compete for county-based re..

A looped running festival at Haughley Park offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra distances, with on-course aid, secure on site parking and bespoke finisher medals.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.