Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A single lap 10 km off road race through Wyre Forest on 18 Aug 2026 with limited places, canicross allowed and no on the night prizes.

A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

An evening trail race of **10 km** on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.

A seven hour timed event on 21 August 2026 at Wraysbury with lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.

A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.

A fully signposted, chipped 30 km circular fell race around Belper featuring ancient Roman roads, woodland and Midshires Way, open to walkers and runners.

Full and half marathons through Richmond Park on 23 August 2026, starting at Sheen Gate, using park trails with refreshments and UK Athletics affiliation.

Half and full marathons in Richmond Park on 23 August 2026, with multi-lap routes along the Tamsin Trail, refreshment points and UK Athletics affiliation.

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

Trail races of 5km and 10km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station supporting Keeping Abreast charity, with medals for finishers, refreshments, and parking where proceeds are donated.

A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.

A laps based timed run at Ardingly Reservoir offering multiple distances, chip timing, an aid station and a donut shaped finisher's medal.

Two self-navigation trail races in Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: the hilly Admiral McHilly Trail of about 16 miles and the flatter Chelmer Trail of about 6 miles, with written route instructions and no course markings.

Guided group trail run of 10 km through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with groups based on ability. Mostly flat woodland terrain, trail shoes recommended; parking costs £3 and the entry fee is £12.50.

A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.

London Backyard Ultra is a loop race where runners complete a four mile loop each hour until one runner remains. It takes place at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 and includes pitches, showers, and race photography.

An obstacle mud run on a permanent assault course near Dorking, Surrey, offering 5 km and 10 km options, multiple laps, and entries for solo runners, teams and charities. The course includes mud, water, walls and climbing obstacles.