Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Join Thames Meander Spring on 8 March 2026 for a flat, scenic riverside run from Barnes with 10 km, half and full marathon options. The route is marked and marshalled with stocked checkpoints and medical cover for a smooth race day.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

A women-only trail run at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames on 8 March 2026 celebrating International Women’s Day. Routes of 3 km, 6 km and 13 km across woodland and rolling parkland with chip timing, medals and refreshments.

Join a scenic 10 km from Heathside Sports Ground along the River Darent through fields and village lanes around South Darenth and Horton Kirby. Friendly marshalled route with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

A self navigation trail event at The Smugglers Den in Hullbridge on 8 March 2026 offering approx 10 and 6.3 mile routes. Entries include a £4 bar voucher and the race is held under UK Athletics rules; dogs are not permitted.

A 50 km trail ultra in the Chilterns on 14 March 2026, run as two 25 km loops from Stonor Park with 4,000 ft of climb, five aid stations, a 9 hour cut off and full course support.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines, with 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and junior distances for every runner. Organised by Nice Work with bespoke medals, free photos and a Racecheck Gol..

Three new waymarked routes around the North Downs and Greensand Ridge near Sevenoaks on 15 March 2026 with indoor checkpoints and food at the finish. The event has a 225 place limit and is currently operating a waiting list.

Run the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail at Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026, choosing the Half Marathon 13 miles or Super Seven 7.6 miles through ancient trees and rolling trails. Expect marshals, race timing and a special finishers medal.

Take on Phoenix Running's Octopus Run on 15 March 2026 at Walton on Thames for a scenic towpath challenge along the River Thames, with distances from 5 km to ultra and flexible start times. Finish your effort and collect a bespoke finishers..

Join the Pendock Spring Chicken Run on 15 March 2026 for scenic Worcestershire routes with 10K, 5K and a 1K fun run for all ages. Enjoy medals, prizes and help raise funds for the local school.

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.

Take on fields and trails at Hyde Hall Farm on 21 March 2026 with options from 10k to ultra marathon, lap based routes for all abilities. Friendly farm atmosphere, water station and bespoke medals make this a memorable spring challenge.

Guided 13 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill through the Surrey Hills and parts of the North Downs Way, including Shere and Newlands Corner. Not a race, this social group run is paced at around 10 min per mile and may finish with an alcoh..

A supported trek or run along the North Downs Way through Surrey, with a 26.2 mile marathon from Guildford or a 14 mile route from Ranmore Common, both finishing at YMCA East Surrey in Redhill. Transport, support stops and finish facilities..

Explore flat, well kept trails around Windsor Castle with 10K and half marathon options plus a RunThrough Foundation place. Chip timed racing, free photos and post race food and an event village make it a great day out.

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

Enjoy scenic trail runs through Danesfield woods and country paths with 10k, 6.5k and a 1k Little Sprinters for kids. All entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and village refreshments for a fun family day out.

Frogger Jogger is a timed lap race on the scenic Thames towpath in Walton on Thames where you can run 5.3 km laps to choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Places are limited, enjoy river views and digital race extras.