Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Experience a trail running festival at Billingford Fishing Lakes & Country Park with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra. Enjoy a variety of terrains, finishers medals, and celebratory refreshments in a scenic park setting.

Experience the scenic forest trails of Cannock Chase with a half marathon 10k or 5k race. Enjoy chip timed results and a unique themed medal while running through one of England’s most historic natural landscapes.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Experience a multi-terrain run through the Wormsley Estate featuring the steep Ibstone Kicker. Choose between 5km and 10km races or a colorful family friendly run on Ibstone Common.

Test your endurance on a flat but demanding loop along the Thames and historic canals. Choose from 100, 150, or 250 mile distances with full GPS tracking and checkpoint support.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

Join this road running event in Bury St Edmunds featuring distances from 5k to an ultra marathon. Enjoy scenic undulating routes and a seven hour cut off on the same day as the London Marathon.

Experience a 41.4 mile circular journey around Coventry through the agricultural landscapes of Warwickshire and Solihull. This annual off road challenge is open to solo walkers, runners, and relay teams.

Run for a cause through the forest trails of Alice Holt Forest. This charity event supports bowel cancer research with distances from a Junior Run to a Half Marathon. Participants receive a bespoke medal and enjoy a supportive, community at..

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

Experience a guided 10km trail run through the bluebell woods of the Chiltern Hills. Join expert local guides for a morning of supported running through nature reserves starting from the heart of Tring.

Experience a 5K multi terrain run through the picturesque Fineshade Wood. This new series venue offers a woodland course for all abilities with bespoke finishers medals and on site facilities for runners and spectators.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

Explore the Wiltshire landscape on a circular route through the Vale of Pewsey and Marlborough Downs. This event features four distances passing historic sites like the Avebury Stone Circle and Silbury Hill.

Event Overview The Dragonfly Challenge is a timed running event with a 6-hour duration. Participants decide how far they run by completing as many laps of a 5.3 km (3.3-mile) course as they wish within the time limit. This means the total d..

Run a scenic 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury on Friday 1 May 2026 and choose your distance from 3 km to ultra. Friendly aid, medals and goody bags make this intimate 300 runner event ideal for PBs or relaxed miles..

Experience a 100 mile point to point trail race following the iconic Thames Path from London to Oxford. This flat and fast course offers a 30 hour time limit through beautiful English riverside scenery and groomed trails.

Join a guided 30 mile group trail run through the North Downs Way and Greensand Way featuring summits like Leith Hill. This noncompetitive event offers professional coaching and scenic views across the South East England countryside.

Run Silchester offers three scenic trail distances starting from the village playing field. The route takes runners past ancient Roman walls, a historic church, and through woodland. The day includes a village market, food stalls, and music..

Run For Your Life on 2 May 2026 at Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath offers 10 km, 5 km and a 2 km Fun Run on scenic trails past Kenwood House. Managed starts and medals welcome all while proceeds support Jubilee Hall Trust.