Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Experience an off road five mile race through the picturesque North Wessex Downs. Follow woodland tracks and rural footpaths on a course starting in Hurstbourne Tarrant with all proceeds supporting local charities.

Experience a weekend of trail running in the Cotswolds with distances ranging from a 10K to a 100KM ultra marathon. Starting from Ilmington these UKA regulated races now include a new 50K option for all participants.

Join a day of trail running at the Culden Faw Estate, featuring team relays, sunrise 5K/10K runs, and a downhill time trial. The course mixes gentle hills with a long descent through woodland tracks. Set up a base camp and enjoy chip timed..

Experience a guided 12.5 mile trail run at Box Hill featuring over 1000 metres of elevation gain. This non competitive group event traverses technical woodland and heathland terrain under the guidance of a professional trail coach.

Run your own distance along the scenic Stroud Waterways canal in this flexible timed event. Start when you like within a one-hour window and see how far you can go in seven hours. Every participant gets a finisher's medal.

Event Details The Marlborough Downs Challenge offers two off-road running events. Participants can choose a 20 mile or a 33 mile trail race. The distances are approximate. Course Information Both courses are mostly off-road, following sceni..

Enjoy a guided 5km trail run through the Chiltern Hills followed by a professional movement class to improve your mobility and trail technique.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

This spring trail race takes runners through the scenic and undulating Harewood Forest in Hampshire. Participants can choose a 5k, 10k, or canicross event on forest paths. The event supports local community groups and features a cupless pol..

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometre ultra marathon on 9 May 2026, traversing a scenic loop of trails through the Chiltern Hills with 1800m of elevation. This UTMB World Series Index Race offers fully marked routes, six stocked aid st..

Explore the forest trails of Sherwood Forest on this annual ultra run. Choose between a 30-mile or a 40-mile loop past landmarks like Cresswell Crags and The Major Oak. The event is fully marked and supported with vegan aid stations.

Run from Horsham to the Brighton seafront in this 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon. Choose the solo challenge or team up for a two-person relay across varied trails and coastal paths. The event offers full support with feed stations and t..

Run scenic off road trails through Collingbourne woods at the Collingbourne Races, with half marathon and 10 km options. Chip timed event with medals and prizes for a memorable trail day.

Experience a weekend of trail running at the picturesque Deene Park Estate featuring multiple challenges including a 10k evening run and a hilly half marathon. Tackle individual races or take on the full 56.1k quest.

Experience a variety of trail running and walking events at Mapledurham near Reading. Choose between ultra distances, half marathons, or a six mile walk featuring a river boat crossing with on site camping available.

Experience a 40 mile linear journey along the ancient Ridgeway track through the scenic downlands of Wiltshire and Berkshire. This event for walkers and runners offers a supported route from Avebury to Streatley.

This event on the Thames features 10K, half, and marathon distances on scenic riverside paths. Starting from the Wraysbury Skiff Club, the courses use fully marked out-and-back loops. The area near Runnymede offers beautiful countryside and..

Experience a flat 5k run through scenic parkland and Norfolk's largest zoo. Run past giraffes and penguins before enjoying full day zoo access and a unique finisher medal.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this evening run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a finisher medal.