Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2025-2026

Guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, tackling rolling hills and a dramatic natural amphitheatre. Run as a friendly group at sunset or by night with headtorches, pause atop for views and try kit and trail shoes.

The Dark Rose is a captivating night trail run of about 5.5 miles from the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham, held as a self navigation challenge. Limited to 75 entrants, the event finishes with a warming post race meal.

The Pilgrim Challenge will take place in Farnham from Saturday 7 February 2026 to Sunday 8 February 2026. You can run 66 miles.

Join the Rauceby Ripper, a scenic roughly 9 mile multi terrain route through Rauceby Hall grounds, field edges and some road sections, finishing near the Village Hall. Runner and walker options welcome and entries are limited so join the wa..

Drama Llama Run on the Thames towpath offers timed laps on a flat 5.3 km out and back course with a seven hour limit and a flexible start window. Pick 5 km to ultra and enjoy race support, same day results and a finisher medal.

Take on the rolling trails of Cannock Chase on 8 February 2026 with four distances from 5 to 20 miles, perfect for every trail runner. Bespoke medals, free photos, prizes and onsite parking make for a great day among the trees.

Join the Cold Norton Charity Winter Trail on 8 February for a scenic 10 km or half marathon across grassy country tracks to support Farleigh Hospice. Routes are narrative and unmarked so bring a map, your own cup or bottle and enjoy homemad..

Run a scenic 10 mile loop through North Milton Keynes parklands, riverside paths and woodland, featuring the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel under the Grand Union Canal. Dog friendly and chip timed with marshals and a finish medal for all finish..

Take on a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park, winding through woodland trails with expert guidance on hand. Finishers get medals, trophies and dog treats in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle scenic bridleways and ancient woodland trails at The One in the Woods, Henley, with a half marathon, 10k and family Little Sprinters 1k. Enjoy a lively event village and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 8 February 2026, following scenic woodland tracks and gentle hills. Run at a conversational pace with groups, enjoy trail tips from guides, and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with riverside laps along the scenic Thames at Xcel SPORTS HUB. Choose 5k to ultra, run as many laps as you like within a one hour start window and 7 hour limit, and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the traffic free Flitch Way on two 5.3 km marked loops, choosing distances from 5K to marathon or a timed 6 hour challenge. Pick a bespoke medal and enjoy lap aid station support at this cupless event so bring your own cup.

The Phoenix Running - Greater London will take place in Greater London on Sunday 15 February 2026. You can run between 3 and 28 miles.

The Phoenix Running - Southwater will take place in Southwater on Sunday 15 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Run Brimscombe's canal towpath at the Back to the 80s timed event, choosing any mix of 2.62 mile laps to make 5k to ultra distances. Enjoy a relaxed one hour start window, seven hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal to mark your effort.

Enjoy a flat, scenic riverside run along the Thames at Magna Carta Winter in Runnymede, with 10k, half and full marathon options on out and back laps. Chip timing, marshals and a bespoke finisher medal make this a rewarding winter race.

Choose your distance on the day and tackle scenic looped courses through woods and trails around Chalfont St Peter, with pacers welcome and a trained medic on standby. Distances from 7k to ultra are offered and top three finishers earn meda..

Join Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026 for a six hour challenge where you can tackle distances from 5k up to ultra. Finishers receive a medal and goody bag and aid stations on each lap will keep you fueled..

Take on the 42 mile St Peters Way Ultra along the historic footpath from Chipping Ongar to St Peter on the Wall at Bradwell on Sea. Rolling trails, variable underfoot and a windswept sea wall finish make for a rewarding coastal challenge.