Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

A 5 km obstacle course at Stanborough Park on 17 May 2026 featuring mud, climbs and slides, run in staggered waves. Participants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target applies.

An off road 10 km trail around Barbury Castle near Wroughton, featuring tracks, grass and Smeathes Ridge. The event is fully marshalled, supports Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and includes a finishers medal and post race refreshm..

A three lap, 5 mile multi terrain race around Eastbrookend Country Park on 20 May 2026. The event is the first in the ELVIS 2026 series, uses chip timing and carries a Trail Running Association permit.

A UKA permitted trail race of approximately 5 miles on Galleywood Common on 20 May 2026. The course uses a written route description with no markings or marshals; dogs are not permitted and minimum age is 16.

The Well Run x Dunkertons Trail 10K will take place in Charlton Kings on Wednesday 20 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

A 10k trail event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava-guided competitive run and a relaxed hike option. Entry includes a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; a £2 levy applies to non-TRA/EA members.

Farmmageddon at Hyde Hall Farm is an endurance weekend featuring a 100 mile event over two days on a 5.3 km loop, plus shorter distance and time based challenges. The course mixes trail, grass and tarmac with on course aid and on site parki..

A long distance trail challenge from Richmond upon Thames to the Brighton coast with routes from 100 km to shorter distances. The event features marked trails, GPS tracking, staffed rest stops with food and medical support and camping optio..

Multi distance running event at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 to May 24, 2026, with solo races of 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles and a 100 miles team option. The marked 10 mile loop passes woodland, estate roads and a lakeside section.

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.

A non-stop **145 mile** towpath race from Birmingham to Little Venice, London, run under UK Athletics rules. Entry is for runners aged 20 plus, limited to 100 starters, with a 45 hour overall cut off and support options for unsupported runn..

A 100 mile LDWA walk across Kent and Sussex over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, visiting Ashdown Forest and sites linked to Winnie the Pooh. Entrants must be LDWA members, meet a qualifier and follow event rules.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Clapham Common with climbs, crawls and slides, wave starts and a minimum age of 13. The event lists facilities such as toilets and refreshments and carries a fundraising target of £50.

A 42.2 km marathon around Richmond Park starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. The route follows park roads and the Tamsin Trail with aid stations, scenic viewpoints and on-course support.

Queen of the Suburbs Ultra invites runners to explore Ealing's greenways, towpaths and parks with 50k and 25k single loop options. Expect a Horsenden Hill climb with city views to Wembley and a friendly local race atmosphere.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

A canal and coastal trail run from Chelmsford along the Blackwater navigation to Heybridge Basin and Tollesbury. Options include a half marathon and a full marathon, cupless aid stations, a bag shuttle and optional medal selection.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this sunset run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5km or 10km distance on a scenic undulating trail and enjoy a timed midsummer evening event with finishers medals.