Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2026-2027

Run the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge at Chasewater Country Park on 5 April 2026, a scenic multi terrain loop around the reservoir with distances from junior run to 20k. Expect a friendly vibe, bespoke medals, free photos and on site park..

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

An Easter Sunday community event in Fakenham Town Centre featuring a 5K, a 1K Fun Run and a Toddle’n’Trike for under fives. The race uses a 1K closed road circuit and offers medals, children goodie bags and age category awards.

Tackle a rolling 10km village road and trail through Mortimer woodlands, with a dog friendly canicross option and scenic off road sections. Medals, chip timing, local food and ale, all supporting the Ollie Young Foundation.

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile loop around Hall Barn Estate with a tarmac start and finish at Beaconsfield Rugby Club. Organised by Burnham Joggers on 6 April 2026, this friendly trail run features marshals, chip timing and post race prizes.

A 54-mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park across Northamptonshire trails, roads and towpaths, with a 26.2-mile Rosebud Marathon option, relay legs, six aid checkpoints and real-time GeoTracks tracking.

A riverside trail event at Temple Island Meadows on 11 April 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back race with chip timing, marked kilometres, medals and post-race goodies.

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

A guided one-day trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, led by English Athletics qualified run leaders. The route includes Ridgeway sections, well stocked checkpoints and a wooden finisher’s medal.

Enjoy a family friendly day in Froyle with a scenic 10 km trail through fields and woods and a colourful Kids Colour Dash for ages 4 to 12. Village hall cakes, picnic space and on course support make it a relaxed community event.

Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series on 11 April 2026 offers a half marathon (two laps) and a 10 km (one lap) through ancient woodland at Chingford Plain, London. Courses are chip timed, fully marked, and include aid stations and an eco frie..

Take on the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026 with 14 or 28 mile options from Market Harborough or Northampton along a traffic free, hard packed trail. Expect two dark tunnels so bring a torch and enjoy friendly support and..

Run scenic loops through Haughley Park on paths and woodland with distances from 5k to ultra and a choice of bespoke or lucky dip medals. Secure parking and on course support make this ideal for runners of every pace.

A scenic 10k trail run in the Nene Valley starting and finishing at KC Active, Kings Cliffe. The circular, fully marked route runs on tracks, fields and disused railway lines with a staffed aid station and eco measures in place.

Join the inaugural Wild Deer Trail Runs at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 12 April 2026, with scenic 5km and 10km trails. Chip timed and fully supported, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch, snack and drink.

A fully guided 19 miles coastal trail run from Holme Next The Sea to Wells Next The Sea along the Norfolk Coast Path, run at a conversational pace with group leaders, an aid station and a small donation to trail upkeep.

A looped trail event from Windsor Racecourse on 18 April 2026 offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes through the Great Park, Runnymede and along the Thames with marquee rest stops, medical support and GPS tracking via an event app.

An ultra trail race along the Chiltern ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. The route is about 51 km with 996 m of ascent, fully marked and supported by three staffed aid stations and a nine hour cutoff.

Trail runs across Thoresby Park on 18 April 2026 with distances from a 2km family run to a half marathon. Cani cross and Nordic walking options are included and live chip timing plus finisher medals are provided.

Join a guided group trail run along the Malverns ridge from North Malvern, covering 18 miles with over 1300 m of ascent and stunning summit views. Expect steady trails at about 10 to 11 minutes per mile with friendly support and full kit in..