Trail Running calendar near Bedford 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic, hilly timed challenge at Pippingford Park with 10 hours to complete up to ten laps of roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops. Enjoy rugged trails, basic camping and a finisher medal and coloured shirt to celebrate your day.

Join the Zig Zag Challenge at Brandon Country Park for timed 4 or 6 hour running on a scenic 5.3k multi terrain lap in Thetford Forest, entries limited to 100. Stack laps to tackle marathon or ultra distances and earn a bespoke finish medal..

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Challenge yourself at Ultra In The Black Country, a 32 mile loop around Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 29 March 2026 with waymarked trails, canal towpaths and tunnel sections. Enter solo, as a pair or in a four person team for a med..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to th..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the Mortimer 10 km on Monday 6 April 2026 for a scenic two lap off road route through local woodlands, with a dog friendly canicross option. Enjoy chip timing, medals and a lively event village while supporting Ollie Young Foundation.

Run the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race at Temple Island Meadows and enjoy scenic, mixed terrain trails along the River Thames. Expect themed medals, free photos and a lively event village with food, drink and family fun.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Run the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a 54 miles circular route from Brixworth Country Park around scenic Northamptonshire. Mixed trails, canal towpath and road make for a rugged UTMB Index 100K with relay and Rosebud Marathon options.

Enjoy a scenic 10k circular trail through the Nene Valley and Northamptonshire countryside on easy tracks and disused railway paths. Fully marked and marshalled with a stocked aid station, this friendly spring race is open to 16+ runners.

Tackle 28 miles along the traffic free Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026, choosing to start from Market Harborough or Northampton for a scenic out and back challenge. Expect quiet trails, two tunnels so bring a head torch, feed stations..

Take on the Haughley Festival of Running at Haughley Park Suffolk, with distances from 5k to ultra and a cap of 300 entrants. Enjoy undulating park and woodland laps, secure on site parking and a bespoke finishers medal.

Discover the Spring Trail Series on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs at Cowdray estate on 18 April 2026. Choose from 12 km to 110 km and enjoy a fully marked, supported route through greensand hills, rivers, woodland and heath.

Explore the Malvern ridge in a guided 18 miles trail run over 1300 m ascent, led by an experienced trail and ultra runner. Expect a social pace around 10 to 11 minutes per mile, scenic stops and a post run alcohol free beer when available.

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge invites participants on scenic loops through Windsor Great Park, along the Thames and past Windsor Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or 50 km courses with app tracking, support stops and a lively finish celebration.

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is a scenic trail ultra on 18 April 2026, from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. Follow the Ridgeway past Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge for an off road challenge with on course support.

Run through the sweeping Thoresby Park estate with wild deer and long horn cattle, choosing routes from a 2 km family run up to a half marathon. Family friendly and canicross allowed on most distances, with medals and scenic countryside fin..

Roman Ramble at Billingford Lakes offers rugged trail running with four hour and six hour options across heavy half and ultra laps. Parking is included and all finishers receive bespoke medals, so bring your own cup or bottle for refills.