Trail Running calendar near Bourne 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic, undulating trail running around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option on Saturday 27 June 2026. Expect chip timing, free photos, post race goodies and a themed medal to celebrate your finish.

Join the Whaley Waltz Fell Race at Whaley Bridge Carnival on 27 June for a spirited 5.8 mile fell run with 274 m of climb. A new course since 2023 and a cheeky twist near the finish keep things lively for runners of all abilities.

The Hardwolds 40 is a 47 mile trail race across the Yorkshire Wolds with about 4,600 ft of ascent, offering stunning views and a tough 20 hour cutoff. Entries are limited to 300 solo runners and relay teams are welcome.

Choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon or 50 km on scenic, well marked trails through Salcey Forest. A friendly community day with generous time limits, forest underfoot and a medal plus drink for every finisher.

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Take on the Full Essex Way Ultra, an 82 mile journey from Epping tube station to Harwich lighthouse across varied trails, tracks and roads. With just 65 places and a 24 hour cut off, this iconic challenge supports Essex Wildlife Trust.

Run a scenic Half Marathon from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place along canal towpaths and through a 360 m tunnel on a flat route. Chip timed waves, early entrants may get personalised bibs, finishers receive a medal, T shirt and goody bag.

Take on the Peak District Ultra Challenge from Bakewell on 4 to 5 July 2026, a figure of 8 route with distances from 10 miles to a full 100 km. Choose single day or two day formats, camp at basecamp and enjoy on course catering and support.

Fen Gallop 2026 is a scenic running event held in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, featuring flat, multi-terrain courses along country roads, footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can choose between a 10K race or a shorter 4-mile option, both..

Join the Bishop's Stortford Mitre on 5 July 2026 for community 10k, 5k and a fun 1K kids race on traffic free country lanes at Jobbers Wood. Support the Mitre Fund and enjoy chip timing, a finisher T shirt or a tree planted in your name.

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

On 5 July 2026 the Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon offers a scenic off road challenge along The Ridgeway near Wendover, with rolling climbs and woodland views. Entries are limited to 350 runners so book early for this memorable trail experienc..

Take on the Great Hucklow Fell Race, a 10 km challenge with about 340 m of ascent across scenic Derbyshire moors, from village tracks to rough moor tops. This community run supports local causes and finishes at the school with flapjacks for..

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds for a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting adds a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for everyone and a lively post race B..

The Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026 is a scenic 9.9 km run with 250 m of climb, featuring a mid race ascent past the dramatic Black Rocks. Mostly on good trails, it starts and finishes at Cromford Meadows for a lively local challenge.

Take on a scenic 10K through woodland, meadows and rolling trails at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry on 10 July 2026. Racecheck Gold rated with rave reviews, this undulating trail run offers on course drinks and eco friendly finish options.

Ultra:5K Kempston is held at Box End Park, Box End Rd, Kempston MK43 8RQ. The event, scheduled for Sunday 12 July, offers a simple but challenging format: participants run a 5K on the hour, every hour, for five hours. A three-race option is..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Join the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park for looped sand, gravel and grass trails with distances from 5k to ultra marathon. Small field, lap based courses with on site aid and parking included for a relaxed race day.