Trail Running calendar near Bourne 2025-2026

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery near Bakewell on 22 March 2026 for scenic trail running along the Monsal Trail and River Wye. Finish with a beer and a Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

Join a guided 10k through Thetford Forest at High Lodge on 22 Mar 2026, led at a relaxed conversational pace. Friendly ability groups, mostly flat woodland trails and a postrun stretch make this a great choice for newbies and regulars alike..

Challenge yourself at Spring Run on 22 March 2026 at Northampton Active, where a six hour timed event lets you tackle distances from a 5K up to an ultra marathon. Enjoy lap support, a Spring Run medal and a generous goody bag.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Run the Chiltern Hills on a guided trail half marathon based at The Home Office in Tring, led by qualified leaders who group runners by ability and teach trail technique. Enjoy scenic trails, a midcourse refreshment stop and finisher medal.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Take on the Ashridge Boundary Run on 28 March 2026 in Aldbury, a scenic 17.5 mile trail around the Ashridge Estate starting and finishing at Aldbury Recreation Ground. National Trust backed, with water stations, a finisher gift and prizes.

Run the 32 mile Ultra in the Black Country on 29 March 2026 from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. This traffic free loop along canal towpaths and disused railway lines includes mandatory head torch tunnel sections for a true adventure.

Take on the Spring Blickling Half Marathon on 29 March 2026, starting and finishing at Blickling Hall. Enjoy a scenic multi terrain route, bespoke medal and finish line treats while helping EPIC Norfolk reinvest profits into local sport.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a ladies only trail race raising funds for The Elm Foundation. Enjoy a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and Five Pits Trail then finish with cake and hot drinks at the campfire.

Join a scenic trail run around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026 with 10K and half marathon options on undulating paths around the reservoir. Finish in the lively event village with food, freebies and a focus on sustainability.

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.

The Active Fakenham Town Centre 5k will take place in Fakenham on Sunday 5 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run the Rose of the Shires, a scenic 54 miles loop from Brixworth Country Park through Salcey Forest, canal towpaths and 21 villages. Mostly off road and a UTMB index 100K, the route offers navigation challenges and relay team entries.

Tackle the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra around Northampton. Expect mixed trail and road terrain, live GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Join a guided trail marathon through the Chilterns and Ridgeway into Wendover Woods, tackling rolling hills and technical single track while qualified run leaders steer small ability groups. Midway refreshments and a wooden Run the Wild fin..

Flat, traffic free out and back ultramarathon on the scenic Brampton Valley Way with 14 mile one way or 28 mile round trip options. Bring a head torch for the tunnels and your own cup as the race is cupless.

Run the picturesque grounds of Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Limited to 300 runners, the event features lap formats, a bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.