Trail Running calendar near Bourne 2025-2026

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultra-marathon along England’s longest river, the Thames. Starting near Oxford in Iffley and finishing in Henley-on-Thames, the course follows the scenic Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, featuring a mix of cross-country trails,..

The Monster Mash 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held in Penistone along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail. Participants run laps of a flat, 6.55-mile course, completing as many as they wish within six hours. The event welcomes runners aged 15 and over, with a maximum of 60 entrants.Race head..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, fast out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, primarily on grassy t..

Pumpkin Plod is a timed running event held at Ferry Meadows, one of the largest country parks near Peterborough, UK. Participants run laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grassy areas through the forest. The event offers two options: a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, wher..

The Holmesfield Howler is a challenging 6-mile self-guided trail race held in Holmesfield, a scenic village on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK. The course features undulating hills, woodland, and farmland trails, offering runners a taste of rural landscapes along well-m..

The Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event held at Irchester Country Park. It features two distances: a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run, both set on fully marked woodland trails and tracks. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy dress, with prizes awarded for the be..

The Brewery Trail Run is a 10km (6 miles) trail running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Suitable for all abilities, the course features some hills and offers a relaxed, guided experience with qualified run leaders. After the run, participants..

The Winter Warrior 50km Ultra is a trail ultramarathon held annually in Norfolk, England, starting in Trowse, Norwich, and finishing in Diss. Following the scenic and well-marked Boudicca Way, the course passes through several villages including Caistor St. Edmund and Pulham Market.This winter event..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a scenic autumn/winter trail running event held in Berkhamsted, UK. This ultra-distance race covers a challenging 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, following a single-loop course through the heart of the Chilterns. Runners traverse woodland trails, Ber..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

The Shepshed 7 is a scenic 7-mile running event held annually in Shepshed, Leicestershire, starting from Iveshead School. The race features a two-lap, traffic-free course through the private grounds of Garendon Park, offering an undulating, multi-terrain route. It is fully marshalled and chip-timed,..

The Sherwood Trail Half Marathon is a scenic off-road running event held on private forestry land, offering participants a challenging yet beautiful course through undulating terrain. Taking place in early November, this half marathon provides runners with an opportunity to enjoy serene natural surr..

The Sphinx AC Coombe 8 is a challenging multi-terrain running event held at the historic Coombe Abbey on the outskirts of Coventry. The main race covers 8 miles, featuring a mix of wooded trails and undulating farmland, with an alternative 8km (5-mile) route available. The event offers a friendly at..

Tunnel Vision in Market Harborough is a unique 5-mile out-and-back running event featuring both a Night Run and a Dawn Run. The course includes a memorable passage through the 422-meter-long Oxendon Tunnel, an old railway tunnel that is pitch black but mood-lit for the race, requiring runners to use..

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular, award-winning half marathon trail race held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The course features a stunning and challenging route that begins in the historic market town and includes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Runners then follow the s..

The Linacre Infini Trail Race is a timed endurance trail running event held at Linacre Reservoirs in North East Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. Participants aim to complete as many 5km laps as possible within a 6-hour time limit on a fully marked and marshaled course. The rou..