Trail Running calendar near Brandon 2026-2027

A 30th anniversary road marathon organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low traffic roads in North Essex. The event supports local charities, forms part of the Essex championships and limits entries to 500.

A multi-distance running event at Naseby Village Hall with trail and road courses including a 35 mile ultra. The route alternates direction by year, features five checkpoints and requires mandatory kit and GPS tracking.

A road marathon and half marathon based at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using measured routes with aid stations every 10 km. Entries include parking and a bespoke finisher medal; the event is cupless so bring your own bottle..

Off road 10k, 5k and junior races at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026 raising funds for the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The stone trail route includes hills and pacers for the 10k, with medals and photos.

A self guided 13 mile run around the Garden City Greenway in Letchworth Garden City, starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Run under UKA rules with a three hour time limit and profits donated to GRIT charity.

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills with trail technique instruction, checkpoints, a finisher’s medal and Trees not Tees certificate, based near Tring Station with limited spaces.

A trail running event conceived to increase participation from Black people, people of the global majority and allies. It offers 1K, 5K and 10K distances, children's entries are free under 16, and the day includes food, live music and activ..

A cross country event in Little Gaddesden on 10 May 2026 offering 10K, 5K and mini races for under 7s. Pre registration and on the day fees apply and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

Race 2 of the Northants 5 km Series is at West Lodge Farm in Desborough on multi terrain routes through fields and nature trails. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; parking is free and on site refreshments are available.

A measured off-road 5K on 13 May 2026, Race 2 of the seven-race Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways through Willow Park with limited parking and on-course safety support.

An undulating, chip-timed trail 10K in Skellingthorpe on 15 May 2026 organised by Lincoln District Runners. The race had a 300-runner limit, offered medals and goody bags, and is currently listed as full.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon in Nottinghamshire on 16 May 2026, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery, with checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles, a 10 hour cut-off, finish-line food and tap room access.

A coastal point-to-point trail event in Suffolk and Essex offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options with GPS tracking, regular checkpoints and a mandatory kit list. Routes run mostly on soft dirt trail through protected landscapes.

An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch on 16 May 2026 offering laps of a 2.5 km circuit with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, music zones, water stations and a finisher medal.

A timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 16 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through a circular course. Minimum age 13, limited weather-dependent parking, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Trail races over 10 and 5 miles at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026, using farm tracks and woodland trails. Marshals, water stations, parking and finish-line facilities are provided; transfers allowed before the deadline.

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..