Trail Running calendar near Brandon 2026-2027

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the Easter Egg 10k trail in Chelmsford. Limited to 30 runners, this dusk run includes an on site chocolate egg hunt and a limited edition T shirt.

Join Active Fakenham Town Centre 5K for a lively community morning with a 5K race, 1K fun run and Toddle’n’Trike for under fives on a closed town circuit. Finishers get medals and kids receive Easter goodie bags.

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile loop around Hall Barn Estate with a tarmac start and finish at Beaconsfield Rugby Club. Organised by Burnham Joggers on 6 April 2026, this friendly trail run features marshals, chip timing and post race prizes.

Take on the Rose of the Shires 54 mile circular ultra from Brixworth Country Park, or opt for the 26.2 mile Rosebud Marathon. Scenic trails, towpath and country roads with checkpoints, live GPS and UTMB 100K index.

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

Run a guided Chilterns Trail Marathon along the Ridgeway and through Wendover Woods, featuring rolling hills and expert leaders offering pacing and technique tips. Small field, halfway refreshments and a wooden finisher medal make for a sce..

Join the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way, a one day 28 mile ultra along the traffic free route between Northampton and Market Harborough. Choose your start end, expect two dark tunnels so bring a head torch, enjoy feed stations and a fini..

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.

Run the Nene Valley Races Kings Cliffe 10k through Northamptonshire countryside on tracks, fields and disused railway lines. Start and finish at KC Active with a fully marshalled, marked route for a peaceful country challenge.

Join the inaugural High Lodge Wild Trail Runs on 12 April 2026 at Thetford Forest for scenic 5 km and 10 km timed trail races between Cambridge and Norwich. All finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise, a snack and a drink.

Take on the Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K, a 51K trail ultra across the iconic Chiltern Hills with 996 m of climbing, starting at Berkhamsted Castle and finishing in Wendover. Expect Ridgeway views, tough trails and full on course support.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

Run the Roman Ramble at Billingford Lakes on 19 April 2026 on trails with distances from 5k to ultra. Entries capped at 300, no cups provided so bring your own bottle, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Support breast cancer patients at the Little Lifts Trail Run at Barningham Estate. Choose 10, 20 or 30 km single lap routes across scenic North Norfolk fields, tracks and woodland, with timing, refreshments and finishers gifts.

The Other Run offers 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra on scenic, mildly undulating quiet roads near Bury St Edmunds, plus bespoke finisher medals and a lucky dip option. Capped at 300 runners with parking included, it promises a f..

Run through woods carpeted with bluebells in the Chiltern Hills with Run The Wild at the Bluebell 10km on 26 April 2026. Grouped by ability with on route coaching, the spring trail offers guided support and scenic views. Spaces are limited.

Take on the Thames Path 100, a scenic 100 mile point to point trail from Richmond to Oxford along mostly flat, fast riverside paths. With a 30 hour limit, aid stations and an iconic finish at Oxford University, this is a classic ultra.

Enjoy coastal off road trails at the Heritage Coast Run in Thorpeness, Suffolk, with 10k, 10k canicross and a half marathon. Wave starts, beach turnarounds and sea views make it a scenic charity challenge for all levels.

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..