Trail Running calendar near Brandon 2026-2027

A community memorial running event at Hockley Woods, Essex, focused on raising funds for cancer-related charities; organisers report £60,000 raised over 12 years and indicated 2025 would be the final running.

Round 4 of a five-event Phoenix Striders Summer Series at Langdon Discovery Nature Park. A 5k trail race run over two laps with entries on the day at the same price as online, minimum age 12 and fees vary by affiliation.

A 5.8 mile self navigation trail race around Littley Green with a written route issued on the day, no course markings and no water on course. Race HQ is the pub garden at The Compasses and parking is available behind the venue.

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

A summer 10 km trail run from the Voodoo Keller in Chelmsford with a GPX and Strava route and a narrative backup. Entry includes a brewery checkpoint drink, a finishers drink and a 2026 medal, and places are currently on a waiting list.

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

An obstacle 5k at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, it uses staggered wave starts, has basic on site facilities and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

MacTuffX London at Finsbury Park on 1 August 2026 combines ten prescribed Xercises with either 10x400m or 10x800m running, offered in Solo, Doubles, and Relay formats; a LITE weight division is available and entrants must be 18 or over.

Third race of the Forest Five mile series on 1 August 2026, held as Orion Harriers' ELVIS fixture. The event awards individual and team trophies and offers a discounted series rate with age-category aggregate prizes.

An evening of family-friendly races at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, featuring a junior 2.5 km, a 5 km and a 100 m Diddy Dash, chip timing, medals and trophies, on-site refreshments and spectator access.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point trail ultraruns through the Stour Valley in Constable Country. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and a 50 km option follows part of the same route; finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and UTMB Index points.

A riverside race series in Richmond along the Thames Path with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes starting and finishing at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ. Check points are stocked and KLP Medics provide on-course medical support.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

A summer charity trail in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes across grass, tracks and paths. Proceeds support Farleigh Hospice and entries close 31 July 2026.

A 50k and 100k trail event around Market Harborough on 15 August 2026, following long-distance footpaths with marked routes, aid stations and mandatory kit requirements. Free guided recces, pre-order merchandise and an event medal for all f..

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills on 15 August 2026, finishing with a Tring Brewery tour, tasting and a pint or soft drink in the brewery beer garden. Spaces are limited to 50 and a ticket price of £35 is shown.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

Trail event on 16 August 2026 offering a competitive 15 mile run and a timed 15 km social hike. Over 18s only; starters receive a vest or T shirt and finishers get a medal and a free drink.