Trail Running calendar near Brandon 2025-2026

Run a guided trail half marathon across the rolling chalk hills and woods of the Chilterns with English Athletics qualified run leaders offering pacing and technique tips. Midrace refreshment, free parking and a finishers medal await.

Spring Blickling Half Marathon on 29 Mar 2026 starts and finishes at Blickling Hall on a scenic mixed surface route. Enjoy chip timing, a bespoke medal and finish donuts and cookies while supporting local sport.

Take on a scenic 10K through Epping Forest on 29 March 2026, two laps on traffic free forest tracks with an undulating, multi terrain route. Limited to 600 entries and finishers receive a medal.

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the 3rd 10 km trail run at dusk in this Easter Egg edition. Only 30 places, includes a T shirt and post race egg hunt; bring a headtorch and high visibility gear.

Run the 54 mile Rose of the Shires Ultra, a scenic loop from Brixworth through Salcey Forest and along the Grand Union Canal. A UTMB index 100K with medals for all finishers, prizes for top three, checkpoints, cake and GPS tracking.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Battle of the Brampton Valley Way pitches Leicestershire against Northamptonshire along the traffic free route, with runners choosing which end to start from. Pick 14 miles one way or 28 mile round trip and bring a head torch for the tunnel..

Haughley Festival of Running brings multi distance races at Haughley Park, from 5k to ultra, on lap based scenic routes with on site parking. Limited to 300 entrants for a friendly, village festival feel.

Scenic 10k trail through rolling Northamptonshire countryside on 12 April 2026, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. Fully marked and marshalled, the route includes a stocked aid station and eco friendly water refills.

Tackle the Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K on 18 April 2026, a scenic 51 km trail through the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. Expect rolling climbs, three well stocked aid stations and live chip timing in a 400 runner field.

Run through the sweeping Thoresby Park estate with wild deer and long horn cattle, choosing routes from a 2 km family run up to a half marathon. Family friendly and canicross allowed on most distances, with medals and scenic countryside fin..

Run the Roman Ramble at Billingford Lakes on scenic mixed trails, with distances from 5k to ultra. Small field atmosphere, bespoke finisher medal and on site aid; bring your own cup or bottle.

Run scenic, undulating trails across Barningham Estate with 10k, 20k and 30k options for all abilities. Race for Little Lifts and turn your miles into care boxes while enjoying on course support and a festive finish.

Take part in The Other Run in Bury St Edmunds on 26 April 2026 with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options on scenic country roads. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal, friendly atmosphere and a seven hour marathon cutoff.

Run the Heritage Run in Thorpeness on 1 May 2026, a friendly community organised event that supports local charities. Choose from scenic mainly off road 10k, half marathon or a dog friendly 10k, all from The Ogilvie Pavilion.

Take on the Thames Path 100, a 100 mile point to point run from Richmond to Oxford along the scenic Thames with marked trail, plentiful aid stations and a 30 hour time limit. A classic endurance test for experienced runners.

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.

Tackle the Chiltern Hills 100K on 9 May 2026, a scenic but demanding trail ultramarathon around Chesham with 1800m of climbing. Limited to 250 runners, the marked course features checkpoints, live tracking and a finisher medal.

Take on 50 Mile or 50 km routes at the Holy Trail Festival in scenic Oulton Broad, Suffolk, with checkpoints, GPS tracking and a unique medal. Friendly support, a hot finish meal and prizes make this a memorable spring trail challenge.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival takes over Deene Park Estate for a lively weekend of trail running and onsite entertainment. Choose from 10 km, 25 km, 21.1 km or combine all three into the 56.1 km Quest for a big challenge and finisher medal.