Trail Running calendar near Brixworth 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

Two self-navigation trail races near Chelmsford: an approximately 16 miles hilly Admiral McHilly Trail and a flatter approximately 6 miles Chelmer Trail. Routes are issued on the day with no markings or GPX files.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

A Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29th August 2026 where runners complete **four miles** every hour until one remains. The event is listed as sold out.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

30 August 2026 in Alexandra Gardens Windsor offers 10K and half marathon routes with views of Windsor Castle. The event includes chip timing, free race photos and an event village.

A chip timed, multi terrain flat 10 km race around Pershore that starts at Pershore Leisure Centre and finishes in Abbey Park. Entry is online only, limited to 325 places and includes a medal, water and a plum for finishers.

A trail race on 30 August 2026 linking five woodlands with hilly terrain and single track sections; entry was limited to 125 places and the event is now closed.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 is a functional fitness race at Barkers Lane combining ten Xercises with running in solo, doubles and relay formats. A LITE weight division is available and results appear on a detailed leaderboard.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

A trail event in Felsted on 31 Aug 2026 offering approx 10 miles or 10 km routes with written navigation only and no course markings. Entry includes a sandwich voucher and specific entry and transfer rules apply.

A scenic 10 km fell race around Sir William Hill and Abney Moor starting and finishing in the historic village of Eyam, with a 3 km junior run, prizes from the Barrel Inn and a barbecue and bar in the courtyard afterwards.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

A mixed terrain trail along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames offering a half marathon, 10K and a junior race, with chip timed results, a themed medal and free race photos.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

A fell race run alongside Britain’s historic Longshaw Sheepdog Trials, held on a route across the Longshaw estate. The course is about 7.1 km with 237 m of climb and entrant admission includes access to the sheepdog trials.

Mud Tribe in Brentwood is a muddy obstacle run with a 5 km course and a 1.5 km family option. The event features achievable obstacles, water elements without full immersion, finisher medals, hot wash downs and no chip timing.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.