Trail Running calendar near Brixworth 2025-2026

The Pilgrim Challenge is a one- or two-day ultra along the North Downs Way based from Sandy Farm Business Park, Farnham GU10 1PX. Distances offered: 33 miles (one day) 66 miles (two days) The two-day option has total ascent gain of 2374 m. The route follows the waymarked North Downs National Trai..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Day Race is a scenic running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, with routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the arboretum's landscape. The event is designed to..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The cou..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the River Severn, on a disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, near Coalport, Telford. Runners can choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 miles (three-quarters marathon), 28 miles, or 37 miles. Each out..

Zig Zag’s Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon (IP27 0AF). Runners choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or ultra, all on a largely flat loop through the forest with a small section of trails and woodland (final route to be confirmed). The ev..

St Peters Way Ultra is a 42-mile trail ultramarathon that runs along the St Peter’s Way from Chipping Ongar to the Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. The route follows an ancient pilgrimage path through historic countryside, with sections of muddy trails, fields, and bridleway..

Thursley Common 10km is an evening trail run hosted by Running Adventures in Thursley, Surrey. The 10km route weaves through the Thursley National Nature Reserve, a 325-hectare expanse of heathland, peat bogs, pine and deciduous woodlands, and habitats for dragonflies and a variety of birds. This is..

The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop within a six-hour time limit; entrants choose how many laps to attempt. Entry fees are tiere..

G3 no.3 is a running event in Guildford, Surrey, hosted by the G3 Series. The start line and event car park are at Newlands Corner, Drove Road. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with entry fees of £27 and £31 respectively (plus service charges).Bundles offer discounts for multiple..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..

High Lodge Half Marathon – Spring is a circular trail race set in Thetford Forest, offering a friendly atmosphere for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. The multi-terrain course loops through hard-packed trails, forest paths, sandy sections, and grassy footpaths, with wildlife such as fallow..

Scrimshire's Scramble is a community‑led, not-for-profit trail run held at North Leverton Windmill in Nottinghamshire. Now in its second year, the undulating 10k (actually nearer 10.5k) multi‑terrain course uses green lanes, byways and public footpaths through rural fields, with muddy sections and o..

The event is scheduled for 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. It comprises fully marked and marshaled trail races over two distances: 10k Half Marathon Both routes use trails and tracks around Pitsford Water. Races leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Silent Pool, Albury, near Guildford. The route follows North Downs Way sections and the Netley Heath forest, dipping into Shere and passing film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. It’s ideal for those new to trail ru..

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln for a third year, offering a flat, traffic-free course along a canal towpath beside the Fossdyke, England’s oldest working canal. The 7-hour timed event lets runners choose how far to go, from quick laps to a marathon or even an ultra, with a sm..

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering a flat, traffic-free canal towpath course along the Fossdyke, England’s oldest canal in regular use. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners of all abilities to try a new distance, train for longer, or tackle a half marathon, marathon..

The event takes place on 8 March 2026 at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Sywell Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BS. It is organised by LDWA - Beds, Bucks and Northants and uses walking routes through Northamptonshire countryside. The event does not allow dogs. On-site parking is availab..

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, set in the Chiltern Hills. Runners and walkers can choose from three distances: 50km ultra, 25km half ultra, or a 10km option. The route winds through the Misbourne and Ch..