Trail Running calendar near Buntingford 2026-2027

A trail running event on the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre on 3 May 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile trail. Entries support Ferring Country Centre and local Sussex charities.

A guided trail run on Box Hill that gains about 1000 m over 12.5 miles, featuring technical climbs, scrambling and varied terrain. Group paced for sustained trail running ability with parking at Stepping Stones Car Park.

Take on a coastal adventure with sandy trails and undulations in the Heritage Coast Run. Choose between a 10k or half marathon, both sharing a scenic, mostly off-road route. There's even a special 10k category for runners with dogs.

A guided 5 km spring trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a Movement Project session to improve range of motion. Groups are led by Run Leaders and the venue offers a cafe, toilets and bag storage.

Take on the Freddo Mercury Rhapsody Run along a flat riverside towpath at Xcel SPORTS HUB, logging as many 5.3 km laps as you can within a relaxed 7 hour limit. Rock up in a 1.5 hour start window or request a time, with aid stations and opt..

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

A 100 km trail ultra on an anticlockwise loop of the Chiltern Hills, visiting Ashridge Estate, Whiteleaf and Bledlow Ridge. The fully marked course includes GPS tracking, six checkpoints, chip timing and post race food.

Run from Horsham to the Brighton seafront in this 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon. Choose the solo challenge or team up for a two-person relay across varied trails and coastal paths. The event offers full support with feed stations and t..

A two-day trail running festival at Deene Park near Corby offering 10k, 21.1k, 25k challenges and a combined 56.1k Quest with medals and multi-event entry options.

Discover Goring Gap Trails near Reading in early May 2026, offering scenic trail challenges from a 6 mile walk with a river boat crossing to 52K and 50 mile ultras. Multi day camping adds a relaxed festival vibe for runners and walkers alik..

Run along the historic Thames Path in Runnymede, near the site of the Magna Carta. This lapped course offers scenic views and multiple distances from a 10K to a full marathon. Every finisher earns a unique medal.

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

A marathon in May 2026 marking the 30th edition, organised by Halstead Road Runners on scenic low traffic roads around Halstead Leisure Centre in North Essex. Part of the Essex Road Running Championships with a strong volunteer and charity..

Shires and Spires is a multi-terrain race through the Northamptonshire countryside, starting from historic Naseby. The event alternates its course direction yearly and offers five distances from a 10K to a 35-mile ultra marathon. Entry incl..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A fundraising off road 10 km, 5 km and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026, supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The event features mapped trail routes, a bespoke medal, prizes and limited free parking.

Run one or two loops through the undulating vineyards of Rathfinny Wine Estate on a carbon neutral trail event that supports the WOLO Foundation and awards recycled slate medals to finishers.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.

Trail races of 20 km, 10 km and junior 3 km and 5 km run from Cocking Hilltop across the South Downs, with climbs, scenic views and marshalled, waymarked courses under Trail Running Association licence.

Explore the beautiful trails of the Chiltern Hills on this 30km guided trail run. The event includes a Run Leader, a checkpoint with snacks, and a finisher's medal. It starts near Tring Station, with easy rail access from London.