Trail Running calendar near Clipston 2026-2027

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.

Take on the Chiltern Hills 100K, a scenic trail ultra across iconic Chiltern ridges and estates on 9 May 2026. Limited field and UTMB Index status mean a competitive, well supported race with challenging climbs, full marking and live tracki..

Challenge yourself over 30.8 or 40.8 miles on a one-lap route through Sherwood Forest, taking in Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and the Major Oak. Waymarked and marshalled with aid stations and a HOBO Pace finisher medal awaiting all finisher..

Spend a weekend at Deene Park for the Run Rabbit Trail Festival with 10k, scenic half marathon, a 25k made of five 5k loops and a Quest to complete all routes. Festival vibes, varied trails and medals for all finishers.

Celebrate the 10th Spire Ultra, a scenic 33 mile trail around Chesterfield that winds across high moorland, ancient woods and rolling farmland. Enjoy strong on course support, an anniversary memento and a community finish at North Wingfield..

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..

Tackle 40 miles along the ancient Ridgeway from Avebury to Streatley on 9 May 2026, passing barrows, hill forts and the Uffington White Horse. Friendly checkpoints and great support make this a memorable long distance walk.

Apocalypse Ultra in Church Stretton on May 9, 2026 challenges you with four rugged loops totaling up to 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of ascent. Run any loop in any order within a 16 hour time limit and enjoy a rolling buffet at HQ.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Run beside the Thames at Runnymede for the Magna Carta Summer with 10 km, half and full marathon options that pass historic riverside landmarks. All finishers receive a bespoke Magna Carta medal.

Join the 30th Halstead & Essex Marathon on scenic low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, this club organised race offers a classic country marathon and a prize for course records.

Shires and Spires on 10 May 2026 is a multi distance circular run from Naseby Village Hall across scenic trails and country roads past grand estates. Pick distances from 10K to an ultra and enjoy a memorable Northamptonshire running experie..

Run the Zig Zag Marathon or Half Marathon on 10 May 2026 from Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds along scenic, mildly undulating roads. Limited to 300 runners, with aid stations, a seven hour cut off and memorable finisher medals.

Take on the Greenway Challenge on 10 May 2026 in Letchworth Garden City, a scenic self guided 13 mile loop around the Garden City Greenway. Enjoy a wooden finisher medal, post run treats and help raise funds for GRIT.

Challenge yourself at the Chilterns 30, a 30 km trail across scenic Chiltern Hills with rolling woodland trails, ridgelines and village paths. Guided groups, well stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal with a Trees not Tees certificate ma..

Join Black to the Trails at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade for a welcoming day of trail running with 1K, 5K, 10K and Scotch Bonnet 10K options. Celebrate diversity with music, food, family fun and finishers medals on scenic chalk downland.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.