Trail Running calendar near Desborough 2026-2027

A 9.9 km fell race in the Dark Peak on 2 June 2026 with 290 m of climb, rocky and boggy ground and three small river crossings. Pre-entry only, limited to 400 runners, fell or trail shoes are mandatory and FRA kit may be required.

A six hour lap based event from Braybrooke Taproom on well surfaced trails along the Griffin Trail and Brampton Valley Way, with free parking, onsite toilets and a taproom for post run refreshments.

Experience a 5 mile fell race through the beautiful limestone scenery of Calver Village. This Category B short race features 900 feet of climbing and is open to all runners aged 18 and over.

03 June 2026 at Kinver Edge, a 10 km trail run over two laps on local tracks with varied climbs. Canicross is permitted and advance entries cost £10, with limited places and series entry open until 1 May 2026.

A timed riverside event on a 5.3 km out and back Thames course where runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit. Ten pound entry supports the Rays of Sunshine charity and a double sided medal is awarded.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where competitors run a 4.167 miles loop every hour until one runner completes an extra loop. Chip timing, a £1000 prize for the winner, and six- and twelve-hour entry options are available.

Inflatable 5K in Lincoln is an inflatable obstacle fun run at Lincoln Showground on 6 June 2026, with 2.5 km laps and options up to 15 km, music zones, a finisher's medal and on-site food and drink.

A themed fundraising run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a marathon on a route from The Unicorn Inn through the Silkin Way and across Ironbridge; fancy dress is encouraged.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

A 24-hour relay at Wasing Park, Reading on 6–7 June 2026 with Solo, Pair, and Team entries on an 8 km trail lap, event camping and an event village, plus charity entry options and tiered team pricing.

A 46 mile (74 km) annual run or walk around Cambridgeshire that starts and finishes at RAF Wyton, visiting four former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Options include solo completion or team relay with eight checkpoints on the route.

MacTuffX in Sutton Coldfield on 6 June 2026 combines ten Xercises and running across Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, with a LITE weight option and age requirement of 18 or over.

A three-race Forest Five (mile) series at Jubilee Retreat on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2026, with single-race and discounted series entry, age-category aggregate trophies and a third-race ELVIS fixture with team prizes.

The Pretty Muddy 5k at Cassiobury Park is a mixed-terrain obstacle course featuring muddy climbs, crawls and slides. The event is for ages 13 and over, runs in staggered waves, and includes on-site facilities plus fundraising support and a..

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Willen Lake on 06 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through timed waves. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply, with on-site facilities and accessibility support available.

A 5k mud obstacle event at Markeaton Park where participants climb, crawl and slide around varied terrain. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event has a fundraising target and includes on-site facilities and a Race for Life medal.

A muddy obstacle 5 km event at Graves Park organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants follow a mixed-surface course with obstacles, a minimum age of 13 and a fundraising target.

A 5k Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Prospect Park, Reading, featuring grass terrain, steep slopes and woodland sections. Obstacles include climbing, crawling and sliding; participants must be 13 or older and events support Cancer Research..

Trail routes at Bruern Farm Estate on 6 June 2026 include 2.5K, 5K and 5 Mile or 8K with age rules for younger runners; proceeds support the Wychwood Life Centre.

A narrative, self‑navigated trail race of about 7 miles at the Chignal Fete on 06 June 2026, held under UK Athletics rules with a written route description and no course markings.