Trail Running calendar near Desborough 2026-2027

A 21.1 km trail race around Hughenden Manor and surrounding woodlands, with about 450 m of ascent. Mostly forest paths, marked route, aid stations at around 7, 12 and 16 km, and on site parking, toilets and a cafe.

A 10 km trail race around Hughenden Manor in the Chilterns, with hilly woodland and rural sections, waymarked routes and a water stop at 5.3 km. The event base offers parking, toilets and a cafe.

Timed Thames towpath run where participants choose lap distances on a 5.3 km out and back course and entry supports Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity.

Carsington Water stages a Half Marathon and 10k on 5 December 2026, run on marked trail paths around the reservoir with marshals and kilometre markers. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

A festive trail event at Bakewell Station offering 10k, 5k and a Junior Run across multi terrain in the Peak District, with bespoke medals, free photos, prizes and a best-dressed award.

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k, 5k and a junior run, raising funds for Shelter, with bespoke medals, photos, prizes and onsite parking.

A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.

Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows is a four or six hour multi‑terrain event on a 5.3 km lap, letting runners cover distances from 5k to ultras with an aid station each lap and an event medal.

A festive 5 km off road Santa Dash at Tinkley Gate raising funds for Allsorts. Costumes, dogs on short leads and a 2.5 km one lap option for younger participants make this a family friendly event.

This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.

A three hour fell running score event in the Peak District at Alstonefield, with solo and pair entries, map navigation and route choice. Minimum age 14 and FRA mandatory kit required.

A 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 with entry by invitation for top 20 percent finishers at Runaway Racing events, age category winners and volunteers. The course is marked and timed, with awards and support fac..

Join the Christmas Jumper Friday Run on 11 December in Walton on Thames for a relaxed rock up and run along the riverside towpath. Pick 5k to ultra, run laps within a 7 hour window and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

A festive midweek 7 hour Time Challenge along the River Thames at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club. Distances range from 3km up to 50km with medals, distance pins and a post-run goody bag including a vegan option.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.

A lap-based Christmas running event at High Lodge, Thetford Forest on 13 December 2026 offering distances from 5k to ultra, an aid station on the loop, bespoke medals and on-site tea, coffee and cake after the run.

Festive themed half marathon on woodland trails, meadows and country lanes around Mid Suffolk, starting and finishing at Stowmarket Football Club. Manually timed cupless race with water refill, mince pie, photography and optional eco friend..

Trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 include a family one mile plus 5 km and 10 km options, with canicross on the 5 km and 10 km. Finishers receive medals and seasonal refreshments.

A pre Christmas anniversary timed run in Stroud on 13 December 2026 with flexible lap-based entry on a 3.28 mile canal route; distances range from 5 km to ultra and all finishers receive a bespoke medal and a memento.