Trail Running calendar near Desborough 2026-2027

A six mile fell race in Whaley Bridge held with the town carnival, featuring about 274 m of climb and a published route. The club offers a small travel incentive and donates event profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 27 June 2026, run on marked reservoir loops with chip timing, marshals, an event village, post-race goodies and a bespoke medal.

A family festival at Culden Faw Estate on June 27, 2026, focused on a children's obstacle course and a lively event village with food and activities. Race options include two youth OCR categories and a festival-only entry.

A multi stage trail running enduro around Sheffield with 11 individually timed stages making up 20 km of a 24 km route. Each stage is timed and there is an overall time, with a post race festival and entries for solo or pair runners.

Cheltenham Pretty Muddy 5k at Cheltenham Racecourse on 27 June 2026 is a 5k obstacle course over grass, woodchip and paths with wave starts. Entry fees apply and participants support fundraising for cancer research.

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run on 28 June 2026 features off-road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K routes around the Thames Valley, with marked trails, chip timing, free photos and a themed medal.

A multi-distance trail running day at Salcey Forest near Northampton offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50 km on mostly hard-packed forest trails. The event is cupless, no dogs are allowed, and all finishers receive a medal and drink..

The Snickerthon offers 5k (ish), 10K (ish), half marathon and marathon options around Chasewater Country Park. The multi lap route uses paths and footpaths, includes aid stations and a finisher medal and may feature deer sightings.

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A 5 km off-road fun run and walk at Therfield Heath, Royston, held over two laps to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust; entry fees are £12 for under-18s and £18 for adults and places are capped at 700.

A 5.3 mile trail race around Ashridge Woods in Albury on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with marshals, water on course and post-race refreshments. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non-affiliated runners.

A ten leg team relay along The Ridgeway, one of England's National Trails covering 86.5 miles. The off road, hilly route finishes in Marlborough and teams compete for the shortest total time with rules on leg composition.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

A 5k obstacle event on Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026 organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants aged 13 and over tackle muddy obstacles at their own pace while supporting cancer research.

Community running at Bromyard Rugby Club with a chip timed 10 km, a junior 2 km for ages 4 to 15 and a non competitive fun run. Food vendors, marshals and first aid cover support the event and results are published afterwards.

The Bakewell Pudding Race on 28.06.26 in the Peak District offers adult and junior fell races, fun runs and a little kids fun run at the Recreation Ground in Bakewell, with an FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

A midweek off road trail race in Shirtcliffe Valley, starting from The Old Crown Inn in Handsworth. The approximately 5.25 mile course runs through woodland and fields, is fully marshalled, and offers age category prizes.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.

Peak Raid Anytime Race 4 in Hartington is a MapRun series of four two hour score races across Peak District paths. Runs may be completed at any time between 1 July and 27 September 2026 and series results combine scores from all four races.