Trail Running calendar near Desborough 2026-2027

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk. The route is largely unmarked but supported with GPX files, staffed checkpoints with food and water, and medic cover.

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..

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.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

A lapped riverside race from Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club along the Thames Path near Runnymede. Offers 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances with marked turnarounds, marshals, a bespoke finisher medal and prizes for top three men an..

Join the 5k Run for Wildlife at Banham Zoo, a mostly flat route through parkland with a lap inside the zoo past giraffes, penguins and more. Entry includes full day zoo access and a finisher medal for a wild day of running.

Enjoy a scenic marathon through North Essex rolling hills, woods and farmland on low traffic roads this May. Celebrate the race's 30th year with just 500 places available for an intimate, well organised running experience.

Shires and Spires at Naseby Village Hall on 10 May 2026 offers five circular distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country lanes. GPS files, checkpoints and live tracking provide support for casual runners and ultra..

Join Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon in Bury St Edmunds on 10 May 2026 for scenic, mildly undulating on road routes through Suffolk countryside. Small field, aid stations and included parking make for a friendly, focused race day.

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.

Run the Chilterns 30, a scenic 30 km trail around Tring with rolling hills and about 500 m of ascent through woods and ridgelines. Limited to 50 places, the well supported event includes guides, checkpoints and a finisher medal.

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.

Trail runs around Stroud use towpaths, disused railway lines and Cotswold Way climbs, including a long ascent onto Selsley Common with wide valley views. The route has checkpoints, water provision, marshals and first aid along the course.

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.

A multi terrain 5 km race at West Lodge Farm in Desborough that passes fields, nature trails and farm animals, with a bespoke finisher medal and a virtual entry option to receive the medal by post.

Join the Trent Valley Ultra 50k on Saturday 16 May 2026, a brewery to brewery run from Milestone Brewery in Cromwell through scenic villages and footpaths. Finish with local food, taproom vibes and your branded pint glass.

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing the marathon or a scenic 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs and Ridgeway. Expect rolling trails, countryside views, on course aid and a hand thrown mug at the finish.

Run the undulating off road trails of Cannock Chase AONB at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026. Choose 10K, half, full or a pairs relay on a spectator friendly figure of eight course with water stations and camping.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle in the northern Cotswolds with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, outposts and mandatory kit for longer courses. The event uses reusable cup policy and provides parking, bag drop and timed results.

A 26.2 mile walk and run with about 4800 feet of ascent, the Leaden Boot Challenge starts and finishes in Alstonefield and follows an elliptical White Peak route. The event supports local causes and includes checkpoints, catering and finish..