Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2025-2026

Elephant Challenge : event overview The Elephant Challenge is a six-hour off-road event organised by Big Bear Events on 24/03/2026. Participants complete as many laps of a 3.5-mile loop as they wish within the six-hour time limit. A maratho..

Elephant Challenge takes place at Salcey Forest, a Forestry England site near Northampton (NN7 2HX). This 6-hour, multi-lap event centers on a 3.5-mile off-road loop through the forest, allowing participants to choose distance—from 3 laps f..

Run the Wild Half Marathon - Chiltern Hills The Run the Wild Half Marathon is a guided trail event based in the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring. The route covers around 13 miles (about 21 km) with approximately 300 m..

Event Fortitude Ultra - Pippingford is a timed ultra event at Pippingford Park, Uckfield, TN22 3HW. The next race is on 28/03/2026. The event format is described as "10 Hrs : 10 Laps : You-vs-You." Participants aim to complete ten..

The Zig Zag Challenge is a timed running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 6-hour race, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course..

Ultra In The Black Country returns for its ninth year, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The 32-mile loop can be run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four. The scenic, urban course is 97% traffic-..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to th..

Tackle the Mortimer 10km on a scenic two lap route through Berkshire woodlands, mainly off road with gentle climbs and varied terrain. Enjoy a dog friendly canicross, local food and a race ale while supporting the Ollie Young Foundation.

Event overview The Rosebud Marathon is a 26.2-mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra Marathon through Northamptonshire. The event takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026, with registration and the finish hosted at Brixworth Country Park..

Event details The Henley River Half Marathon, 10K & Junior Race takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 in Remenham Lane, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB. The event is organised by RunThrough UK and is based at Temple Island Meadows, the launch..

Take on the 50 Mile Grand Slam in 2026, a bold series of four Centurion Running 50 Mile races across iconic UK trails from the South Downs to Wendover Woods. Entries open April 26 2025 so register via SiEntries to secure your place.

Tackle the Rose of the Shires at Brixworth Country Park with a 54 mile ultra, a 26.2 mile Rosebud Marathon or relays. Enjoy varied trails, roads and canal towpath, checkpoint support and live tracking for a rewarding challenge.

Spring Run the Seasons at Cowdray Estate on 11 April 2026 offers scenic trails across the South Downs, with 5k, 10k and 10 mile races plus canicross. The 10k scores in the series and routes showcase heathland and big views.

Tackle the scenic South Downs Way 50, a 50 mile race from Worthing to Eastbourne with chalk paths, trails and coastal views and 5,700 ft of climb. Stocked aid stations and a 13 hour time limit make this a memorable long distance challenge.

Join the Nene Valley Races Kings Cliffe 10k on Sunday 12 April 2026 for a scenic circular trail through Northamptonshire fields, farm tracks and old railway lines. Fully marked with a stocked aid station and eco friendly cup use.

Event overview The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is an out-and-back ultramarathon along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way in Northamptonshire. Distances offered: 14 miles / 22.5 km one way 28 miles / 45 km round trip (classified as..

The Haughley Festival of Running, held at the exclusive Haughley Park in Suffolk, offers a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Now in its fourth year, this intimate event features a..

Ultra X’s Spring Trail Series is staged on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs National Park, with all races starting and finishing at Cowdray Farm Shop near Midhurst—a spectator-friendly hub featuring an on-site expo and camping options...