Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

A circular 13.1 mile trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing, and a 3.5 hour cut-off; minimum age 17.

Community organised *5k* near Aldershot on Sunday 11 October 2026 with a very flat route on the Polo Fields and Basingstoke Canal towpath, chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal, and a subsidised race t shirt option.

A 10 km undulating multi-terrain race from Buckingham Town Centre through Stowe National Trust gardens and countryside, with medals for finishers and local charities supported.

A scenic approximate 15 km trail race in Tring on 11 October 2026, routed through Ashridge Estate, the Ridgeway and Pitstone Hill with water stations and finish facilities.

A lap-based out and back run along the Thames in Walton on Thames offering distances from a single 5.3 km lap up to ultra distances with a seven hour limit.

A lap based Friday timed run on a flat 5.3 km out and back course along the river Thames, with distances from 5 km up to ultra. Both attended and virtual entrants receive a finisher medal.

A 100 mile trail race from Goring and Streatley run as four 25 mile out and back spurs on the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The event features 16 aid stations, medical support, strict qualifying standards and a 28 hour cut off.

Annual 25 km and 50 km routed challenge across Kent, Surrey and Sussex with checkpointed support, food included and GPX route files provided.

A guided 10-mile trail run through the Chilterns along canals, reservoirs and past Britain’s oldest post windmill; includes trail technique coaching and a finisher’s medal for 2026. On-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station.

A lap-based timed run at Old Warden on a flat 5.3 km course with flexible distances, a 7 hour limit, and a no-medal lower cost option.

An off-road 10 km through undulating bridle paths and woodland around Westacre, Norfolk, featuring optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, on-site registration, a water point at 5 km, refreshments and a bespoke medal for all en..

Woodland half marathon and 10k at Bedgebury National Pinetum in Kent on 18 October 2026, with traffic-free forest trails, downloadable GPX maps, medals, free photos and limited free parking.

An off road cross country race of about 6 miles across Manor House Farm in Hardwick village with varied terrain and water crossings. Entries are limited to 300 runners and a minimum age of 17 applies.

A *10 km* trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park, a historic estate near Cranbrook, Kent, on 18 October 2026. Entry is priced at £25 and the event includes timed results, finisher medals and official race photography.

A trail running event on 18 October 2026 from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds on Blackdown, featuring a 10 km route with a 866 ft climb and an approximate 4.5 km alternative. Entries online only.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

Ely Tri Club Runfest on 18 October 2026 offers multiple distances from 10 km to a 66 km ultra. Routes are mostly flat and traffic free with course maps, on-course food and drink, and a few obstacles such as steps and stiles.

Timed multi-lap running at Buchan Country Park in Crawley with lap based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start times and a seven hour time limit. Medal and lower cost no medal entry options are offered.

A family-friendly colour run plus a chip timed 5 km trail through Box village and the Bybrook valley on 18 October 2026.

A 5k night trail at Dunkertons Park in Cheltenham where runners use head torches to light the course. Open to ages 16 and over, with prizes for top three men and women and on-site refreshments and safety rules.