Dunstable Downs
Trail Running Calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dunstable Downs for 2026-2027! We've gathered 134 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Off road cross country race of about 6 miles around Manor House Farm in Hardwick, with water crossings, limited to 300 runners and minimum age 17.
A lap-based timed charity run in St Neots on a 5.3 km out and back course, held in partnership with a local school and the charity KiSS. Multiple distance options are available and Phoenix Running will donate five pounds from each entry to support Ki..
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.
A flat 30 mile out and back ultra along the River Stort with checkpoints about every 5 miles, electronic timing, finishers medal and trophies for top three men and women.
Looped events where runners choose how many laps to run on the day, with maps, aid stations every lap and distances from 5K to 50K across several venues.
New off road trail runs and duathlons at Salcey Forest with 5 km and 10 km runs plus sprint and standard duathlon formats and relay options.
A single-loop 50K trail race from Berkhamsted through The Ridgeway and Ashridge, with 800 m ascent, fully marked navigation and three on-route aid stations.
An evening timed run at Riverside Park in St Neots on Halloween offering laps of a 5.3 km out and back course. Head torches are compulsory and all participants receive a finishers medal, with distances from one lap to ultra.
November 2026
Trail races at Wendover Woods on Sunday 1 November, offering Marathon, Half Marathon and a multi lap 10 km course through hilly, autumn coloured forest.
Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.
Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside with a choice of a half marathon or metric half marathon along the Grand Union Canal and woodland paths.
Trail half marathon and 10K at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor on 8 November 2026 with chip timing, medal, free photos and on-course water.
A point to point 13.1 mile race along the Grand Union Canal from Cowley to Cassiobury Park with chip timing, four water stations and an optional coach transfer from the finish.
Three day, 84 mile ultra along the Ridgeway from Buckinghamshire to Wiltshire with overnight stops, organised by XNRG Druids and based at Tring Rugby Club.
Lap based timed run along the Grand Union Canal in Harefield on 14 November 2026, using a 3.28 mile lap with distances from 5 km to ultra.