Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

A muddy double loop trail race in Bordon on 8 August with woodland, sandy sections and technical single track. Options are a 5 km single lap or a 10 km two lap race with a 75 minute first lap cut off.

A summer 10k through country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent, with a separate junior run and downloadable route maps. The event raises funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services and includes a bespoke medal and garden entry.

A riverside race series from Barnes along the Thames Path offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances. Flat out and back courses are marked and marshalled with staffed checkpoints and professional medical cover.

Mixed terrain 10k and half marathon around Wye with valley views and the historic chalk crown, based at Wye Village Hall with a small event village, toilets and refreshments.

Four hour team relay at Minley Manor, Hampshire where teams of four run repeated 4 km off road laps through woods and grassland. Male, female and mixed categories have prizes for the top three teams in each.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

A summer charity trail in Cold Norton on 9 August 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes across grass, tracks and paths. Proceeds support Farleigh Hospice and entries close 31 July 2026.

A 6 mile informal group run at Croome Park on 10 August 2026 organised by Black Pear Joggers. The one lap off road route includes a lakeside section and finishes with cake and tea or coffee, with profits to the National Trust.

A 7 hour Chasing Numbers timed event on 14 August 2026 in Egham. Runners choose their distance on a signed Thames path course with aid stations, medals and goody bags.

A trail ultra based at Winwick Hall with 50k and 100k options following the Harborough Round through Market Harborough countryside. GPX files, guided recces, staffed checkpoints and a defined mandatory kit list support competitors.

This timed event on August 15, 2026, offers a flexible, multi-lap format on a smooth riverside course in Winchester. Runners can choose their start time and distance, from a single lap to an ultra marathon, within a 7-hour window. All finis..

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills, followed by a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery. Pizza is available afterwards in the Piggeries beer garden and participants receive trail coaching and bag storage.

Dirty Day is a Rat Race special-edition obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and extended lap options, extra adventure activities, and proceeds supporting rainforest conser..

Trail event on 16 August 2026 offering a competitive 15 mile run and a timed 15 km social hike. Over 18s only; starters receive a vest or T shirt and finishers get a medal and a free drink.

South West Spartan at Badminton Park on 16 August 2026 offers a one day set of obstacle races across fields and woodland with generally flat terrain and some small hills. Distances include a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super, 21 km Beast and a kids..

An off road half marathon around Henfield on rural paths and a disused railway, starting and finishing at Henfield Leisure Centre. Facilities include changing rooms, showers, free parking and finishers' medals; the course closes after four..

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, mostly off road through trails and woodland. Canicross friendly, entries include a medal, a pint cup and a free drink.

A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.

A seven hour timed, lap-based run along the River Thames near Egham offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, signed course, aid stations, medals, goody bags and distance pins.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.