Dunstable Downs
Trail Running Calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dunstable Downs for 2026-2027! We've gathered 131 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
A countryside walking event from Barton-le-Clay offering 12, 18 and 26 mile routes with route descriptions, checkpoints, refreshments and finishers' certificates.
A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest where participants choose how many 3.5-mile loops to run. Dogs and rucking are allowed, a reduced parking rate is available, and there are options for charity donations or a tree token instead of a medal.