Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile ultra on the Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire run as a single loop within 24 hours. The runnable course links villages, has seven aid stations, live tracking and guided recce weekends to preview the route.

A *10 km* trail race around Cleveland Lakes organised by the Cotswold Lakes Trust, run on flat tree lined paths with water views. Participants must be 15 years or over and agree to the event terms.

Autumn Wolf Run offers 5K and 10K obstacle courses through woodland, fields and water at The Offchurch Bury in Offchurch on 12 September 2026. Organised by Islamic Help, the event includes a minimum fundraising requirement of £250.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

On 13 September 2026 the Alf Shrubb Memorial returns to Slinfold with chip timed 10k and 5k trail races plus children’s races. The event finishes at Slinfold Cricket Club, supports local causes and awards a replica Alf Shrubb medal to finis..

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

An annual off-road 10 km and 2 km kids run through Ashtead Common SSSI, organised to raise funds for local charities; the undulating course prohibits earphones and promotes low-impact travel.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

A multi terrain 10 km run and Canicross near Wallingford on September 13th 2026 with chip timing, a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the campsite finish. The course is mostly off road and supports Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A 10K within the private grounds of Chevening Estate in Sevenoaks, Kent on 13 September 2026. The scenic route crosses parkland and tree lined avenues and includes timed results and bespoke finisher medals.

A looped trail event in Hitchin on a 5 km course where participants have seven hours to complete as many laps as they wish. The weekend includes a Mini Mile for children, an event village, aid station, medals and post event massage.

Peacock Plod is a multi distance running event set in the private grounds of Hockwold Hall, a former royal residence on the Norfolk Suffolk Cambridgeshire border. Runners follow a 5.3 km loop with distance options from 5k up to an ultra.

A 50 mile single-loop ultramarathon in the Chiltern Hills around Goring on Thames, with 5,600 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical cover and a 13 hour finish cut off. The course is mostly trail and fully marked.

A single-stage trail race of approximately 47 miles along the Cotswold Way National Trail from Chipping Campden to Painswick, featuring varied terrain, on-course support and a 15 hour completion time.