Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

A timed lap event in Crystal Palace Park where runners complete 2.65 km laps within a seven hour limit, choosing distances from 5 km to ultra. The off road course mixes tarmac and gravel and all participants receive a bespoke finishers meda..

A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.

Looped trail event in the Chilterns based at Henley on 26 September 2026. Offers 50 km, 25 km and 10 km distances with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping at basecamp.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Pippingford Park near Nutley, East Sussex on 26 and 27 September 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and a Kids Race. The Ultra includes the British OCR Ultra Championship.

A 10 mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm featuring private trails, about 240 m of ascent and a one mile Yew Tree lined finishing avenue. The event includes marshals, medics, on course water stations and a pop up cafe.

A Backyard Ultra near Welwyn Garden City with runners repeating a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner finishes alone. The event runs across day and night with pub facilities, spectator access and on site marquee space.

A timed multi lap event on 26 September 2026 in Walton on Thames combining a flat 5.3 km out and back riverside course with a cake themed aid station, multiple distance options and a seven hour time limit.

A forest marathon and shorter route around Henley in Arden, Warwickshire, organised by LDWA Heart Of England. Routes pass through newly planted and mature forest with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal; surplus funds support the He..

Three community races at Harcourt Hill, Oxford on 26 Sep 2026 with 10 km, 3 km and 1 km options. The 10 km is mostly off road and includes a section of the Oxford Greenbelt Way; medals and prizes are provided.

Experience an autumn run through scenic pumpkin fields and farm tracks in Colchester. With 10k, 5k, and 1k distances, this flat off road event features chip timing and a family friendly event village.

Trail races at Salisbury Racecourse offer marathon, half marathon and 10 km over undulating downland with woodland and Martin Down turf. GPX routes are provided and finishers receive a medal; top three men and women earn trophies.

Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.

A community charity event on Sunday 27 September 2026 near Grantchester offering chip-timed 10k and 3k courses through farmland, medals for all finishers, trophies, and fundraising for Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.

A 10 mile trail race at Eridge Park on 27 September 2026 with steep climbs, single track woodland, mud and water crossings on a marked, traffic free route. Finishers receive a memento plus cake and a free pint and trophies are awarded.

A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.

A functional fitness race on 27 September 2026 in London featuring ten Xercises and repeated runs, with Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, standard and LITE weight divisions, and published entry fees for each format.

Amport Trail Run on 27 September 2026 offers multi terrain 5k, 10k, 10 mile and canicross routes from Amport Cricket Club. Entry is pre-registration only and the courses feature marshals, first aid and on-course refreshments.

A fundraising hike or run on 27 September from Beacon Hill Country Park, covering about 16 miles and summiting Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill and Old John in Bradgate Park. Proceeds provide essential items for local people in need.

A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.

Wye Not Wander is an LDWA challenge event in Kent offering 27, 20, 15 and 10 mile routes across the North Downs. The route starts at Wye Village Hall close to the railway station and features chalk valleys with views to the Stour and Elham..