Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

Run 50 km along the chalk ridge of the South Downs Way, finishing below Butser Hill in Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Enjoy sweeping views, rolling climbs, four aid stations and a 9 hour cut off in this World Trail Majors short series.

Tackle the rolling Cotswolds from Cirencester with distances from 10 km to a full 100 km loop featuring scenic trails and challenging climbs. Choose continuous or two day options with campsite basecamp, catering and full route support.

Run Sandringham 24 arrives on 12 June 2026 at the Royal Sandringham Estate, featuring a scenic Friday 10K and the headline Run Sandringham 24 with solo, pairs and team entries. Entries close 12 June 2026 and weekend camping is available.

Scenic off road trail running around Bewl Water in Kent, with forest paths, open countryside and lake views. Choose 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon or 50km Ultra, starting and finishing at the Visitor Centre with chip timing and checkpoints.

Take on the YHA 14 mile trail run on 14 June 2026, starting with a climb and featuring slippery chalk descents and muddy puddles. GPX and maps available, water, tea and cake after the finish, limited parking so travel by train or bike.

The Hampshire Hoppit is a scenic trail event on Watership Down with marathon, half marathon and 10K options on 14 June 2026. Enjoy rolling chalk downland, sweeping county views, marshalled trails, feed stations and a finishers medal.

Join the Robertsbridge Midsummer 10k and 5k for a scenic multi terrain undulating course around Robertsbridge Rec Ground. Friendly marshals, medals, trophies, a BBQ and a post race bar make it a fun community summer run for all ages.

Beyond London on 20 June 2026 invites runners to tackle 25 km or 55 km trails along the Capital Ring, passing Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. Expect varied paths, full support and a scenic finish in Richmond.

Tackle the Three Shires Way with point to point trail races around Grafham Water, finishing at Marlow Park. Choose the 50 mile ultra or the marathon and enjoy rolling countryside, ancient woodlands and full support for a memorable challenge..

Take on the Phoenix Centaur 100 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate, a flatish 1 mile off road loop with multiple distance options across the weekend. Enjoy central aid, chip timing and a Centaur medal and buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Run a marathon or half marathon at Denbies Wine Estate on 20 June 2026, tackling a scenic off road loop through the vineyards. Choose attended or virtual entry, enjoy chip timing and a collectible community medal while places remain limited..

Race to the King is a scenic trail ultramarathon on 20 June 2026 from West Dean Gardens, following the South Downs Way, Monarch's Way and coastal sections around Chichester Harbour with castle and sea views. Distances from 30 to 100 km with..

Take on the Malvern Midsummer Marathon on Saturday 20 June 2026 with two scenic routes across the Malvern Hills, big climbs and sweeping ridge views. Checkpoints, a hot finish meal and a souvenir badge await finishers, so bring a mug.

Join the Phoenix Hydra 75 Mile Ultra at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking for a scenic 1 mile off road loop with chip timing and a staffed aid station. Distances run from 12 hour to 100 miles and all entrants receive a free memento.

Run the Maldon Ultras on 20 and 21 June 2026 in Maldon, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 30 mile lapped races across fields, woodland and vineyards with estuary views. Small fields and scenic off road laps make for a friendly yet fierce ultra.

Run the Dunstable Downs Half Marathon, a scenic 21.2 km trail across chalk downland with over 450 m of climbing. Limited to 300 runners, the technical course features aid stations, a finishers medal and a National Trust backdrop.

The Midsummer Munro will take place in Walton on the Hill on Sunday 21 June 2026. You can run 13 miles.

Tackle scenic off road trails at The Martian Race on Horsell Common, with 2 km, 5 km, 10 km and 21 km options for all abilities. Volunteer run and charity focused, this popular event blends nature, challenge and community spirit.

Run a scenic multi terrain 10 km starting and finishing at Twisted Tree Brewery on the Tusmore Estate near Bicester. Enjoy a finisher medal and a beer or non alcoholic alternative, with a canicross option for dog lovers.

Join the Hawkhurst 10k and 5k for a friendly community run over multi terrain and rolling countryside at The Moor. Finishers receive a bespoke medal, cake and a free half pint at The Eight Bells, with proceeds supporting local projects.