Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

A functional fitness race at Mountbatten Centre on 23 August 2026 combining ten running laps with ten Xercises across Solo, Doubles, and Relay formats, with a LITE weight division and category fees listed per entry type.

A ten kilometre trail run on 23 August 2026 using the original predominately anti clockwise route, with a limited edition event T shirt included and results posted within 48 hours.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

London Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 asks runners to complete *four miles* each hour until one remains. The event includes parking for one car, hot showers, water, drinks, snacks, and photography.

An outdoor mud and obstacle assault course near Dorking, Surrey, with a permanent course and over 100 natural and man made obstacles. Distance options include 5 km, 10 km or multiple laps for solo runners, teams and charities.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

A chip timed, multi-terrain 10 km through Pershore and nearby countryside, finishing in Abbey Park with Pershore Abbey nearby. Entry is online, limited to 325 places and restricted to participants aged 18 and over.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

A mixed trail and road event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

MacTuffX Bedford on 30 August 2026 at Barkers Lane combines ten functional Xercises with repeated running segments. Entrants can enter Solo, Doubles or five person Relay teams and choose a LITE weight division.

Day nine of the Duck n Run Totally Quackers series on 30 August 2026 in Walton on Thames features timed laps on a flat riverside out and back course, with distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to an ultra within seven hours.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

A scenic mixed terrain race along the Thames at Remenham Farm on 5 September 2026, offering a half marathon, 10K and junior race. The event includes chip timed results, a themed medal, marked course and an event village with food and photos..

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Mud Tribe is a muddy obstacle course event in Brentwood, Essex offering a 5km course and a 1.5km family option with foam, achievable obstacles, hot wash downs and a lively event village.

A series of runs at Westonbirt Arboretum in Sept 2026 and Feb 2027, offering distances from 1 mile to half marathon on solid forest paths, with marked courses, feed stations, event medals and age‑based entry rules.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

A women’s, non competitive obstacle course in Brentwood, Essex offering 5 km and 1.5 km options with varied obstacles, no chip timing, finisher medals and hot wash downs.