Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

Join Worcester Woods parkrun every Saturday where Pershore Plum Plodders often gather to run, chat and enjoy refreshments after the run. Friendly, community focused and great for beginners and regulars alike.

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.

Run a scenic but testing out and back marathon or half around Woldingham and the North Downs, with wooded trails, chalk pits and steep climbs. Finish with a medal, race t shirt and post race goodies in a friendly event.

Run at sunset through Ickworth Park near Bury St Edmunds on 4 September 2026 with 5k and 10k options and chip timed results. Scenic woodland and meadows, medals for all finishers and trophies for top placers; bring grippy shoes and a torch.

Enjoy scenic River Thames trails at the Henley River Races with half marathon, 10K and junior races plus an event village for food and drink. Sustainability focused with chip timed results, free photos and unique themed medals.

Run among 2,500 trees at Westonbirt Arboretum with options from 1 mile to 10 km, on firm, road like underfoot through curated tree species sections. Tickets are currently sold out but the event offers family friendly activities on site.

Woodchester Trail Challenge on 6 September 2026 is a demanding eight mile hilly woodland run through Woodchester Park with a new start and route. Expect a metal finisher medal and a strict two hour cut off.

Join a guided 10 km trail loop from Silent Pool through Netley Heath and Shere along the North Downs Way, mixing wide trails and single track. Social sunset and headtorch night sessions, not a race, for steady runners around 10 min per mile..

Run or walk a scenic 50 km on the historic Boudicca Way from Diss to Trowse, Norwich on 12 September 2026. With a 10 hour limit and just 250 places, enjoy checkpoints, GPS tracking, finish food and a unique medal.

Enjoy scenic reservoir trail running at Bewl Water near Lamberhurst, Kent, with lake views, undulating woodland and quiet lanes. Choose from 10K, half, marathon or 50K ultra on a Runners World top 10 UK marathon course.

Take on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge on 12 and 13 September 2026 along the scenic towpath from Putney to Henley. With distances from 10 km to 100 km, full support and a festival vibe, it suits runners and walkers alike.

Set in the Surrey Hills on 12 September 2026, the Shere multi terrain event offers scenic trail routes from 10k to 42k with chip timing, marshals and a lively event village. Expect stunning views, coffee, medals and friendly support.

Tackle the scenic Surrey Hills at the Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon on 13 September 2026, a hilly off road trail with varied terrain and rewarding views. A full marathon runs the same day and places are limited, so book early.

Join the Alf Shrubb Memorial in Slinfold for scenic 5k and 10k trail races and fun kids events, all supporting local village causes. Chip timing, finisher medals, refreshments and a warm welcome at Slinfold Cricket Club make this a great co..

Scenic half marathon through historic Richmond Park on Sunday 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. Tackle rolling trails past White Lodge and along the Tamsin Trail in this beautiful 13.1 mile challenge.

Run riverside trails and village lanes at Roman River Trails, a self navigated half and full marathon near Colchester. Expect scenic river crossings, varied terrain, stocked aid stations and a cupless format so bring a cup.

Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a scenic 50 mile single loop ultramarathon through the Chiltern Hills, mostly on trails with stunning ridgeway and village views. Expect a tough, rewarding day with lots of climbing and a 13 hour cutoff.

Race 47 miles along the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden to Painswick, traversing the rolling hills of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This licensed continuous trail challenge runs under UK Athletics and TRA rules.

The Lucky Horseshoe in Bury St Edmunds offers scenic, undulating trail courses from 5k to ultra on the Gallops and Golding Hills. Expect out and back routes, aid stations, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal on 19 September 2026.

Cotswold Way Century is a tough 102 miles nonstop trail along the Cotswold Way on 19 to 20 Sep 2026 with 32 hours to finish over very hilly, scenic terrain. Aid stations, live tracking and finisher buckles make it a memorable ultra.