Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

A mixed terrain half marathon and 10k in England on 30th May 2026. Routes mix quiet country roads and off road sections, and the event raises money for local good causes.

A track event at Wodson Park offering 5k to 50k plus a 6 hour challenge, timed with lap counting on a 400 metre athletics track. Facilities include chip timing, aid stations, free parking and complimentary tea, coffee and cake for runners.

A 5k, 10k and junior race at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton on Sunday 31 May 2026. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the route continues on closed roads around the town.

Community fundraising runs at Dunorlan Park offering 3k and 5k routes over mixed grassy terrain with some inclines. The event supports Cancer Research UK with listed entry prices and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

A guided trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills starting and finishing in Guildford. The 13 miles route features St Martha's Church, Shere and sections of the North Downs Way and is run in a steady group pace with torches and optional..

A six hour lap based event from Braybrooke Taproom on well surfaced trails along the Griffin Trail and Brampton Valley Way, with free parking, onsite toilets and a taproom for post run refreshments.

A timed riverside event on a 5.3 km out and back Thames course where runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit. Ten pound entry supports the Rays of Sunshine charity and a double sided medal is awarded.

An evening marathon that follows canals, waterfalls, vineyards, woodland and coastal saltmarshes, running from early evening into the night. Registration for the 2026 edition is closed.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where competitors run a 4.167 miles loop every hour until one runner completes an extra loop. Chip timing, a £1000 prize for the winner, and six- and twelve-hour entry options are available.

A 24-hour relay at Wasing Park, Reading on 6–7 June 2026 with Solo, Pair, and Team entries on an 8 km trail lap, event camping and an event village, plus charity entry options and tiered team pricing.

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm in Chilton Candover is a private, sold out backyard ultra on a 6.706 km loop around Godsfield Copse. Runners repeat a 4.16666 mile lap each hour until only one runner completes the next lap.

Run laps through Denbies Wine Estate in the Fire Horse Run, a timed off road challenge on an undulating 5.3 km loop with distances from 5 km to ultra. Pick as many laps as you like within a seven hour window for a flexible, scenic race day.

A 46 mile (74 km) annual run or walk around Cambridgeshire that starts and finishes at RAF Wyton, visiting four former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Options include solo completion or team relay with eight checkpoints on the route.

Experience the beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this relaxed midsummer sunset run. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a fully stocked aid station.

MacTuffX in Sutton Coldfield on 6 June 2026 combines ten Xercises and running across Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, with a LITE weight option and age requirement of 18 or over.

A three-race Forest Five (mile) series at Jubilee Retreat on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2026, with single-race and discounted series entry, age-category aggregate trophies and a third-race ELVIS fixture with team prizes.

The Pretty Muddy 5k at Cassiobury Park is a mixed-terrain obstacle course featuring muddy climbs, crawls and slides. The event is for ages 13 and over, runs in staggered waves, and includes on-site facilities plus fundraising support and a..

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Willen Lake on 06 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through timed waves. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply, with on-site facilities and accessibility support available.

A 5k Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Prospect Park, Reading, featuring grass terrain, steep slopes and woodland sections. Obstacles include climbing, crawling and sliding; participants must be 13 or older and events support Cancer Research..