Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2026-2027

Orienteering at Pippingford Park on Sunday 18 January offers courses for all levels across scenic woodland. Online entry required, parking fee applies and contactless SIAC punching is available.

Run orienteering in Micheldever Forest on Sunday 18 January with an updated ISOM map and courses for all abilities. EMIT eCards, parking on forest tracks, toilets and nearby pubs make it a convenient winter forest adventure.

Explore Amesbury by torchlight in a lively 60 minute score orienteering event with 24 controls, based at the New Inn. Pre entry is required, so bring lights and hi viz clothing, and juniors under 16 must be accompanied.

Join the Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 in Chelmsford for a fun, map based night run using MapRun, with short and long courses to suit different paces. Meet at The Rising Sun, bring a head torch and enjoy post run pub facilities.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Join Esher Street O, part of the Winter Street O Series by Mole Valley Orienteering Club, at The Wheatsheaf in Esher. Choose a 60 or 40 minute score course with MapRun and relax with food and after the race refreshments at the pub.

Join the STAR Backyard Holmbury St Mary three hour trail challenge on 23 January 2026 and see how many 5 km laps you can complete around Holmbury Hill. A headtorch is required and entry includes a warm bowl of chilli or curry.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.

Brutal @ Bagshot serves up a muddy, hilly Army training circuit with bogs, twisting climbs and knee to waist deep water holes. The 10 km is two gruelling laps.

Huffin Puffin Run on 24 Jan 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames. Flat 5.3 km riverside loop with distances from 5 km to ultra; lap as you like within the time limit and enjoy aid stations and digital results.

Pick your distance on the day at Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter and tackle looped trails through woods and footpaths. Distances from 7 km up to marathon and ultra are offered, with an aid station serving food and drinks.

Experience the North East Night Championship at Wilton Woods on 24 January 2026, with four courses from 2.3 km to 5.7 km to suit all levels. Limited entries so book now for a thrilling evening of fast navigation under headtorches.

Explore marked trails around Stonehenge in a friendly untimed event for walkers and runners, from 5 km to 40 km. Half the proceeds go to Salisbury Hospice and local athletics. Places are limited and it is cupless so bring your own cup.

Take on the Ashdown Forest 10 and 5 Mile on 25 January 2026 at Pippingford Park, a scenic trail run through rolling forest terrain with rewarding climbs and wide open views. Free parking, medals for all and cash prizes for podium finishers..

Take to flat, scenic trails through Alexandra Gardens beside Windsor Castle with chip timing and friendly post race goodies. Choose 10K or half marathon, enjoy well marked routes, free photos and an event village for food and drinks.

Dirt Run Round One is an off road looped trail through Irchester and Brigstock Country Parks where runners tackle 5 km, 10 km or 15 km by completing laps. Organized by GoBeyondSport, this lively multi terrain event is currently sold out.

Enjoy a scenic 8.5 km trail loop around Northiam, passing Great Dixter, rolling fields and woodland and a final uphill to the village hall. With just 60 places, marshals on course and tea and cake after, this intimate winter race is a delig..

G3 no.2 brings a friendly winter race to Hound House Road, Surrey on Saturday 31 January 2026. Pick a 10 km or 15 km route and enjoy clear signage, field parking and a welcoming series atmosphere.

Join Oxford Town v Gown 2026, a friendly inter club orienteering clash through North Oxford from University Parks to St Anne's College. Tackle a 5 to 6 km course with new artificial barriers that will test route choice as you cheer on Town,..

Enjoy a scenic 10K through Lavenham's old railway line, forest trails and quiet rural roads on Sunday 1 Feb 2026. All finishers earn a medal and top three men and women take trophies in this cupless, friendly trail race.