Trail Running calendar near Dunstable Downs 2025-2026

Explore flat, well kept trails around Windsor Castle with 10K and half marathon options plus a RunThrough Foundation place. Chip timed racing, free photos and post race food and an event village make it a great day out.

Hardwick X Stream is a gritty off road 6 mile cross country at Manor House Farm with streams, fields and plenty of mud. Limited to 300 runners, this spike friendly race gives a memento to every finisher and offers post race refreshments.

Enjoy scenic trail runs through Danesfield woods and country paths with 10k, 6.5k and a 1k Little Sprinters for kids. All entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and village refreshments for a fun family day out.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest, a six hour timed event where you rack up as many 3.5 mile off road loops as you can. Friendly to canicross and rucking, this scenic trail run suits all paces.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common to explore the Lion's Mouth Atlantic Wall and scenic filming locations. Led by an experienced coach, this social group run offers kit advice and chances to trial trail gear.

Run a guided trail half marathon across the rolling chalk hills and woods of the Chilterns with English Athletics qualified run leaders offering pacing and technique tips. Midrace refreshment, free parking and a finishers medal await.

Tackle a scenic, hilly timed challenge at Pippingford Park with 10 hours to complete up to ten laps of roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops. Enjoy rugged trails, basic camping and a finisher medal and coloured shirt to celebrate your day.

Challenge yourself on a 32 mile loop in the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, solo or in teams of two or four. The mostly traffic free route follows canal towpaths and tunnels and finishes wi..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..

Tackle 16 miles of undulating trails from Combe Gibbet to Overton across scenic Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. Managed transfers and kit transport included make this a classic spring cross country adventure.

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Take on a scenic 10K through Epping Forest on 29 March 2026, two laps on traffic free forest tracks with an undulating, multi terrain route. Limited to 600 entries and finishers receive a medal.

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the 3rd 10 km trail run at dusk in this Easter Egg edition. Only 30 places, includes a T shirt and post race egg hunt; bring a headtorch and high visibility gear.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Orange Run along the Thames for a fun, flexible 7 hour challenge where walkers are welcome and a cheerful orange egg medal awaits anyone covering at least 3 km. Riverside route, tasty aid station treats, and festi..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to th..

Take on the Mortimer 10km on Monday 6 April 2026 at Mortimer Fairground, a scenic off road route through local woodlands and bridleways. A dog friendly canicross 10 km option lets you enjoy the race with your canine companion.

Take on a scenic 54 mile loop from Brixworth Country Park on 11 April 2026, running through Salcey Forest, canal paths and Northamptonshire countryside. This UTMB index 100K event welcomes solo ultras, relay teams and the Rosebud Marathon f..

Take on a year of ultra adventure with the 50 Mile Grand Slam 2026, covering all four Centurion Running 50 mile races. Sign ups run April 26 2025 to March 14 2026 so grab your place and chase iconic trails and camaraderie.