Trail Running calendar near Dunstable 2025-2026

Run the Lavenham Old Railway 10k, a scenic course through countryside, woodland and the old railway line. Medal for all finishers and podium trophies for top places; cupless event with water refills.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.

Tackle as many laps as you like in six hours at Daventry Country Park on a scenic 3.3 mile off road loop, from a brisk 5k to ultra distances. Canicross and rucking are welcome for a friendly, flexible challenge in nature.

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Tackle the Rauceby Ripper on 7 February 2026, a scenic nine mile multi terrain loop around Rauceby Hall in Lincolnshire. Enjoy trails, field edges and village roads on a community supported course that finishes near South Rauceby Village Ha..

Maverick Original West Sussex invites trail lovers to tackle 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes across the South Downs from Amberley Museum. Expect steep technical hills, on course water stations, timing and a wooden finisher medal.

Hibernal Hills at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers 50 mile, 50K and 20 mile single loop trail races across the South Downs. Expect about 99% trail, 6400 ft of climbing, seven aid stations, live GPS tracking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Pilgrim Challenge along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Canterbury, passing historic countryside and charming villages. Choose 33 miles in one day or 66 miles over two days with overnight support, checkpoints and full event serv..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on g..

Enjoy a 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, running with your dog through scenic woodland trails. Experts will support first time runners and every finisher gets a medal and treats for their dog.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile route through parkland, riverside paths and woods in North Milton Keynes, including the quirky Cattle Creep tunnel. Canicross friendly, one lap with on the day race pack pickup and finish line goodies.

Enjoy a winter run through Westonbirt Arboretum's stunning tree collections on solid underfoot trail style paths. Distances of 5 km and 10 km suit all paces. Tickets are sold out.

XTERRA Matterley is an off-road sporting event held at the scenic Matterley Basin in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Scheduled for February 14-15, 2026, it offers a variety of race formats including duathlons and trail runs suitable for athletes..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed ev..

Run through the pines at Thetford Festival of Running on 22 February 2026 at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, with distances from 5k to ultra for all paces. Enjoy scenic loops, forest trails and post race cake while supporting woodland care.

Tackle the scenic North Downs Ridge 50k from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking, featuring rolling chalk hills, woodland loops and four aid stations. A tough but runnable trail ultramarathon with a 10 hour limit and UTMB qualifying points.

Enjoy a crisp Winter Trail Run through Gatton Park with a scenic 5K loop or a 10K double lap, plus a Canicross race for runners with dogs. Fast, friendly and compact, the event includes a finish medal, refreshments and prebookable parking w..

BigMud Trails EARTH at Queen Elizabeth Country Park is a scenic single lap through the Meon Valley with two tough climbs up Butser Hill. Choose 16 mile, marathon or 50 km distances, enjoy on course support and plant a tree instead of a meda..

Take on the scenic St Peters Way Ultra, a 42 mile trail from Chipping Ongar to the atmospheric Chapel of St Peter on the Wall. Expect rolling trails, sticky mud and a dramatic sea wall finish while supporting the chapel.

Dirt Run is a trail running series across two rounds in Northamptonshire at Irchester in January and Brigstock in February. Tackle mixed trails and a notable hill, pick short or longer distances and earn a unique finisher medal.