Trail Running calendar near Ely 2026-2027

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

An obstacle 5k at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, it uses staggered wave starts, has basic on site facilities and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A single lap 10 km trail run through historic Garendon Park near Loughborough on 26 July 2026. The licensed, chip timed event includes water stations, marshals, finisher T shirt and prize categories.

Trail races at Summerleaze Park near Maidenhead offer 5K, 10K and a half marathon on flat, soft-trail terrain beside Summerleaze Lake. The event includes chip timing, medals and race photos and supports Maidenhead United Community Trust.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

Trail run with music around Calke Abbey, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Free entry and parking, a roughly 8 km route within a 90 minute session, organised by Run 4 U & Perform Running Club.

MacTuffX London at Finsbury Park on 1 August 2026 combines ten prescribed Xercises with either 10x400m or 10x800m running, offered in Solo, Doubles, and Relay formats; a LITE weight division is available and entrants must be 18 or over.

Forest Five is a mile race in a three race 2026 series run by Orion Harriers, with events on June 6, July 4 and August 1. The August 1 race is Orion's ELVIS fixture and includes individual and team trophies plus series aggregate awards.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

A trail marathon and half marathon on part of the Vanguard Way national trail on Sunday 2 August 2026, featuring varied parkland and North Downs terrain, course maps, photos and published results.

A 49 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Oxford to Henley on Thames with three staffed checkpoints, mandatory navigation kit and a minimum average speed requirement. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and choice of s..

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point trail ultraruns through the Stour Valley in Constable Country. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and a 50 km option follows part of the same route; finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and UTMB Index points.

A riverside race series in Richmond along the Thames Path with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes starting and finishing at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ. Check points are stocked and KLP Medics provide on-course medical support.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

Summer charity trail event in Cold Norton offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass, tracks and paths. Aid stations are cupless so participants must bring a cup or bottle. Proceeds support Farleigh Hospice.