Trail Running calendar near Grafham Water 2026-2027

Multi-distance lap races at Bawsey Country Park from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Aid stations are available every lap and parking is included.

Ultra:5K in Kempston on 12 July 2026 features three lap formats of consecutive 5 km circuits on an off-road course with hills and twists. Entries include between-lap sports massage, refreshments and a bespoke finisher medal.

A guided 18 mile trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail from Wymondham to Cringleford, combining local history and wildlife. The event is non-competitive, run at a conversational pace with aid stations and a..

A 7-mile multi-terrain race through Knole Park with a chip-timed 3.5 km junior run for ages 9 to 15. Profits support The Running Charity and the event includes medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Community fundraising runs at Abington Park with chip timing and a mixed pathways and grass course. Distances include 10 km, 5 km and 3 km and participants have a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A forest marathon weekend at Sherwood Pines on 12 July 2026 with marathon, half, mini and a new 50.6 km ultra. Mixed-trail loops, chip timing, aid stations and an event village with food, vendors and bespoke wooden finisher trophies.

A sold-out cross country 10k across the Ridgeway and Chiltern Hills with steep climbs and twisting single-track descents. Open to runners aged 16 and over and run under TRA and UK Athletics rules.

A social-paced *15 km* trail run from Wimbledon to Richmond on 12 July 2026, featuring woodland and gravel trails, steady climbs, and live updates via a WhatsApp group and Strava route.

An annual off road event at Cannock Chase featuring a chip timed five mile race and a two mile fun run with medals, age and team prizes, and a cash award for course records.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event. Off-road, traffic free course with chip timing, medals, marshals and on-site support.

An evening trail race at Wendover Woods on 18 July 2026 supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Options include 10 km, 5 km and an accessible 1.5 km loop, with marked trails, chip timing and a water stop on the 10 km route.

A 24 hour trail running and camping weekend on the Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile coastal lap. Entries are available for solo runners and teams, with camping, chip timing, medals and optional sauna and breakfast.

A *7.5 km* mixed terrain race through the Derbyshire Dales starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026. Chip timing, category prizes and an on site afterparty with music and food.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Stoke Park in Guildford on 18 July 2026 with staggered wave starts. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; participants must be 13 or older.

A group trail run from Dorking Station through Denbies Wine Estate and the North Downs, followed by stone baked pizza and a guided Denbies wine tasting. Options include an 8 km loop or a 5 km walk.

A circular trail race of about 10 km at Mount Cook Adventure Centre on 18 July 2026 with 280 m of elevation, waymarked routes and professional timing. Entry includes a raffle that directs all profits to fund youth trips and activities at th..

A self-navigated trail of about half marathon distance through the Essex countryside, starting and finishing at The Compasses in Littley Green, with staggered pre-booked starts and proceeds to Braintree Youth Project Charity.

Fully marked trail races at Winwick Hall feature 10k and 5k routes plus a 2k children’s fun run. Courses cross grassland and country paths, on-course support and charity donations to the Bruce Green Foundation are part of the event.

A chip timed 10 km race around Highfield Park and the Alban Way in St Albans on 19 July 2026. The event village features a free family fun run, kids zone, live music and a charity partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Revesby Running Festival on 19 July 2026 at Revesby Estate near Boston offers 5K, 10K and half marathon races plus solo and team estate challenges, organised by Trident Sports Events with entry fees from £16.50 to £70.