Trail Running calendar near Grantchester 2026-2027

Run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with Windsor Castle on the horizon. Choose between a flat 10k or half marathon trail course. Your entry includes chip timing, photos, and post race refreshments.

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

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.

Frogger Jogger is a timed lap race on the scenic Thames towpath in Walton on Thames where you can run 5.3 km laps to choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Places are limited, enjoy river views and digital race extras.

Explore the miles of woodland trails at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on this guided 10 km group run. The event focuses on a conversational pace and enjoying the scenery over racing. The mostly flat terrain makes it accessible for those new..

Canterbury Riverside 10k on Sunday March 22 2026 is a traffic free riverside run along the River Stour from Chartham into Canterbury, finishing at Chartham Village Hall. Limited to around 400 runners for a friendly, fast race day.

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

A night trail 10k at Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026 where a head or chest torch is required and Petzl will bring demo kit. The route is two laps on crushed stone, canicross is offered with a separate start, and on course drinks are provided..

The Elephant Challenge is a flexible 6-hour trail run in the award-winning Salcey Forest. Choose your own distance on a 3.5-mile forest loop, suitable for runners and canicross participants. It's a popular event with a format that welcomes..

Guided 10 km trail run at Hankley Common featuring trails, views and a visit to the historic Atlantic Wall replica. Runs take place at sunset or at night with headtorch in a guided group and include gear trials and a possible alcohol free b..

A guided 13 mile trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills with about 300 m ascent, grouped pacing led by English Athletics qualified leaders, a mid-route refreshment point and a finisher’s medal.

A 10 hour, 10 lap endurance event at Pippingford Park near Uckfield. Runners choose roughly 3, 4, or 5 mile loops and receive a finishing grade based on their shortest completed loop. Basic camping is available with limited facilities.

A 17.5 mile annual trail race around the Ashridge Estate, run anti clockwise on well marked paths with a routed detour to Ivinghoe Beacon. Water stations, finisher gifts and prizes for top male and female finishers are provided.

A half marathon at Blickling with the start and finish at Blickling Hall. The multi-terrain route has a four hour cut-off, a charity entry option with a £150 fundraising requirement, and limited entries that are sold out for this edition.

A two lap, traffic free 10 km trail race through Epping Forest near Chingford with multi terrain, undulating sections, chip timing and a finisher medal. Entries are limited and cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run follows a reversed version of a classic local route. A head torch and phone are required for this evening event starting from The Black Buoy pub. Finish your run by trading your number for a drink at the bar.

The Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run returns with an Easter Egg edition. This dusk trail run includes an egg hunt where your official time is only recorded after you find one. All participants get a limited edition t-shirt and post-race refres..

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.