Trail Running calendar near Great Ponton 2026-2027

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest featuring a 10 km route, factual information about the local forest and practical trail-running tips. The sessions use woodland trails with opportunities to spot wildlife.

Experience a two lap trail race through 400 acres of historic parkland at Alderley Park. This five mile course features scenic views of an arboretum and lakes and includes a technical finisher t-shirt for all participants.

The Summer DirtRun - Evesham will take place in Evesham on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

Evening pop up races at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July 2026 feature 5k and 10k routes, on site parking, food and a finisher jumble medal. Payment is accepted on the day or online.

Join the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026 for a spirited 4 mile village fell race across scenic Peak District climbs. Friendly entry on the day supports local funds and welcomes runners aged 14 and over.

A 10 km trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park near Leeds on Friday 24 July 2026, running mostly on footpaths and bridleways with entry fees from £21.

Discover the hidden valleys of the Yorkshire Wolds on this 54 km circular ultra marathon starting in Pocklington. Enjoy a well supported route with live GPS tracking and local hospitality in a beginner friendly environment.

A multi-distance run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with 9.4 mile laps and aid stations every 4.7 miles.

A fell race on 25 July 2026 marking its tenth year, Alderman's Ascent is an *8.5 km* course with over *400 m* of climb, visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks and acting as a counter for the English Fell Running Championship.

Inflatable 5K Coventry on 25 July 2026 features giant inflatable obstacles, music zones and finisher's medals, with distance options from 2.5k to 15k for families and groups.

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 5k obstacle event at Costello Stadium on 25 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across grass and tarmac while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 years or older.

Trail races start from Piglove By The River in Leeds and follow riverside footpaths past St Aiden's and Fairburn Ings. Distances are about 43 to 45 km and about 22 km, with aid stations, a finisher medal and a pint from Piglove Brewery.

A long fell race across Pennine moorland near Holmfirth covering 28.5 km with 1,285 m of ascent. Category AL event requiring navigation skills and mandatory mountain kit, with checkpoints, a 200 runner limit and minimum age 18.

A chip timed one lap 10K through scenic Garendon Park on 26 July 2026. The trail route includes gentle climbs, water stations, race photos and finisher rewards, with entries capped at 370 and a minimum age of 15.

MacTuffX Sheffield on 26 July 2026 at Herringthorpe Stadium combines ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, offering standard and LITE weight divisions and a detailed leaderboard by division and age g..

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park on 26 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass, woodland and tarmac surfaces. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event provides basic facilities and fundraising support.

A multi-terrain 5 mile race on 28 July 2026 around Alderley Edge and Hare Hill, organised by Wilmslow Running Club with proceeds to charity. Includes a mixed-gender team competition and is licensed by England Athletics.