Trail Running calendar near Greater London 2026-2027

A two day trail running festival at Deene Park Estate near Corby on 8 and 9 May 2027 offering events from 10k to a 56.1k Quest, medals for finishers and weekend festival activities.

A multi-terrain running event around Naseby Village Hall in Northamptonshire offering multiple distances from 10K to a 35 mile ultra. Routes change direction each year and include roads, trails, and local historic landmarks.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills based at Tring with Run Leaders, trail technique instruction, a refreshment checkpoint and a finisher's medal. Entries are limited to 50 and participants are grouped by ability.

Off road 10 km, 5 km and family runs at Milton Creek Country Park on 9 May 2027 supporting The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Varied trail terrain, route maps and event medals are provided.

Obstacle course races in Henley on Thames on May 15 and 16, 2027 include a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super and 21 km Beast. The course runs through historic town landmarks and along riverside sections.

An inflatable obstacle course and fun run at Brands Hatch in Kent on Saturday 15 May 2027. Choose 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k around a 2.5k lap with music zones, finisher medals and on-course hydration.

A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.

A 50 mile point to point on the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with 5,600 ft of climb and around 80% trail. The race has a 13 hour limit, six aid stations, no pacers or crew, and a 300 runner cap.

Several distances are available: 5k, 10k and 20k routes around Deddington. The event is open to all ages and organised to raise funds for Deddington Primary School PTA, Deddington PFSU and the Firefighters Charity via Deddington Fire Statio..

A community run at Brandon Country Park featuring repeated 5.3 km laps on gravel and grass. Timed formats let participants cover anything from 5 km up to ultra distances, with an aid station each lap and a bespoke finisher medal.

Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.

Trail runs and walks near Reading at Mapledurham House on 22 and 23 May 2027, with waymarked routes along the Thames, multiple distances, support stations, online tracking and on site camping.

A 7 km cross-country fun run at Trenchmore Farm, featuring orchard and woodland trails, a relaxed farmyard social with food and music, and a free drink for every runner. Fancy dress is encouraged.

A single-lap 50 km multi terrain ultra in the Thames Valley on 22 May 2027, based at Summerleaze Park, Maidenhead. The largely off road, fully signed course includes chip timing, four aid stations and free live tracking.

A point to point trail running event in Surrey with **62K**, **41K** and **20K** routes plus two and three leg relay options. All distances finish in Godalming with a serviced event village and post race hospitality.

A 5 km obstacle event at War Memorial Park on 23 May 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide across mixed grass and path terrain; entrants must be 13 or older and a minimum fundraising target of £50 applies.

A track-based running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge, with chip timing, bespoke medals and aid stations on the track.

Northampton hosts 5 km, 10 km and junior races on Sunday 23 May 2027 at Sixfields Stadium. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the course continues on closed roads around Northampton.