Trail Running calendar near Hertfordshire 2025-2026

Run through the South Downs at Stansted House Trail Run, choosing 10 km, 16 km or 21 km routes that wind through woodlands, fields and rolling hills. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and marshals for a memorable spring trail.

Run the Windsor Trail Run on Sunday 22 March 2026 at Alexandra Gardens, a flat, well marked trail with distant views of Windsor Castle. Choose 10K or Half Marathon with chip timing, post race goodies and an event village to celebrate.

Join the Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run on 22 March 2026 for a scenic trek along the North Downs Way to YMCA East Surrey, Redhill. Choose 26.2 or 14 miles, enjoy support stops and finish with a commemorative medal and technical t shirt.

Guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common, passing a reinforced Atlantic Wall replica and iconic film locations. Join sunset or night editions led by guides with headtorches for a scenic, social run across rugged trails.

Experience the Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest under torchlight, with Petzl demo head torches on site. Enjoy a flat two lap trail, a canicross option and post race hot drinks plus a medal or tree planting token.

Take on the Elephant Challenge at Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026, tackling repeated 3.5 mile loops over six hours. Runners, walkers, canicross and ruckers welcome, with an option to support Roald Dahl charity.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026, a timed 6 hour event where you run as many 3.5 mile off road laps as you like. Enjoy scenic forest trails, an optional medal or tree token and a chance to supp..

Run the Wild Half Marathon brings a guided 13 mile trail through the Chiltern Hills with rolling chalk climbs and wooded trails. English Athletics run leaders group you by ability, offer coaching, and a midcourse refreshment stop and finish..

Tackle a scenic, hilly timed challenge at Pippingford Park with 10 hours to complete up to ten laps of roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops. Enjoy rugged trails, basic camping and a finisher medal and coloured shirt to celebrate your day.

Join the Zig Zag Challenge at Brandon Country Park for timed 4 or 6 hour running on a scenic 5.3k multi terrain lap in Thetford Forest, entries limited to 100. Stack laps to tackle marathon or ultra distances and earn a bespoke finish medal..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to th..

Join the Mortimer 10 km on Monday 6 April 2026 for a scenic two lap off road route through local woodlands, with a dog friendly canicross option. Enjoy chip timing, medals and a lively event village while supporting Ollie Young Foundation.

Spring Run the Seasons at Cowdray Estate on 11 April 2026 offers scenic trails across the South Downs, with 5k, 10k and 10 mile races plus canicross. The 10k scores in the series and routes showcase heathland and big views.

Take on the iconic South Downs Way in this 50 mile trail challenge across chalk ridges and coastal scenery. Start in Worthing and finish with a lap at Eastbourne track on 11 April 2026 for a true test of endurance.

Run the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race at Temple Island Meadows and enjoy scenic, mixed terrain trails along the River Thames. Expect themed medals, free photos and a lively event village with food, drink and family fun.

Join Centurion Running's 50 Mile Grand Slam, four 50 mile trail races across iconic English routes from spring to autumn. Experience epic endurance, camaraderie and unforgettable scenery.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.