Trail Running calendar near Irchester 2026-2027

A multi-terrain marathon and half marathon on the traffic-free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, using a former railway line between Ashbourne and Buxton. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Lydiard Park on 01 May 2027 featuring mixed paths, hills and muddy obstacles. The event has wave starts, blue badge parking on grass and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

A 33 mile trail race following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water with food at selected points.

A guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford on 1 May 2027 that follows sections of the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way. It is presented as a first taste of ultra running with on route guidance and a possible post run alcohol free beer.

A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.

Rapid Relays at Culden Faw Estate in Henley on Thames is a four hour relay event on 4 km mixed terrain loops, with solo, pairs and team options, a race village and free overnight camping.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

A two-day, self-supported navigation and endurance event for teams of two in the Surrey Hills, based at Newlands Corner with limited entries, basic camping and an entry fee that includes maps and a t-shirt.

Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle course at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex offering 6 km and 12 km options with 40+ and 70+ obstacles. Features include the Deathslide, water ziplines, chip timing, finishers medals and support faci..

An inflatable obstacle course event in Guildford on 8 May 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k lap options with music zones, on-course water and a finisher's medal, plus family and group entry arrangements.

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 single-lap trail event in Sherwood Forest offering supported 30.8 mile and 40.8 mile routes. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with regular refreshments, an overall 10.5 hour cut off, and finisher medals unless opted out.

Multiple trail race distances in the Stroud area using towpaths, disused railway tracks and Cotswold hills, with a route that ascends to Selsley Common for wide valley views. Water, marshals and first aid are provided on course.

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.