Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2026-2027

The Essex Winter Midweek Series - Pitsea will take place in Basildon on Wednesday 7 January 2026. You can run between 40 and 60 text.unit_min.

Test your navigation in a 60 minute score at Tilgate Golf Course on Thursday 8 January. Low entry fees, junior discounts and optional chip hire make it perfect for newcomers and seasoned runners, with juniors able to enter free using a code..

Country to Capital Ultra is a 43 mile point to point from Wendover to Little Venice, blending country trails, roads and long canal towpaths. Checkpoint support, GPS tracking and finish facilities help you chase the 11 hour cutoff.

Run under the stars at Denbies Wine Estate on rolling, muddy trails in the Dark Skies Surrey Hills night trail. Routes for adults and kids and proceeds support Dorking Area Food Bank. Bring a head torch for an atmospheric off road run.

Challenge muddy trails and sweeping views in the Surrey Hills at Fitstuff G3 no.1 on 10 January 2026. Choose 10km or 15km routes through forest, sand and rocky descents for a rewarding winter trail run that tests your legs and delights your..

Join a guided 30 mile noncompetitive group run from St Martha's in Guildford along the North Downs Way through the Surrey Hills, passing Denbies and Box Hill. Led by an experienced coach, the run includes a cake stop and suits runners used..

Join the Chilli Flamingo Run at Xcel SPORTS HUB in Walton on Thames for a timed, multi lap trail race along the flat riverside towpath. Choose from 5 km to ultra distances, enjoy aid stations and same day results within a 7 hour limit.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge at Brandon Country Park on 11 January 2026 where runners tackle repeated 5.3 km laps over 4 or 6 hours. A friendly supported loop with water at Base Camp so please bring your own bottle or cup.

Join this friendly Northampton 10K at Northampton Racecourse Park on 11 January 2026, run a measured three lap route on paths with plenty of parking and on day registration. Expect a bespoke medal, spot prizes and proceeds supporting Umbrel..

Join the Festive 5 on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 in Worcestershire for a scenic five mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Community event with proceeds supporting local projects and the Neuroendocrine Cancer Chari..

Join a friendly guided 10k at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 January 2026, led at a conversational pace perfect for runners taking their first steps into trail running. Enjoy mostly flat woodland paths, group support and an optional co..

Explore West Woods near Marlborough in a British Orienteering regional event offering courses for beginners to experienced orienteers across varied woodland terrain. Online entry only and parking is limited so book early.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common with a friendly group rather than a race. Explore the Atlantic Wall replica and famous film locations while enjoying scenic trails at a steady, social pace.

Take on a one hour night score at Buchan Country Park with 20 controls to find in any order. Bring a torch, whistle and warm layers for an adventurous evening of navigation and friendly competition.

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

Tackle a classic Box Hill fell race with a fully marked 12.8 km circular off road route and about 540 m of ascent, starting and finishing on Burford Spur. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views and competitive club racing under FRA rules.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Celebrate the New Year with the Sherwood Pines race at Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Tackle undulating forest trails in 10k, 5k or Junior runs and enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

Take on the Benfleet 15, a 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park on 18 January 2026, with sections of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course, sea wall and undulating downs. Chip timed with muddy trails so bring your own re..

Join the Red Robin Run at Southwater Park on Sunday 18 January 2026 for a timed, flat trail challenge on the Downs Link where you can choose 5k to ultra distances on the day. Enjoy a festive Red Robin finisher medal and limited places.