Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2025-2026

Run The Seasons at Cowdray is a scenic trail running event held on the Cowdray Estate in West Sussex, within the South Downs National Park. The 2026 Spring edition features courses of 5km, 10km, 10 miles, and dog-friendly canicross options. The route traverses Ambersham and Heyshott Commons, designa..

Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is Race Harborough’s ultra-distance challenge along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way, spanning 28 miles (45km) in total with two 14-mile legs from opposite ends (Market Harborough/Leicestershire or Northampton/Northamptonshire). The mostly flat, hard-packed surf..

The Haughley Festival of Running, held at the exclusive Haughley Park in Suffolk, offers a variety of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Now in its fourth year, this intimate event features a mainly pathway course with some trails and woodland section..

Nene Valley Races' Kings Cliffe 10k is a 10-kilometre trail race held in Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at KC Active on Kingsmead. The circular course runs along easy tracks, green fields, farm tracks, and disused railway paths through the Northamptonshire countryside and the..

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge is a premier UK trail running and trekking event held at Windsor Racecourse. Participants can choose from 50 km, 25 km, or 10 km looped routes that showcase scenic views of Windsor Castle, the Great Park, Runnymede, and the Thames Path. The 50 km course features two di..

The Spring Trail Series by Ultra X is a trail running event held at the Cowdray Estate in Surrey, within the scenic South Downs National Park. The series features five race distances: 12km, 25km, 50km, 50 miler, and 110km, all set along the picturesque Serpent Trail that traverses greensand hills, r..

Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an iconic ultra in the Chiltern Hills, tracing ridgeline trails between Ivinghoe Beacon and Whiteleaf Hill. The race starts from Berkhamsted Castle and finishes at Hampden Meadow in Wendover, following the Ridgeway National Trail via Ashridge Estate and viewpoints such..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail runs suitable for various fitness levels. Set within over 1,000 acres of historic parkland featuring a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and famous long-horned cattle, the fairly flat courses are ideal for be..

Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail run by Running Adventures on the Malvern Hills. The route starts and finishes at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, and covers 18 miles with over 1,300 metres (about 4,400 feet) of elevation. Runners traverse the ridge, visiting the summi..

RunThrough UK’s Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place at Cannock Chase Forest, Birches Valley, near Rugeley, UK. The event features four races: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, offering options for a wide range of runners. The course blends forest trails, gravel paths and stretches of..

The Thames Ring 250 is a challenging 250-mile (approximately 256 miles) trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Streatley-on-Thames, UK. The race follows an anti-clockwise loop along the Thames, the Grand Union Canal, and the Oxford Canal, primarily on flat canal and riverside paths. Despite t..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

The Other Run, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, coinciding with the London Marathon day. It offers multiple distance options: 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic, and mildly undulat..

A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile countryside route around Meriden, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club. Participants may walk or run, solo or in a relay, for fun or charity. The event features five checkpoints offering cold drinks and a selection of food, plus meals at th..

Thames Path 100 is Centurion Running’s 100-mile ultramarathon along the Thames Path from Richmond, London to Oxford, finishing in the grounds of Oxford University. The 161 km course climbs about 1,900 feet and is described as flat and fast, with roughly 25% paved and 75% trail terrain. It is a point..

Greensand Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing at West Hanger, Staple Lane Car Park, near Guildford in Surrey. The route links the North Downs Way with the Greensand Way, passing Box Hill, Leith Hill (the South East’s highest point) and summits such as Pitch Hill and..

Rapid Relays is a dynamic running event held at the scenic Culden Faw Estate in Fawley, near Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. The race features a woodland trail course on estate tracks with gently undulating terrain, including a notable climb before 3 kilometers followed by a long downhill stretch bac..

Tempo Trail Races 2026 is a weekend trail running event held in the scenic Cotswolds, based at Ilmington Sports & Social Club near Shipston On Stour. The event offers a variety of race distances to suit different levels, including a 100K Ultra, a new 50K Ultra, a Marathon, a Half Marathon, and a 10K..

The Box Hill Vertical KM is a challenging guided trail run located in Box Hill, Dorking, Surrey. Covering approximately 12.5 miles with around 1000 meters of elevation gain, the route explores hilly woodland, heathland, and open fields, featuring technical climbs that may require scrambling. Designe..

The Harewood Forest Trail Race is staged in Harewood Forest in the heart of the Test Valley, near Andover, Hampshire. Runners can choose between 5k and 10k trail routes on undulating forest tracks, offering a challenging yet scenic course. Described as a spring race set in a beautiful woodland setti..