Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2026-2027

Experience a trail running festival at Billingford Fishing Lakes & Country Park with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra. Enjoy a variety of terrains, finishers medals, and celebratory refreshments in a scenic park setting.

A trail running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race, with chip timing, photos and a themed medal. The event supports Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Experience a timed run through the Chiltern countryside and the exclusive Wormsley Estate. This event offers mixed terrain courses over multiple distances starting from Ibstone Common to support a local primary school.

A self navigation trail race of about 6.2 miles at Mountfitchet Castle on 19 Apr 2026, for runners aged 16 and over; entries include a £4 tea room voucher and results are published on the organiser’s website.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course in St Albans on Saturday 25 April 2026, featuring a series of inflatable obstacles along a 5K route; recent booking figures and participant feedback indicate active interest.

Experience a scenic 13 mile offroad race across the ridge of the Malvern Hills. This hilly trail event features a friendly atmosphere with no cut off times and well stocked aid stations for all runners.

A community running event in Hadleigh on 25 Apr 2026 with approximate 9.5-mile and 4.5-mile courses, staggered starts, and fundraising for the Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding.

Trident Grantham Triathlon on April 26 2026 at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre is a sprint triathlon with a pool swim, a three loop bike course and a two loop run. Entry options include solo, team and aquabike, with aid stations, marshals and..

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 26 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon options; the marathon uses the officially measured Kirtling Route, aid stations appear every 10k and parking is included.

A 41.4 miles circular walking and running challenge around Coventry, mostly off-road through Warwickshire and Solihull. Open to individuals and relay teams of up to 6, with five checkpoints and a hot meal provided at the finish.

Bolt Round the Holt is a forest trail race at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run while raising funds for GUTS to support bowel cancer detection and care.

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

A spring, group-led trail run of around **10 km** through bluebell woods near Tring in the Chiltern Hills, with Run Leaders, trail-running tips, bag storage and nearby cafes. Dog friendly with cani-cross equipment.

A multi-terrain 5 km race at Fineshade Wood on Sunday 26 April 2026 as Race 1 of the Northants 5K Series. The event includes bespoke finish medals, a virtual completion option with posted medals, and ANPR cashless parking.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

A circular walk from Pewsey Scout Hut across the Vale of Pewsey to the Marlborough Downs with routes from 10 mile to 35 mile, checkpoint refreshments, site visits and an e certificate for finishers.

A guided 10 km group run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest for Forestry England members only. Runs are led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails with parking available.