Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2025-2026

The c2c Essex Ultra 2025 is a charity ultramarathon along the Essex Riviera, held in September. Contestants can choose 50 miles from Upminster or 30 miles from Tilbury, finishing at Thorpe Bay. The course follows the Thames eastward, using the London Loop and England Coast Path, with mainly tarmac u..

Thetford Back Yard Ultra is a competitive endurance running event held at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner completes a loop within the one-hour time limit. The course is a wide, flat, and well-signed r..

Thames Path Challenge, part of Ultra Challenge’s popular series, is a river-side endurance event in England. The main 100 km route runs from Fulham (Putney Bridge) to Henley-on-Thames along the Thames Tow Path, passing Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede and Windsor to a riverside finish. Distances o..

The Sudbury Trail Run takes place in Sudbury, a historic town in Suffolk, England, set along the River Stour and near its water meadows. The event offers multiple distances to suit all levels, with clearly marked routes and volunteer support along the course. Runners will traverse varied terrain, in..

The Derbyshire Dales Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at Bakewell Showground in the heart of the Peak District. It offers three distances: a 22km half marathon, a 15km, and a 9.5km route, each showcasing stunning natural landscapes. Runners start on the iconic Monsal Trail alongside th..

The Sandridge 10k is a scenic trail running event set in the picturesque village of Sandridge, near St Albans. Participants can enjoy a beautiful 10k course that showcases the natural beauty of the area. The event is organized by Active Training World, and it promises a rewarding experience for both..

The Run London Epping Forest Trail 10k is a popular running event scheduled for September 14, 2025, in the scenic Epping Forest, Chingford. Participants will complete a 10k course consisting of two laps through the forest, known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes. The race is designe..

Takeley 10K is an off-road countryside race in Takeley, near Bishop’s Stortford, United Kingdom, along the Flitch Way. The 10 km course is GPS-measured, mostly on the old railway track and grass paths, with about 0.7 km on road to the finish. The route is about 90% off-road, with kilometre markers a..

The Alf Shrubb Memorial is a chip-timed running event held in Slinfold, West Sussex, celebrating the legacy of local running legend Alf Shrubb. The event features both 10k and 5k mixed trail races through scenic Sussex countryside, utilizing local footpaths, bridleways, and trails. The race starts a..

The Dunstable Downs Challenge Half Marathon is a scenic trail running event organized by Dunstable Road Runners, held at Creasey Park Football Centre in Dunstable. The 13.1-mile course takes runners across the picturesque Dunstable Downs and surrounding rural areas, primarily on public footpaths and..

The Ashtead 10k and 2k fun run, organized annually by Ashtead Running Group, takes place at Ashtead Common, a protected natural reserve in Ashtead, UK. The event features a challenging 10k race and a 2k kids' run on undulating rough tracks through a Site of Special Scientific Interest, known for its..

Notfast Ponton Plod is a charity multi-route running and walking event from Great Ponton Village Centre, near Grantham (NG33 5DS) in Lincolnshire. Four routes are offered: 10 km, 12 miles, 17 miles, and 26.4 miles. The routes use footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads through scenic Lincolnsh..

Thaxted Trail Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Thaxted, Essex, starting from Thaxted Church Hall. The event offers two self-navigation trail distances: a marathon and a half marathon. There are no course markings or GPX files, and no marshals; participants follow a written route description i..

The Roman River Trails event offers participants the choice of a half marathon or marathon, featuring self-navigation routes through the picturesque Roman River valley near Colchester. The predominantly hard-packed trail includes sections of tarmac and grass, with several river crossings and some hi..

Epsom Street O is the opening event in MVOC’s eight-event Street O series, staged in the Mole Valley area around Epsom. The Barley Mow pub at 12 Pikes Hill hosts the start, finish and post-race refreshments. The course is a 60-minute Score (with a 40-minute option) on a 1:10,000 OpenStreetMap-based..

The Yard Trail Races, hosted at Chilton Manor Farm in Hampshire, offers participants two scenic routes: a 10k and a 10-mile trail run. Both routes begin and end on a historic avenue lined with 800-year-old Yew trees, providing stunning views. Runners are welcomed at the finish line by friendly marsh..

The Triple Trail Races, held at Loddington Farm in Kent, offer three challenging distances: 25km, 50km, and 100km, traversing Kent's iconic North Downs Way, Greensand Way, and Weald Way. The 100km race is a unique single-loop ultra marathon showcasing scenic countryside, historic landmarks like Leed..

Humanity Direct Tring Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Tring Cricket Club in Hertfordshire, near London. Distances available: 50 km ultra, 27 km half ultra, and 10 km. Elevation gain: 135–597 m.The route showcases the Chilterns, including Ashridge Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and Wendov..

The Lucky Horseshoe is a versatile running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering distances of 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features an out-and-back route, promoting a social atmosphere, with the marathon covering a full loop al..

Centurion Running’s Chiltern Wonderland 50 is a 50-mile single-loop ultramarathon set in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The route climbs around 5,600 feet and traverses picturesque villages rich in history, including locations made famous by British film..