Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2026-2027

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Explore the scenic parish of Deddington on a 5k, 10k, or 20k run through local farmland. This community event supports local schools and the Firefighters Charity while welcoming runners of all abilities.

Experience a scenic trail race through the Essex countryside at Cammas Hall Farm. Choose between 5 and 10 mile distances on a course featuring woodland trails, farm tracks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all participants.

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

Experience a guided 36 mile social ultra run along the Boudicca Way through the scenic Norfolk countryside. This non competitive event features qualified leads and regular aid stations for an ideal introduction to long distance trails.

The Ridge Off Roader is a trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills. It offers a half marathon and a 10k route, plus a fun 1k for kids. All proceeds support the local school.

Experience an annual five mile off road run through the scenic Little Haven Nature Reserve. This trail race features woodland paths and spring meadows while raising funds for local hospice care.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

A 10 km off road trail race at Barbury Shooting School on 19 May 2026, organised by Wroughton Whippets. The event benefits the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and features a marshalled course, finisher medal and post race refreshme..

Join the first race of the ELVIS 2026 series in Dagenham. This five mile multi terrain event features a three lap course through the scenic Eastbrookend Country Park with on site facilities and chip timing.

A 10k brewery trail event on 21 May 2026 offering a relaxed hike or competitive trail run with a GPX and Strava route. Entry includes a drink, crisps and a finisher medal; limited parking and a small bag drop at the bar are available.

Test your endurance at Hyde Hall Farm with a variety of trail challenges ranging from 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic 5.3 km loop with full support including an aid station and on site parking.

A multi distance trail event from Richmond upon Thames to Brighton Racecourse on 23 and 24 May 2026. Distances range from 10 km to a continuous 100 km with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping options.

Multi distance running festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate offering 10 mile day and night races, 40, 70 and 100 mile ultras and a 100 mile team relay. The course is a marked 10 mile loop over trails, tracks and estate roads.

A point-to-point trail run in Surrey on 23 May 2026 offering 62K, 41K and 20K routes plus two and three leg relays. All races finish in Godalming with food, music and chip timed results.

A non-stop 145 mile canal towpath race from Birmingham to London, fully waymarked and held under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, most places are allocated via a pre-entry lottery and a 45 hour cut off applies.

A 100 mile LDWA walking event over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend across Kent and Ashdown Forest, with about 11,250 ft of ascent and a mix of trails and minor roads; entries require LDWA membership and a qualifying event.

Experience the twilight beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this sunset run in West Sussex. Choose between a 5km or 10km distance on a scenic undulating trail and enjoy a timed midsummer evening event with finishers medals.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

A three-lap 26.2 mile marathon through Richmond Park, starting and finishing near Sheen Gate. The route uses the Tamsin Trail for two laps, features chip timing, drink stations and marshals, and has a 6 hour 30 minute cutoff.