Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2025-2026

Brutal at Chawton is a raw trail run across muddy woodland, water filled craters and steep sided valleys with tight technical trails. Options for 5 km or 10 km include dedicated canicross waves so bring your dog and expect big challenges.

Tackle the Leith Hill Half Marathon, a scenic 13.1 miles cross country run from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower and back with about 1,800 feet of climbing. Enjoy stunning views, a commemorative medal and a full cooked breakfast at the finish.

Join the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026 for either 15.5 or 26.6 miles across Northamptonshire countryside, with checkpoints, snacks and a light meal at the finish. Finishers get a certificate and badge; under 18s go free with an adult.

Run a seven hour timed event along the flat, traffic free Fossdyke canal towpath at Woodcocks, Burton Waters, Lincoln. Choose half marathon, marathon or ultra distances and collect a medal for completing at least one lap.

Join the Thames Meander, a riverside race from Barnes along the Thames Path with flat, fast and scenic out and back routes. Choose 10k, half or full marathon routes with waymarked course, stocked checkpoints and medical support.

Discover the Hundred Hills 50 km, a challenging trail ultramarathon through the scenic Chilterns at Stonor Park on 14 March 2026. Two 25 km loops with about 4000 ft of climb and a nine hour cut off promise tough trails and big views.

Run the undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge event offers bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Take on the scenic Sevenoaks Circular Challenge on 15 March 2026 with new 15, 20 and 30 mile routes across the North Downs and Greensand Ridge. Checkpoints are indoors and refreshments plus hot food at the finish are included.

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Returning for its third year, the event offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra..

Join a guided 13 mile trail run around Guildford's Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill, Shere and the North Downs Way. Enjoy a friendly group pace, kit support and optional post run refreshments.

Join the Y2Y North Downs Trek / Run on 22 March 2026 for a scenic trek along the North Downs Way to YMCA East Surrey, Redhill. Choose 26.2 or 14 miles, enjoy support stops and finish with a commemorative medal and technical t shirt.

Run the Windsor Trail Run on Sunday 22 March 2026 at Alexandra Gardens, a flat, well marked trail with distant views of Windsor Castle. Choose 10K or Half Marathon with chip timing, post race goodies and an event village to celebrate.

Hardwick X Stream is a gritty off road 6 mile cross country at Manor House Farm with streams, fields and plenty of mud. Limited to 300 runners, this spike friendly race gives a memento to every finisher and offers post race refreshments.

Experience the Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest under torchlight, with Petzl demo head torches on site. Enjoy a flat two lap trail, a canicross option and post race hot drinks plus a medal or tree planting token.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest, a six hour timed event where you rack up as many 3.5 mile off road loops as you can. Friendly to canicross and rucking, this scenic trail run suits all paces.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common to explore the Lion's Mouth Atlantic Wall and scenic filming locations. Led by an experienced coach, this social group run offers kit advice and chances to trial trail gear.

Run a guided trail half marathon across the rolling chalk hills and woods of the Chilterns with English Athletics qualified run leaders offering pacing and technique tips. Midrace refreshment, free parking and a finishers medal await.

Tackle a scenic, hilly timed challenge at Pippingford Park with 10 hours to complete up to ten laps of roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops. Enjoy rugged trails, basic camping and a finisher medal and coloured shirt to celebrate your day.