Trail Running calendar near Kempston 2026-2027

Challenge yourself at the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a circular 54 mile route from Brixworth Country Park through woods, canal towpath and country trails. The event also offers the Rosebud Marathon, team relays and UTMB 100K index status.

Take on the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race in Henley on Thames on 11 April 2026, with options for all ages including a kids race. Enjoy mixed terrain, riverside views, medals, free photos and a buzzing event village.

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

Discover scenic trails across the Cowdray Estate and heathland commons at Spring Run the Seasons Cowdray on 11 April 2026. Choose from a kids 3km up to 10 miles, with canirun options for dog owners, perfect for all abilities.

Run a guided Chilterns Trail Marathon along the Ridgeway and through Wendover Woods, featuring rolling hills and expert leaders offering pacing and technique tips. Small field, halfway refreshments and a wooden finisher medal make for a sce..

Enjoy a family friendly day in Froyle with a scenic 10 km trail through fields and woods and a colourful Kids Colour Dash for ages 4 to 12. Village hall cakes, picnic space and on course support make it a relaxed community event.

Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series on 11 April 2026 offers a half marathon (two laps) and a 10 km (one lap) through ancient woodland at Chingford Plain, London. Courses are chip timed, fully marked, and include aid stations and an eco frie..

Take on the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way on 12 April 2026 with 14 or 28 mile options from Market Harborough or Northampton along a traffic free, hard packed trail. Expect two dark tunnels so bring a torch and enjoy friendly support and..

Run scenic loops through Haughley Park on paths and woodland with distances from 5k to ultra and a choice of bespoke or lucky dip medals. Secure parking and on course support make this ideal for runners of every pace.

A scenic 10k trail run in the Nene Valley starting and finishing at KC Active, Kings Cliffe. The circular, fully marked route runs on tracks, fields and disused railway lines with a staffed aid station and eco measures in place.

Join the inaugural Wild Deer Trail Runs at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 12 April 2026, with scenic 5km and 10km trails. Chip timed and fully supported, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch, snack and drink.

A fully guided 19 mile trail run from Holme Next The Sea to Wells Next The Sea along sections of the Norfolk Coast Path, passing villages, tidal marshes and pine woodlands. The event is non competitive and run in paced groups.

Run the scenic Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge on Saturday 18 April 2026 from Windsor Racecourse, with 50 km, 25 km and 10 km looped routes through the Great Park and along the Thames with castle views. Fully supported with rest stops, GPS track..

Tackle a scenic 51 km ultra along the Chiltern Ridge from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover, with rolling trails, woods and sweeping views. Well marshalled and UTMB World Series indexed, this classic is a true Chiltern challenge.

Trail runs across Thoresby Park on 18 April 2026 with distances from a 2km family run to a half marathon. Cani cross and Nordic walking options are included and live chip timing plus finisher medals are provided.

Join a guided group trail run along the Malverns ridge from North Malvern, covering 18 miles with over 1300 m of ascent and stunning summit views. Expect steady trails at about 10 to 11 minutes per mile with friendly support and full kit in..

Run the Spring Trail Series at Cowdray Estate where the Serpent Trail winds through greensand hills, rivers and woodland. Distances from 12 km to 110 km, with food, camping and relaxed cutoffs for a friendly, well supported day.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

Tackle scenic trails at Billingford Lakes on 19 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra for every kind of runner. Expect rugged paths, a bespoke finisher medal and post race coffee and cake; bring your own bottle for refills.