Trail Running calendar near Knettishall 2025-2026

Take on the scenic St Peters Way Ultra, a 42 mile trail from Chipping Ongar to the atmospheric Chapel of St Peter on the Wall. Expect rolling trails, sticky mud and a dramatic sea wall finish while supporting the chapel.

Take on the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park on 22 Feb 2026, a single lap off road trail with hills, mud and lovely views. Enjoy race photos, a bespoke medal and prizes for top finishers.

Run the Thetford Festival of Running through scenic Thetford Forest, choosing from 5k to ultra on a 5 km forest loop. Limited to 300 entries with finish refreshments and proceeds supporting forest upkeep.

Join Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire offering 5 km to 15 km options at Irchester Country Park on 18 Jan and Brigstock Country Park on 22 Feb. Expect trails, a notable hill and a custom finisher medal.

Discover scenic trails around Pitsford Water with marshaled 10k and half marathon routes that wind through village lanes and farmland. Enjoy water stations, medals and awards while supporting local foodbanks at Brixworth Country Park.

Run a traffic free half marathon through Thetford Forest on scenic circular trails of sand, grass and woodland with chances of spotting deer and wild thyme. All finishers receive a medal and professional photos capture your achievement.

Explore private trails through woodlands and fields at Stody Estate, with 4 km, 8 km and 12 km routes for all abilities. Chip timing, eco medals, on site refreshments and funds raised for Break make it a feel good day out.

Join Thunder Races at Harrold Odell Country Park for scenic 25 km and 50 km trail runs through woodland and countryside. Marked routes, aid stations and finish medals make it a welcoming challenge for trail runners of all levels.

Join the 6th Hannington Hike near Wellingborough on 8 March 2026 for scenic 15.5 or 26.6 mile routes with checkpoints, snacks and a hot meal at the finish. Friendly LDWA event with on site parking and support along the way.

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..

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.

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.

Spring Blickling Half Marathon on 29 Mar 2026 starts and finishes at Blickling Hall on a scenic mixed surface route. Enjoy chip timing, a bespoke medal and finish donuts and cookies while supporting local sport.

Take on a scenic 10K through Epping Forest on 29 March 2026, two laps on traffic free forest tracks with an undulating, multi terrain route. Limited to 600 entries and finishers receive a medal.

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the 3rd 10 km trail run at dusk in this Easter Egg edition. Only 30 places, includes a T shirt and post race egg hunt; bring a headtorch and high visibility gear.

Run the 54 mile Rose of the Shires Ultra, a scenic loop from Brixworth through Salcey Forest and along the Grand Union Canal. A UTMB index 100K with medals for all finishers, prizes for top three, checkpoints, cake and GPS tracking.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Battle of the Brampton Valley Way pitches Leicestershire against Northamptonshire along the traffic free route, with runners choosing which end to start from. Pick 14 miles one way or 28 mile round trip and bring a head torch for the tunnel..

Haughley Festival of Running brings multi distance races at Haughley Park, from 5k to ultra, on lap based scenic routes with on site parking. Limited to 300 entrants for a friendly, village festival feel.