Trail Running calendar near Leighton Buzzard 2025-2026

Push your limits at the Bat Challenge, a six hour off road loop at Beacon Hill with 3.3 mile laps so you can choose any distance from 5k to ultra. Enjoy rolling climbs, scenic views, and the choice of a medal or a tree planting token.

The Collingbourne Races, held at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall, offer a scenic off-road running experience through the beautiful Collingbourne woods. Featuring a half marathon and a 10km race, the course includes bridle paths, woodland trac..

Run to the Sea Brighton is a scenic point to point 50k from the Sussex downs to Hove seafront with a two person relay. Expect trails, rolling hills, sea views, aid stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Goring Gap Trails event, held in Mapledurham near Reading, offers a variety of running and walking challenges, including a 50-mile ultra, a 52K ultra, and a half marathon, alongside walking options of half marathon, full marathon, and a..

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a scenic, challenging ultra around the Ridgeway, visiting Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge. Limited to 250 runners and UTMB World Series index race, this May event has rugged trails, great support and a Chesham finish..

Take on the Ridgeway 40 Walk on Saturday 9 May 2026, a 40 mile linear challenge from Avebury to Streatley across rolling chalk downlands. Enjoy sweeping views and pass Bronze Age burial mounds, Iron Age hill forts and Uffington White Horse.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival returns to Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026, offering scenic but hilly woodland trails and on site entertainment. Race a night 10k, a five loop 25k, a trail half or combine all three in the Quest.

Test your limits at Brighton Backyard Ultra in Stanmer Park where runners tackle a 6.7 km loop each hour until a solo lap crowns the winner. A friendly but fierce endurance event in beautiful parkland with basic on site facilities.

Halstead & Essex Marathon offers an annual road race on scenic low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. Run by Halstead Road Runners as they mark their 40th year, it blends competitive spirit with a friendly club vibe.

The Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic Kirtling Route, which is fully on road and mildly undulating, while the half marath..

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Shires and Spires is a friendly multi distance loop from Naseby Village Hall offering races from 10 km to a 35 mile ultra across scenic trails and country roads. Routes alternate each year and GPS files plus live tracking guide runners.

Take on the Midhurst Milers Cocking 10k Trail, a scenic but challenging 10k across the South Downs with a steady climb and a fast downhill finish. Licensed and chip timed with medals, prizes and a lively race village.

Join the Oliver Fisher 10k, 5k and junior run at Milton Creek Country Park for a scenic off road race supporting the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. Enjoy park views, medals and fundraising for the neonatal unit.

Run the scenic 50 mile point to point North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound on 16 May 2026. About 5,600 ft of climb, iconic climbs like Box Hill and fully stocked aid stations make for a rewarding supported endurance challenge.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Join the Semington Slog on 16 May 2026 at St Georges School for 10k and 2k routes through the village and along the Kennet and Avon Canal towpath. Family friendly fun with marshalls, refreshments and a Slog Dog for every finisher.

Run the scenic Berkshire Downs at the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, with 26.8 mile or 16 mile trail options along the ancient Ridgeway. Expect climbs, muddy paths, aid stations, chip timing and a hearty post race BBQ.

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greener..

London 2 Brighton : event overview The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge takes place on 23-24 May 2026. The main continuous route runs from Richmond, West London, to Brighton Racecourse. The event uses trails over the North Downs and South..