Leighton Buzzard
Trail Running Calendar near Leighton Buzzard 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leighton Buzzard for 2026-2027! We've gathered 131 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.
A functional fitness race in Bedford on 30 August 2026 combining ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or relay formats, with standard and LITE weight divisions.
September 2026
A mixed terrain trail along the Thames at Remenham Farm in Henley on Thames offering a half marathon, 10K and a junior race, with chip timed results, a themed medal and free race photos.
An ultra endurance event in Heartwood Forest where participants cover four mile loops within a 12 hour window, solo or in relays up to eight people. Winners are decided by distance and all finishers receive a medal.
A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.
An 81 mile ultra on the John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire, run as a single loop to be completed within 24 hours with 1,219 metres of ascent and seven aid stations.
Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.
A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.
TrailFest at Holdenby House on 13 September 2026 offers traffic free trail races of 10K, half, marathon and 50 km across rolling Northamptonshire.
An annual fun run in Steeple Barton offering 10 km, 5 km and a fun run on undulating on and off road courses through lanes, fields and the Barton Abbey Estate. Proceeds support Steeple Barton Church.
A lapped 7 hour trail event on a 5K loop in Hitchin with a Mini Mile and virtual option, event village, aid station and post event massage.
A roughly 170 mile nonstop loop of London with strict checkpoint cutoffs, minimal support, and limited entry of 25 to 30 places.
A marathon and half marathon along the scenic Ouse Valley Way in Huntingdonshire, with mixed surfaces, minimal elevation and England Athletics insurance.
A Henley basecamp trail event with looped options of 50 km, 25 km and 10 km, covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and finish-line hospitality.
A Backyard Ultra in Welwyn Garden City where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; entry includes drink vouchers and a commemorative pint glass.
A themed Time Challenge in Northampton offering distances from 3 km to ultras, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations on trails around the Washlands.
A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.
Timed multi lap event at Regatta Meadow in St Neots on a 5.3 km out and back course, offering distances from 5 km to ultra. Participants decide how many laps to run and all receive a finishers' medal.