Trail Running calendar near Leighton Buzzard 2025-2026

Run the Benfleet 15, a scenic 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park including parts of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course and Canvey sea wall. Bespoke medal, free photos and prizes. Bring your own cup.

Join The Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire with trails, paths and a muddy hill to conquer. Choose 5 km to 15 km routes and collect a custom finisher medal amid scenic parkland.

Night street orienteering in Chelmsford as part of the Essex Winter Midweek Series. Use MapRun or printed waterproof maps to tackle Long or Short courses through roads, paths and parks under torchlight for series points.

Take on a three hour trail challenge from Holmbury St Mary and complete as many 5 km laps as you can across scenic Surrey Hills trails and the climb to Holmbury Hill. Entry includes a bowl of chilli or curry and a headtorch is required.

Join OMG One Mile 2 Go at Bawsey Country Park for timed undulating trail fun across distances from 5k to ultra, all on scenic sand, gravel and grass loops. Small field, parking included and virtual entries available for medal seekers.

Tackle a wet and hilly trail at Bagshot on Saturday 24 January 2026, with splashy puddles and twisting climbs to test you. Choose a single lap 5 km or two lap 10 km for a muddy, adventurous winter race.

Join the Stonehenge Stomp on 25 January 2026 for a scenic walking event that welcomes runners and is not a race. Choose routes from family friendly 5 km up to 40 km and enjoy stunning views of Stonehenge in a popular, limited entry event.

Tackle scenic trails at the Ashdown Forest 10 mile or 5 mile race on 25 January 2026 from Pippingford Park. Enjoy testing climbs, wide views across The Downs, free parking, a bespoke medal and cash prizes.

Take to flat, scenic trails through Alexandra Gardens beside Windsor Castle with chip timing and friendly post race goodies. Choose 10K or half marathon, enjoy well marked routes, free photos and an event village for food and drinks.

Join the G3 Series on Saturday 31 January 2026 for scenic 15 km and 10 km runs near Hound House Road in Surrey. Friendly, well signed courses and easy parking make this a perfect winter tune up for runners of all paces.

Run scenic trails on the South Downs at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with 8, 15 or 22 km routes through woodland and rolling chalk tracks. Dog friendly, timed and offering water stations and finisher medals, it suits runners of every level.

Run the Lavenham Old Railway 10k, a scenic course through countryside, woodland and the old railway line. Medal for all finishers and podium trophies for top places; cupless event with water refills.

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile ultramarathon held in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The route follows the historic Peddars Way, an ancient pre-Roman trading path and Roman road, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and f..

Run through Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest on beautiful undulating multi terrain trails with 10 Mile, 5 Mile and junior options. Expect mud, a bespoke medal, free photos and trophies for top finishers.

A challenging 14.5 mile fell race across the Charnwood Hills with 515 m of climb, rough underfoot and trails through Bradgate and Beacon Hill country parks. Pre entry only, teams welcome and volunteers earn a guaranteed 2027 entry.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, enjoying rolling hills and a scenic pause with great views. This friendly group paced run is led by an experienced guide and runs at sunset or by headtorch in winter.

Run the Pilgrim Challenge along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Canterbury, passing historic countryside and charming villages. Choose 33 miles in one day or 66 miles over two days with overnight support, checkpoints and full event serv..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is a unique running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which offer a beautiful and varied landscap..

Take on the Hibernal Hills 50 Mile on 7 Feb 2026: a single loop starting and finishing at Queen Elizabeth Country Park with rolling trail terrain and about 6400 ft of climb. A winter classic for tough trail runners.

Explore the South Downs from Amberley Museum on scenic marked trails with chip timing and a metal finisher medal. Choose 6 km, 12 km or 22 km routes, enjoy event photography and bag drop, and support a plastic free race by bringing your own..