Trail Running calendar near Little Irchester 2026-2027

A mixed trail and road event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.

MacTuffX Bedford features a series of repeat interval races in solo, doubles, and relay formats. Participants aged 18 and over can choose between 400m and 800m intervals to test their endurance.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

A sunset trail event at Ickworth Park offering 5K and 10K routes across limestone paths, woodland and meadows. The 10K is chip timed, all finishers receive a medal and the event operates as cupless with water refill points.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Experience a scenic run along the River Thames starting from the iconic Temple Island Meadows. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or junior race featuring undulating trails and professional chip timing.

Join a fun muddy obstacle course in Brentwood featuring 5km and 1.5km distances filled with foam and obstacles. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with hot wash downs and finisher medals for all participants.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Nuclear Mud Sisters is an empowering women only obstacle course in Essex featuring a 5km muddy challenge. This non competitive event focuses on teamwork and fun with no chip timing or swimming required.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of NOTFAST RC with a scenic trail run through the Lincolnshire countryside. Choose from four distances and enjoy local hospitality including refreshments and post race food.

Experience a guided 10km trail run through the North Downs Way and Shere village. Join a social group run starting from the historic Silent Pool near Guildford and enjoy stunning forest scenery at dusk or night.

Experience an autumn trail run through the footpaths and bridleways of Boreham. This 10k event features a sunset start with a scenic off road route and a seasonal championship point system for participants.

A timed, lap-based Friday run along the Thames with flexible rock up and run starts; the £10 affiliated entry is donated to Rays of Sunshine and participants receive a double-sided charity medal.

A fully marked 100 Miles ultramarathon from South Wheatley into Sherwood Forest and back along the Chesterfield Canal. The race offers well stocked aid stations, drop bags, one pacer from about 50 miles and a 30 hour cut off.

Traverse the ancient Boudicca Way on this 50km ultramarathon from Diss to Norwich. Open to runners and walkers this event features scenic Norfolk villages and convenient rail access at both ends.

Experience an bouncy obstacle course featuring the world's largest inflatable structures in Bakewell. Navigate through a fun 5k route in Derbyshire and collect your finisher medal at the end.

A riverside multi-distance event along the Thames from Putney to Henley, offering **100 km** and shorter options with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and faster runners.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest: complete repeated **4.167 mile** loops each hour. Three entry options include full open-ended format plus 12- and 6-hour timed races; camping, one aid station and limited parking are provided..