Trail Running calendar near Little Irchester 2026-2027

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

A relaxed trail event with a 5 km run through Rougham sunflower fields, followed by bagels, drinks and DJ music in the field.

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames from Henley to Kingston, with three checkpoints offering food and drink, mandatory navigation kit and a required average pace to remain in the race.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

A 103 mile trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, featuring 11,000 ft of ascent, 12 aid stations and a 30 hour finish cut off.

Point to point trail ultrarun along the Stour Valley Path with 100 km and 50 km options, UTMB Index points, mostly off road and published time limits.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Riverside races from Barnes along the Thames Path offering 10 km, half marathon and marathon courses with marked routes and checkpoint support.

Four hour team relay at Minley Manor, Hampshire where teams of four run repeated 4 km off road laps through woods and grassland. Male, female and mixed categories have prizes for the top three teams in each.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

Race one of the AWT Backyard Ultra Series in Ruislip on 9 August 2026 uses six hourly 5 km laps for a total of 30 km. Entry is free and the event is held in person with free parking.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.

A butterfly themed event at Shipley Country Park on 9 August featuring the Purple Emperor and a commemorative medal priced at £41.50.

An informal, untimed 6-mile group run around Croome Park with a lake-and-bridge route, multi-terrain surface, post-run cake and tea, and proceeds donated to the National Trust.

A measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park, Race 4 of the seven-event Crown to Crown 2026 series hosted by Pitsea Running Club.

An organised 7.3 km route around Darley Dale featuring forest trails, long climbs and technical descents, finishing across a field after a steep final ascent to Oker Trig Point.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event. Off-road, traffic free course with chip timing, medals, marshals and on-site support.