Trail Running calendar near Luton 2025-2026

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, paced conversationally for runners moving from road to trail. Explore varied woodland surfaces with gentle coaching on hill technique and a friendly, inclusive group vibe.

Take on a beautiful but challenging 50 km through the Chilterns from Stonor Park, run as two scenic 25 km loops with about 4000 ft of climbing. Expect rugged trail, generous aid stations and a lively finish with medals and prizes.

Explore scenic South Downs trails at Matterley Basin, with hills, woodland and river views on routes from 5 km to a 24 km half marathon. Friendly and dog friendly with on course outposts, full marking, timing and free parking.

Take on the scenic Sevenoaks Circular Challenge on 15 March 2026 with new 15, 20 and 30 mile routes across the North Downs and Greensand Ridge. Checkpoints are indoors and refreshments plus hot food at the finish are included.

Take on Phoenix Running's Octopus Run on 15 March 2026 at Walton on Thames for a scenic towpath challenge along the River Thames, with distances from 5 km to ultra and flexible start times. Finish your effort and collect a bespoke finishers..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to..

Run the Moo Marathon, Calf and Hen K at scenic Hyde Hall Farm with 10k to ultra distances on lap based trail routes. Secure parking, water at the lap point and a farm finish; bring a cup or bottle as the event is cupless.

Experience the South Downs Way at Winter's End on 21 March 2026 with a point to point 50 mile ultramarathon from Arundel to Winchester or pick one of two marathon sections. Rewarding chalk ridge trails, ancient woodlands and well stocked ai..

Enjoy a guided 13 mile trail half marathon through the Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. This relaxed group run emphasizes scenery and camaraderie rather than competition.

Run through the South Downs and parkland around historic Stansted House on 21 March 2026. Choose 9.5, 15.5 or 21 km routes with on course support, finishers medals and a friendly vibe for all abilities.

Tackle the North Downs Way through rolling Surrey countryside with a choice of a 26.2 mile marathon or a 14 mile route, both finishing at YMCA East Surrey in Redhill. Fully supported with transport to starts, aid stops, GPS routes, medal an..

Explore flat, well kept trails around Windsor Castle with 10K and half marathon options plus a RunThrough Foundation place. Chip timed racing, free photos and post race food and an event village make it a great day out.

Hardwick X Stream is a gritty off road 6 mile cross country at Manor House Farm with streams, fields and plenty of mud. Limited to 300 runners, this spike friendly race gives a memento to every finisher and offers post race refreshments.

Enjoy scenic trail runs through Danesfield woods and country paths with 10k, 6.5k and a 1k Little Sprinters for kids. All entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and village refreshments for a fun family day out.

Frogger Jogger is a timed lap race on the scenic Thames towpath in Walton on Thames where you can run 5.3 km laps to choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Places are limited, enjoy river views and digital race extras.

Join a guided 10k through Thetford Forest at High Lodge on 22 Mar 2026, led at a relaxed conversational pace. Friendly ability groups, mostly flat woodland trails and a postrun stretch make this a great choice for newbies and regulars alike..

Challenge yourself at Spring Run on 22 March 2026 at Northampton Active, where a six hour timed event lets you tackle distances from a 5K up to an ultra marathon. Enjoy lap support, a Spring Run medal and a generous goody bag.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest, a six hour timed event where you rack up as many 3.5 mile off road loops as you can. Friendly to canicross and rucking, this scenic trail run suits all paces.

Join a guided 10km trail at atmospheric Hankley Common, weaving past the Lion's Mouth Atlantic Wall replica and active MOD training ground. Enjoy sunset or headtorch night runs and try Silva torches and Salomon trail shoes for a true trail..