Trail Running calendar near Milton Keynes 2026-2027

A seasonal trail run series at Cowdray Estate offering 5 km, 10 km and 10 mile races across spring, summer, autumn and winter, with a summer evening event that includes a BBQ, bar and spot prizes.

An out-and-back ultra along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way with a county-versus-county scoring format, feed stations, two dark tunnels, and a 7 hour cut-off. Entries limited to 100 starters from each end.

A multi distance running festival at Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon and ultra marathon options. The course mixes pathways, trails and woodland and includes on site parking and an aid station.

A circular 10 km trail race around the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The course is waymarked and marshalled with an aid station, eco measures in place and entry via SiEntries with a £22 fee.

Join the inaugural Wild Deer Trail Runs at High Lodge Thetford Forest on 12 April 2026, with scenic 5km and 10km trails. Chip timed and fully supported, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merch, snack and drink.

Windsor 50 on 18 April 2026 uses Windsor Racecourse basecamp and looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes through the Great Park and along the Thames Path, with regular rest stops, medical support, timing and categories for walkers and fast run..

An ultra trail race along the Chiltern ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. The route is about 51 km with 996 m of ascent, fully marked and supported by three staffed aid stations and a nine hour cutoff.

A guided 18 mile trail run across the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern on Saturday 18 April 2026. The route visits ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent and returns via hillside and woodland trails.

Trail races on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs National Park offering five distances from 12km to 110km, start and finish at Cowdray Farm Shop, with marked courses, aid stations and on-site camping available.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.

A timed, lap-based run on a flat 5.3 km towpath course by the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances range from 5 km to ultra with flexible rock up and run starts and an optional no-medal lower-price entry.

A roughly 10 mile trail and country lane race in Worcestershire with chip timing, bespoke finisher medals, and midcourse water. The event is based at Sport Martley Leisure Centre with parking at The Chantry School.

A running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race through mixed surface forest trails. The event includes chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and an event village.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Run the Thames Ring Series along scenic river and canal towpaths with three distances: TR250 full loop, TR150 and TR100 sections. Choose your challenge and enjoy riverside trails, checkpoint support and GPS tracking across this adventure.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on measured routes. The marathon uses the Kirtling Route; aid stations, parking and bespoke medals are provided.

A blindfolded navigation challenge near Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options cover six, ten or fifteen mile drops and devices are surrendered at registration.

A one-day circular long-distance event on 26 April 2026 around Coventry, roughly 40 miles (41.4 miles in 2026). Open to walkers, runners and relay teams of up to six, with five checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

A marathon and half marathon on the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire on 26 April 2026, using a 13 mile former railway route between Ashbourne and Buxton. Advance and on the day entry options are noted.