Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

A timed Friday event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back course along the river Thames, with lap-based distances from 5 km to ultra and a £10 Run for a Tenner entry benefiting Rays of Sunshine.

An in-person 8 km trail loop around Calke Abbey nature park, meeting at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park. Organised by Run 4 U and Perform Running Club, with free parking and refunds available up to one day before the event.

A backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 29 May 2026 where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event features a race village, limited on site accommodation and basic recovery facilities.

A 50 km multi terrain ultramarathon around Maidenhead, run on a single lap route that follows the Thames Path and Jubilee River. The course is mostly off road with four aid stations, chip timing, live tracking and free race photos.

An 86 miles (139 km) point to point trail race along the full length of The Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones. The event features open tracking, permanent signage and aid stations spaced along the route.

Three trail routes start at Bakewell Showground and explore varied Peak District terrain including moors, valleys and parts of the Pennine Way. The Half Marathon route includes outposts and does not allow dogs.

A 60 km point to point ultramarathon along the Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford, featuring open tracking, four aid stations and a 10 hour time allowance. Entries close 17 May 2026.

A new 2026 route through Telford covering a pre-marked 50 miles course that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin. Four checkpoints supply food and drinks, mandatory kit is required and there is a 9PM cut off.

Functional fitness racing in Twickenham on 30 May 2026 with ten Xercises and repeated runs across solo, doubles and relay divisions. A LITE weight division is available and all entrants must be 18 or older.

A Pretty Muddy *5k* obstacle course at Royal Windsor Racecourse featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across grass and tarmac beside the River Thames. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 years or older.

A timed endurance event at Redbridge Cycling Centre where competitors run a 4.2 mile (6.7 km) loop every hour and must finish each loop within the hour. After extensive loops a final straight race decides the winner.

A mixed terrain half marathon and 10k in England on 30th May 2026. Routes mix quiet country roads and off road sections, and the event raises money for local good causes.

A track event at Wodson Park offering 5k to 50k plus a 6 hour challenge, timed with lap counting on a 400 metre athletics track. Facilities include chip timing, aid stations, free parking and complimentary tea, coffee and cake for runners.

A memorial trail run of about 5.5 miles from Worksop College into Clumber Park on 31 May 2026, with marshalling, first aid support and a finisher medal. All profits are donated to Cancer Research.

A score fell race around Longstone Edge starting from The Crispin Inn in Great Longstone supporting Buxton Mountain Rescue Team. Competitors use SI timing and competition maps to collect points in a time limited score format, solo or as pai..

A 5k, 10k and junior race at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton on Sunday 31 May 2026. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the route continues on closed roads around the town.

A guided trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills starting and finishing in Guildford. The 13 miles route features St Martha's Church, Shere and sections of the North Downs Way and is run in a steady group pace with torches and optional..

A six hour lap based event from Braybrooke Taproom on well surfaced trails along the Griffin Trail and Brampton Valley Way, with free parking, onsite toilets and a taproom for post run refreshments.

Experience a 5 mile fell race through the beautiful limestone scenery of Calver Village. This Category B short race features 900 feet of climbing and is open to all runners aged 18 and over.

A 13 km two lap trail race at Kinver Edge with a volunteer-for-free entry offer and canicross allowed. Advance entry costs £10, minimum age 14, limited field, no refunds or transfers, and series entry closes 1 May 2026.