Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

A four evening summer series at Dinton Pastures with 5 km and 10 km races plus a 2 km kids event. Off road and traffic free, the series offers chip timing, finisher medals, instant results and on site first aid.

An undulating, chip-timed trail 10K in Skellingthorpe on 15 May 2026 organised by Lincoln District Runners. The race had a 300-runner limit, offered medals and goody bags, and is currently listed as full.

A 50 km trail ultramarathon in Nottinghamshire on 16 May 2026, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery, with checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles, a 10 hour cut-off, finish-line food and tap room access.

A 50 mile point to point ultramarathon along the North Downs Way with 5,600 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 13 hour cut off. The route is mostly trail and requires specific qualifying and mandatory kit.

The Twenty Sixth Compton Downland Challenge in Compton, Berkshire on 16 May 2026 features a full marathon and a 16 mile race with a seven hour time limit; route maps, elevation profiles and videos are provided.

An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch on 16 May 2026 offering laps of a 2.5 km circuit with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, music zones, water stations and a finisher medal.

Trail races at Tackeroo Campsite in Cannock Chase with 10 km, half and full marathon options plus a two person marathon relay. Courses are entirely off road with rolling terrain, singletrack and regular feed stations.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Trail running from Sudeley Castle across 1200 acres of Cotswold hills with routes from 7 km to 51 km, marked trails, GPX files and outposts. Longer routes require specified mandatory kit and time cutoffs; dog entries are sold out.

A timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

A two day Spartan Trifecta weekend in Henley on Thames on May 16 and 17, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races along town landmarks and the riverside. Team entries and spectator tickets are available.

An off‑road marathon on 16 May 2026 along the Tissington and High Peak Trails finishing at Cromford Wharf. The festival also includes a half marathon from Friden and a 10K from Harborough Rocks.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 16 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through a circular course. Minimum age 13, limited weather-dependent parking, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Experience a fundraising trail run through the grounds of the Badminton Estate. Choose from multiple distances including a team challenge while enjoying a community atmosphere with a post race BBQ and refreshments.

A community organised 5k and 10k trail run or walk in the Cotswolds on 16 May 2026, offering adult and junior categories and raising funds for the Village Hall and the North Cerney School Association.

A cross-country *10 km* race at Priory Park, Reigate on 17 May 2026, organised by MCC Promotions with on-day registration, hydration stations, basic facilities and support for the charity Sport In Mind.

A 26.2 mile walk/run from and back to Alstonefield in the White Peak with 4800 feet of ascent and descent. Six manned checkpoints, locally made hot food at the finish, and certificates and cloth badges for finishers.

A traditional Peak District fell race in Youlgrave on Sunday 17 May 2026, covering about 5.8 miles of rough trails, fields and limestone descents. Pre-entry costs £6 and all profits go to Youlgrave Parish Council.

Explore the scenic parish of Deddington on a 5k, 10k, or 20k run through local farmland. This community event supports local schools and the Firefighters Charity while welcoming runners of all abilities.