Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

A 30th anniversary road marathon organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low traffic roads in North Essex. The event supports local charities, forms part of the Essex championships and limits entries to 500.

A multi-distance running event at Naseby Village Hall with trail and road courses including a 35 mile ultra. The route alternates direction by year, features five checkpoints and requires mandatory kit and GPS tracking.

A road marathon and half marathon based at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using measured routes with aid stations every 10 km. Entries include parking and a bespoke finisher medal; the event is cupless so bring your own bottle..

A self guided 13 mile run around the Garden City Greenway in Letchworth Garden City, starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Run under UKA rules with a three hour time limit and profits donated to GRIT charity.

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills with trail technique instruction, checkpoints, a finisher’s medal and Trees not Tees certificate, based near Tring Station with limited spaces.

A trail running event conceived to increase participation from Black people, people of the global majority and allies. It offers 1K, 5K and 10K distances, children's entries are free under 16, and the day includes food, live music and activ..

Hairy Legs is an all ages cross-country event at Sheepcot Recreation Ground on 10 May 2026, with children's laps, teenage and adult loops plus solo and relay options, and proceeds supporting two local primary schools.

A one lap *10 km* trail through Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common with undulating hills and bluebell woods. Chip timing, finish medals and on-site parking, with food and refreshments available at the finish.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 10th May 2026, featuring quarter, half, marathon and Ultra 40 routes across trails, towpaths and commons with marked routes, checkpoints and on-course water.

A community 5k trail run and walk around East Hendred with a separate 1k kids event on the Sportsground. Entries are limited and close on 8 May 2026.

A roughly 5 mile single lap trail through Stowell Park and the Coln Valley near Chedworth Roman Villa. The multi terrain course includes footpaths, fields and a river crossing and has a 2 hour 30 minute finishing limit.

A cross country event in Little Gaddesden on 10 May 2026 offering 10K, 5K and mini races for under 7s. Pre registration and on the day fees apply and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

A family fun run and a five mile all terrain race across National Trust parkland, marshalled with chipped timing and medals; proceeds fund school equipment, trips and PE provision.

Race 2 of the Northants 5 km Series is at West Lodge Farm in Desborough on multi terrain routes through fields and nature trails. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; parking is free and on site refreshments are available.

A measured off-road 5K on 13 May 2026, Race 2 of the seven-race Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways through Willow Park with limited parking and on-course safety support.

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.