Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Outrun Archway offers recurring, in-person trail runs at Whittington Park in north London. Led by queer folks, the sessions prioritize a space for all paces and typically cover about 6k on unpaved surfaces.

A 4.5 km fell race near Telford with 247 m of climb, part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Series. Junior races for U10, U12 and U14 are held separately with free entry.

A six hour lap event at Kingsbury Water Park on a flat 3.3 mile route around ponds and a river. Participants choose how many laps to run within the time limit; onsite parking, cafe and toilets are available.

Join PHOENIX Fridays Run for a Tenner for a relaxed timed riverside run with flexible rock up and run starts supporting Rays of Sunshine. Choose distances from 5 km to ultra and earn a special medal on a flat towpath.

A looped trail challenge from Windsor Racecourse on 18 April 2026 with **50 km**, **25 km**, and **10 km** options along the Thames Path and Great Park, featuring signed routes, GPS tracking, marquee rest stops, medical support, and finishe..

A 50K trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow via Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill and Whiteleaf Hill. Fully marked route with three checkpoints and a nine hour time limit.

Trail runs at Thoresby Park on 18 April 2026 across over 1,000 acres, with distances from a 2km family run to a half marathon. Canicross entries and Nordic walkers are welcome; finishers receive merchandise, a medal, and a snack.

Experience a guided 18 mile adventure across the Malvern Hills ridge and surrounding woodlands. This social group run features over 1300m of elevation and stunning panoramic views at a non competitive pace.

An inflatable obstacle 5K at Donington Park in Derby on Saturday 18 April 2026, presented as a larger, bouncier 2026 edition with recent booking activity.

Backyard Ultra at Delapre Abbey in Northampton offers solo, pairs or an 8 loop option on 4.167 mile (6.7 km) hourly loops. Entry fees range from £85 to £225.

The inaugural Essex County Fell Championships features a new 10km course with 450m of climb. This open-entry fell race offers county prizes for qualified Essex runners. Every finisher receives a free drink.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a flexible timed format. Choose your own distance from 5km to an ultra marathon on a scenic 5.3km out and back loop.

Test your endurance at Congo Stream with a four hour multi lap challenge. Run solo or in a team through wooded trails and historic trenches on a scenic three kilometer loop with a dedicated lap for kids.

A six hour timed challenge at Northampton Active offering distances from 5K to ultramarathon, run as laps on a 4.37 mile circuit. Aid tables, a finishers medal and a goody bag are provided.

Martley Madness is a 10-mile trail and country lane race through the Worcestershire countryside. The undulating route features woodland, Rodge Hill, and part of the Worcestershire Way. All finishers get a medal and celebratory cake at the f..

A trail running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race, with chip timing, photos and a themed medal. The event supports Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Experience a timed run through the Chiltern countryside and the exclusive Wormsley Estate. This event offers mixed terrain courses over multiple distances starting from Ibstone Common to support a local primary school.

A self navigation trail race of about 6.2 miles at Mountfitchet Castle on 19 Apr 2026, for runners aged 16 and over; entries include a £4 tea room voucher and results are published on the organiser’s website.

A multi-distance riverside series based at Streatley with 250, 150 and 100 mile options. Runners navigate with provided maps and GPX, use GPS tracking and reach checkpoints under strict cutoff times while carrying compulsory safety kit.

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.