Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Take part in the Slothful Run, part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, at Pengethley Manor on 12 January 2026. Choose 5k to ultra and tackle off road laps through vineyards, for runners and walkers with virtual options.

Tackle seven themed runs in seven days at Pengethley Manor, earning a unique medal each day while choosing 5k to ultra on an off road vineyard loop with a hill. Open to walkers and runners with virtual entries and on site tea, coffee and sa..

Run Pengethley Manor in Ross on Wye with scenic laps winding through vineyards and a rolling hill. Choose distances from 5k to ultra, open to walkers and runners, with medals and on site refreshments.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Hankley Common with a friendly group rather than a race. Explore the Atlantic Wall replica and famous film locations while enjoying scenic trails at a steady, social pace.

Join the Lusty Run at Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye, and pick a target from 5k to ultra on 2.5 km off road laps through vineyards and a challenging hill. Walkers and runners get seven hours to finish, with virtual entries and post run refre..

Run the Angry Run at Pengethley Manor, a rugged off road loop through manor grounds and two vineyards with options from 5k to ultra. On site or virtual entries earn the same medal and you have up to seven hours to complete your chosen dista..

The Gluttonous Run offers 5k to ultra in the grounds of Pengethley Manor, Ross on Wye, with vineyard views and a hill each lap. Run or walk within a seven hour limit, enjoy onsite refreshments and finisher medals; virtual entries available.

Run the Windmill Way Wander on 17 January for scenic road routes through Suffolk villages, rolling hills and a landmark windmill with views of Dalham Hall. Distances from 5k to ultra, with aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, parking inc..

The Greedy Run on Saturday 17 January 2026 at Pengethley Manor near Ross on Wye offers 5k to ultra distances on an off road course that loops through vineyards and climbs a punchy hill each lap. Virtual entries and medals are available.

Tackle a classic Box Hill fell race with a fully marked 12.8 km circular off road route and about 540 m of ascent, starting and finishing on Burford Spur. Enjoy challenging terrain, great views and competitive club racing under FRA rules.

Join the Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run on 17 January for distances from 5 km to ultra along a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a flexible one hour start window, seven hour time limit and bespoke finisher medals in a fun, limited field event.

Celebrate the New Year with the Sherwood Pines race at Sherwood Forest on 18 January 2026. Tackle undulating forest trails in 10k, 5k or Junior runs and enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

Run through vineyards and rolling laps at Pengethley Manor, choosing distances from 5k to ultra with a seven hour overall time limit. Finishers earn medals and a January virtual option is available.

Take on the Benfleet 15, a 15 mile multi terrain challenge at Hadleigh Country Park on 18 January 2026, with sections of the 2012 Olympic mountain bike course, sea wall and undulating downs. Chip timed with muddy trails so bring your own re..

Join the Essex Winter Midweek Series No 7 in Chelmsford for a fun, map based night run using MapRun, with short and long courses to suit different paces. Meet at The Rising Sun, bring a head torch and enjoy post run pub facilities.

Join the Dark Horse Trail on 21 January 2026 for a 5 mile self navigated run around Galleywood Common, starting and finishing at the Horse and Groom pub. Limited to 60 places, entry includes a sausage or veggie burger with chips.

Join Esher Street O, part of the Winter Street O Series by Mole Valley Orienteering Club, at The Wheatsheaf in Esher. Choose a 60 or 40 minute score course with MapRun and relax with food and after the race refreshments at the pub.

Join the STAR Backyard Holmbury St Mary three hour trail challenge on 23 January 2026 and see how many 5 km laps you can complete around Holmbury Hill. A headtorch is required and entry includes a warm bowl of chilli or curry.

Take on The Holly Challenge on 24 January 2026 in Lightmoor Nature Reserve with distances from 5K to marathon and just 50 places available. Enjoy a scenic lane route, full support and a finisher medal.

Take on undulating sand, gravel and grass laps at Bawsey Country Park on 24 January 2026 with OMG One Mile 2 Go by Zig Zag Running. Choose from 5k to ultra distances in a friendly mass start event with just 100 spots.