Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

A trail half marathon at the National Trust Dunstable Downs on 21 June 2026, covering 21.2 km with roughly 450 m of climb. The course is waymarked and supported with aid stations at 6.7 km and 13.7 km.

Volunteer organised trail races on Horsell Common with family friendly distances from a 2 km kids race to a 21 km option. Proceeds support local charities and the event emphasises minimal environmental impact.

A half marathon and 10k across Wimbledon Common with a marked course, marshals and chip timing. The event supports Beder and includes a themed medal, free photos, on site refreshments and an optional event t shirt.

A 10 km trail run at Twisted Tree Brewery on June 21st at the Tusmore Estate near Bicester. The route runs on private trails and woodlands and is canicross friendly, with entries including a medal, pint cup and a free drink.

Circular cross-country event around Baldock with 26 and 18 mile routes across grassland, fields and woodland. Checkpoints, refreshments and a finish certificate are provided, and route files are published before the event.

Trail running event in Trent Country Park on 21 June 2026 offering 10 km, 4.5 km and 2 km races with chip timing and age-based categories; a portion of entry fees supports local charities.

A single lap fully off road 10K trail through Panshanger Park on 21 June 2026, passing a 500 year old oak, the Queen’s Wood and the Mimram River. The event includes chip timing, a sustainable finisher’s medal and a Family Fun Run.

A park and riverside 5 km or 10 km race at The Valley, Evesham on 24 June 2026, with on-site registration at BCM Craft Ale Taproom, limited places, and series entry available until 1 May 2026.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

A self-navigation trail race in Thaxted on 24 June 2026 of about 6 miles, using a written route with no markings or GPX. Race HQ is at the Farmhouse Inn and entries include a pub voucher.

Three consecutive days of racing at Colworth Club add up to a full marathon through a 5 mile run, an 8.1 mile trail race and a half marathon. On site facilities include parking, refreshments and free camping with booking.

A relaxed 5 km trail run through Wyken Vineyards and surrounding countryside, followed by wood-fired flatbreads, locally roasted coffee and music in the vineyard courtyard. Limited spaces and free overflow parking with marshalls on site.

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on 27 and 28 June 2026, run as repeated five mile loops with named obstacles such as Arctic Enema, Electroshock Therapy and Well Swung. Individual, relay, pit crew and brunch options are offered.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra with lap formats, on-site parking, a lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. The event is cupless so participants need a cup or bottle.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

The Maverick North Downs Trail will take place in Cranleigh on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 53 kilometers.

Pretty Muddy Cheltenham is a 5 kilometre obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse combining mud obstacles with grass, woodchip and path surfaces. The event includes on-site parking, basic facilities and accessibility support.

Trail races of Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run from Marlow Rugby Union Football Club on 28 June 2026, using marked off road routes through the Thames Valley countryside with marshals, chip timing and race photos.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest on 28 June 2026 offers multiple distances from 10K to 50 km on mainly hard packed forest trails. The event uses cupless aid stations, has tiered entry fees, and mandatory cup rules for longer races.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.