Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2025-2026

Lavenham 10K Race, the Lavenham Old Railway 10k Trail Race, takes place in Lavenham, Suffolk. The scenic 10-kilometre mixed-terrain route runs along a former railway line through the village’s historic streets, with sections on footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams and quiet rural roads. It’s de..

Dovedale Big Daddy is a Limestone Series fell race organized by Wainwright Running Ltd, taking place around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys with Ilam Primary School as the base (DE6 2AZ). The route covers about 20.4km with roughly 1,370m of ascent, featuring nine steep climbs and descents that tes..

DirtRun Dudmaston 10k takes place on 1 February 2026 at Comer Woods, part of Dudmaston Estate. The event uses an off-road route around tracks and trails in Comer Woods and covers 10 km. All finishers receive a medal and finish goodies. Category prizes are awarded to the first three runners in each..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

Squirrel Challenge takes place at Daventry Country Park, NN11 2JB, Welton Road, UK. It’s a sociable, six-hour trail event for runners and walkers of all abilities to move at their own pace. The course is a 3.3-mile off-road loop (mostly crushed stone) that you can repeat as many times as you wish wi..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Night Race is an exciting running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between 5km and 10km routes, which showcase the arboretum's diverse landscapes and solid terrain, providing a unique blend of tra..

The Pilgrim Challenge is a one- or two-day ultra along the North Downs Way based from Sandy Farm Business Park, Farnham GU10 1PX. Distances offered: 33 miles (one day) 66 miles (two days) The two-day option has total ascent gain of 2374 m. The route follows the waymarked North Downs National Trai..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Westonbirt Arboretum Winter Day Race is a scenic running event set in the stunning National Arboretum, featuring over 2,500 tree species. Participants can choose between a 5km or 10km race, with routes that showcase the beauty and diversity of the arboretum's landscape. The event is designed to..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The cou..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the River Severn, on a disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, near Coalport, Telford. Runners can choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 miles (three-quarters marathon), 28 miles, or 37 miles. Each out..

Winter Trail Run is the fourth edition of the Trail Run at Gatton Park, near Redhill/Reigate, RH2 0TW. The event offers a 5K multi-terrain loop around the scenic Gatton Park and you can choose to run one or two loops for 5K or 10K. The atmosphere is friendly and social, with a dedicated Canicross ev..

Hadleigh Legacy 10k is an award-winning, sell-out trail running event at Hadleigh Country Park in Essex. The 10-kilometre single-loop course blends footpaths, fields and off-road trails with an undulating, hilly profile and plenty of mud, set against views of Hadleigh Castle. The GPS-marked, multi-t..

Zig Zag’s Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon (IP27 0AF). Runners choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or ultra, all on a largely flat loop through the forest with a small section of trails and woodland (final route to be confirmed). The ev..

St Peters Way Ultra is a 42-mile trail ultramarathon that runs along the St Peter’s Way from Chipping Ongar to the Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall at Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex. The route follows an ancient pilgrimage path through historic countryside, with sections of muddy trails, fields, and bridleway..

North Downs Ridge 50k Ultra, organized by Freedom Racing, runs along the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking to Guildford and back, incorporating a Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve at Norbury Park. The 50-kilometer trail ultramarathon features about 2,986 feet of ascent, fully signed..

Thursley Common 10km is an evening trail run hosted by Running Adventures in Thursley, Surrey. The 10km route weaves through the Thursley National Nature Reserve, a 325-hectare expanse of heathland, peat bogs, pine and deciduous woodlands, and habitats for dragonflies and a variety of birds. This is..

The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop within a six-hour time limit; entrants choose how many laps to attempt. Entry fees are tiere..

G3 no.3 is a running event in Guildford, Surrey, hosted by the G3 Series. The start line and event car park are at Newlands Corner, Drove Road. Runners can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with entry fees of £27 and £31 respectively (plus service charges).Bundles offer discounts for multiple..