Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2025-2026

Shires and Spires is a scenic loop in Northamptonshire offering distances from 10K to an ultra 50K, running past grand country houses and village trails. Expect mixed terrain, GPX navigation and a friendly village hub start and finish.

Run the Zig Zag Marathon or Half at Suffolk Running Centre, Bury St Edmunds, over scenic mildly undulating road routes. Limited to 300 entrants, with on course aid and a bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City: a self guided 13 mile clockwise run starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Enjoy marshalled crossings, a wooden medal, and cake at the finish while supporting Headway Herts.

Take on a 50k countryside challenge on 16 May 2026 around Trent Valley, weaving through villages, footpaths and tracks. Finish back at Milestone Brewery for food, music and a commemorative branded pint glass to toast your effort.

Run the North Downs Way 50, a 50 mile point to point ultramarathon from Farnham to Knockholt Pound along iconic chalk ridge trails. Expect rugged terrain, big climbs and a 13 hour cut off for a true test of endurance.

Choose a marathon or 16 mile challenge across the scenic Berkshire Downs, with mixed trails, tracks and bridleways that cross the Ridgeway. Enjoy friendly support, regular aid stations and a hand thrown pottery mug for all finishers.

Tackle scenic rolling trails on Cannock Chase at the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge, with 10 km, half marathon, marathon and a two person relay. Limited to 500 runners, the course rewards singletrack, ridge views and muddy fun.

The Shindig in the Shire showcases scenic routes past Ironbridge Gorge and the Iron Bridge, with some climbs to keep it lively. Pick 8, 16 or 26.2 mile courses and enjoy finisher bling, ales and pub food at The Unicorn Inn.

Take on the Maverick Cotswolds Trail at Sudeley Castle and enjoy rolling trails, charming villages and historic views. Routes from 7 km to 50k, fully marked and timed with outposts and a finisher medal to celebrate your run.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greener..

Join the Leaden Boot Challenge in Alstonefield on 17 May 2026, a 26.2 mile walk or run across the White Peak with stunning views and testing climbs. Manned checkpoints, homemade finish treats and a warm community atmosphere reward every fin..

Take on the Pommie Panter fell race in Youlgrave on 17 May 2026, a scenic 5.8 mile course with 267 m of climb across rough trails, limestone descents and one memorable swamp. Limited to 175 runners, it favours navigation skills and finishes..

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Run the Grim Reaper Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle with distances from a 10 mile day or night race up to 100 miles, including a 100 mile team relay. Enjoy scenic 10 mile loops through woodland and lakeside trails, camping and medals for all..

Explore the Surrey countryside at The Fox, a trail running festival offering distances from 20K to 62K that all finish in Godalming. Enjoy scenic singletrack, regular aid stations and a friendly atmosphere on Saturday 23 May 2026.

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.

Join a scenic 26.2 mile marathon in Richmond Park over three laps of the Tamsin Trail and park perimeter. A 3 mile kids challenge follows, with on course drink stations and medical support for a safe, memorable morning.

Take on Bluebell's Revenge, a Peak District fell race from the Bluebell Inn near Belper on Wed 27 May 2026. The 5.5 mile route climbs 315 m, is limited to 125 runners, accepts pre entry or cash on the night and finishes back at the pub.

Challenge yourself at Beat The Sunset 50 km on 30 May 2026 in Maidenhead, a scenic single lap mostly off road along the Thames Path, Jubilee River and Green Way. Expect chip timing, aid stations and a festive finish at the sports club.