Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Enjoy the Coal Aston Gala Chase, a 4.7 mile off road trail through Moss Valley with woodland, farmland and a small ford to keep things lively. A 1.4 mile family fun run welcomes kids and every finisher gets free cake.

Fen Gallop on Sunday 5 July 2026 in Willingham offers a flat, scenic run through the Cambridgeshire fens with 10 km and 4 mile options. Friendly for families and walkers, the community event raises funds for Willingham School Association an..

Run the Chiltern Ridge Half, a scenic 21.1 km trail on the Ridgeway with 526 m climb and sweeping Chiltern views. Limited to 350 runners, this UTMB World Series Index Race blends challenge with classic off road charm.

Run the Bishop's Stortford Mitre on 5 July with traffic free 10K and 5K through East Herts villages and a free 1K for under 11s. All finishers get a free tee or can choose to have a tree planted to support new school sports facilities.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Run around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District on scenic, rugged trails with punchy climbs and wide hill views. Choose 10K, 22K or 50K and enjoy chip timed results, a waterside finish, free race photos and a themed medal.

A fundraising off road event around Matlock with two route options, 35 km 22 mile and 17 km 11 mile, on unmarked terrain. The course passes villages, moorland and woodland and requires participants to navigate.

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve with summer sunset and winter night sessions, flat terrain and a section on the boardwalk. Group paced, non competitive runs with headtorch provision and a kit list supplied.

Take on the Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026, a scenic 9.9 km fell run around Cromford Moor with 250 m of ascent. Mostly on good trails, the route starts and ends at Cromford Meadows and entries are limited to 300 with advance booking.

Run the Summer 10K at lovely Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry on 10 July 2026, a two lap trail through woodland and meadow with varied surfaces and plenty of character. Open to ages 16 and over and offering charity and eco token options.

Run the 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Riverside views, checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, and a bespoke medal and visor await finishers.

Tackle the rugged Black Mountains from Longtown, Herefordshire with routes from 13 miles up to a challenging 50 mile ultra. Self navigated trails, solid on course support and spectacular upland views promise a true trail running adventure.

Race to the Stones on 11 to 12 July 2026 offers 50 km and 100 km routes, nonstop or over two days. Run the Ridgeway past chalk figures and hill forts to a dramatic finish at the Avebury Standing Stones with pitstops and basecamp support.

On 11 July 2026 the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge offers circular off-road routes from 10 to 40 miles starting in Hallow and passing through 12 parishes. Waymarked courses include checkpoints with drinks and snacks and a hot meal at the finish..

Trail running in the Chiltern Hills from Princes Risborough with routes from 8 km to 50 km, mapped GPX files, outposts and timed results. Courses feature woodland singletrack, chalky trails and notable climbs, and the event is not dog frien..

Enjoy scenic trail laps at Bawsey Country Park in the Norfolk Festival of Running, with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Small field, aid station each lap and flexible lap options make for a friendly, challenging day.

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Ultra:5K 2026 invites runners to tackle repeated 5 km laps on the hour for 3, 5 or 10 laps, testing endurance on a hilly, twisty trail near Bedford. Enjoy on course support, a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed festival vibes.

Ludlow10 offers scenic road and off road races around Whitcliffe Common and the Shropshire countryside. Choose the half marathon, 10k or 5k and tackle undulating lanes including the famous Donkey Steps while enjoying beautiful Ludlow views.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.