Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2025-2026

'Twas The Run Before Christmas is a multi-terrain running event held at Brandon Country Park in the heart of Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants can choose a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event suits all..

The NAV4 Tour de Helvellyn is a challenging winter ultra running event held annually near Helvellyn in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Covering approximately 38 miles with around 2000 meters of ascent and descent, the unmarked route follows mountain trails and b..

The The Chelmsford Brew Co 12k's of Christmas will take place in Chelmsford on Saturday 20 December 2025. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Christmas Canter, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This festive road running event offers multiple distance options including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, all on scenic routes passing through villages like H..

The Elves 11Ish Trail will take place in Maldon on Sunday 21 December 2025.

The Winter Woolly 10km is a popular trail running event held annually on December 24th at Elstree School in Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire. Now in its sixth year, the race features a scenic multi-terrain course covering 10 kilometers with 80% off-road paths, including lanes, footpaths, trails, woodlan..

The Die Hard Christmas Marathon and Half Marathon is a festive running event taking place on December 24, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. Participants can choose between a full marathon, consisting of 7.5 scenic laps, or a half marathon with 3.5 laps. The event features a supportive atmos..

The Knacker Cracker is renowned as "Britain's toughest 10k," featuring a challenging course that includes significant elevation changes, with a total ascent of 473 meters. The race, set in the scenic surroundings of Box Hill and Denbies Vineyard, offers a unique experience for runners, including a k..

The East Hanningfield Trail Marathon is a challenging off-road race held around the village of Danbury, starting and finishing at East Hanningfield Village Hall. The 26.2-mile circular course is approximately 95% off-road, featuring diverse terrain and navigated using written instructions rather tha..

Dark Skies Surrey Hills is an exhilarating night trail running event set in the picturesque Surrey Hills, featuring races of 10 miles, 10K, 5K, as well as Canix and children's races for ages 3-11. Participants navigate through enchanting woodlands under the stars, illuminated by headlamps, making fo..

The Country to Capital Ultra is a renowned 43-mile ultra marathon starting in Wendover and finishing at Little Venice, London. As the official opener of the UK ultra running season, it attracts runners worldwide to tackle a scenic and challenging course that includes Buckinghamshire countryside, cro..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.1 is a trail running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km distances, with options to enter multiple races as part of bundled packages. The event features a scenic trail course starting from Newlands Corn..

WTF - Where's The Finish? is a timed running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour challenge, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths an..

The Northampton 10K is a well-organized running event held at Northampton Racecourse Park, featuring a 2.2 km start followed by three laps around the racecourse. The course is accurately measured and takes place on pathway terrain, offering water stations and first aid support. Participants receive..

The Zigzag - Windmill Way Wander is a multi-distance running event held at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. Scheduled for January 17, 2026, it offers distances of 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon, all on road routes featuring rolling hills with about 600ft..

The Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run is a popular multi-terrain race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic Sherwood Forest. The event features 10k and 5k distances alongside a junior run, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned athletes. The cour..

The Holly Challenge is an exciting running event that marks the beginning of the racing year, offering participants a choice of distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon. Set in the picturesque Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, this event is perfect for those preparing for spring marathons...

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend, held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free course along the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring multi-terrain paths with a gentle uphill o..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.2 is a running event held at Hound House Road, Surrey (GU5 9JG). Participants can choose between 10km and 15km race distances. The start line and parking are conveniently located in a field off Hound House Road, marked with flags and signs for easy navigation.The event offe..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile race through the historic landscapes of Suffolk and Norfolk, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The course follows an ancient Pre-Roman trading route and former Roman road, featuring a mix..