Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the MTC Windsor Ultra, passing Windsor Castle and Runnymede. Enjoy scenic river views, marshalled checkpoints and a bespoke medal plus choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.

A 20-mile looped trail race near the Peak District, largely unmarked but supported with GPX files and notes. Two staffed checkpoints provide food and water, medics and marshals are present, and every finisher receives a medal.

Tackle ATW Odyssey12 at Riverside Park, St Neots, a multi terrain lap event where solo runners, pairs or teams rack up 5.3 km laps against the clock. Enjoy festival vibes with live music, food, kids activities and an Odyssey medal for finis..

A long trail race that follows the North Downs Way from Farnham to Ashford, covering 103 miles with 11,000 feet of climb and a 30 hour cut off. The route is mainly trail, has at least 12 aid stations and mandatory kit requirements.

Point-to-point trail races on the Stour Valley Path offering a roughly 100 km course and a 50 km course between Newmarket and Cattawade, finishing in Brantham. Mostly trail terrain, published time limits, finisher awards and UTMB Index poin..

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

Enjoy a scenic 10km through Ramsbury Estate trails and woodland, mostly off road with gentle climbs, finishing at Ramsbury Brewery. Canicross welcome and every finisher gets a pint cup and free drink while supporting Brighter Futures.

Thames Meander Summer on 9 August 2026 invites runners to a scenic, flat and runnable riverside race along the Thames Path between Richmond and Barnes. Choose 10km, half marathon or marathon on a waymarked, marshalled towpath course.

Ricky's Race is an evening fell and road run in Darley Dale, a challenging 7.3 km course with 240 m of climbing across forest trails, long lane climbs and technical descents. The final rise to Oker Trig Point rewards runners with sweeping D..

After a long break the Flagg Moor Run returns to the Peak District on Friday 14 August 2026. Enjoy a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads with a steady downhill finish. Friendly and low key.

SATURN TOO Midweek Medal Madness on 14 Aug 2026 at Wraysbury: a relaxed 7 hour timed challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km to ultra. Finishers earn medals and goody bags and enjoy aid stations on a scenic loop.

Tackle scenic trails around Winwick Hall, Northants on the Foxton Hound Ultra, with 50k and 100k options weaving canals, villages and the Naseby battlefield. Fully supported with checkpoints, hot food and medals for all finishers.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

Take in stunning reservoir views at the Carsington Water Half Marathon and 10K on 22 August 2026, with undulating trail routes suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a lively event village, marked course and friendly marshals for a memorable day..

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and a junior race on 30 August 2026, with chip timing, medals, race photos and an event village.

Tackle a scenic trail 10K or half marathon through Alexandra Gardens with distant views of Windsor Castle. Chip timed results, free race photos and a lively event village make this a great day out for runners and supporters.

Join Worcester Woods parkrun every Saturday where Pershore Plum Plodders often gather to run, chat and enjoy refreshments after the run. Friendly, community focused and great for beginners and regulars alike.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

Run a scenic but testing out and back marathon or half around Woldingham and the North Downs, with wooded trails, chalk pits and steep climbs. Finish with a medal, race t shirt and post race goodies in a friendly event.

Experience the Eyam Fell Race on 1 September 2026, a challenging 10 km route over Sir William Hill with waymarked, marshalled trails. Finish back in Eyam for prizes, a barbecue and drinks in the courtyard.