Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

A 13 mile offroad race across the Malvern Hills on Saturday 25 April 2026, running from the Elim Arts Centre over ridgelines and through woodlands. The event includes timed entry, feed stations, staffed checkpoints and route maps.

Trident Grantham Triathlon on April 26 2026 at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre is a sprint triathlon with a pool swim, a three loop bike course and a two loop run. Entry options include solo, team and aquabike, with aid stations, marshals and..

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 26 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon options; the marathon uses the officially measured Kirtling Route, aid stations appear every 10k and parking is included.

A muddy trail run at Eastnor Castle on 26 April 2026 with 3km, 6km and 10km options, natural obstacles and marked, marshalled routes. Camping, basic facilities and event medals available; group discounts apply.

A 41.4 miles circular walking and running challenge around Coventry, mostly off-road through Warwickshire and Solihull. Open to individuals and relay teams of up to 6, with five checkpoints and a hot meal provided at the finish.

Marathon and half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire. The out and back course climbs to Parsley Hay then returns to Ashbourne Leisure Centre, with route maps and GPX files available.

A time limited Backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in Eastnor Castle Deer Park. Solo runners must start a new lap on the hour while relay teams run continuously and combine laps over eight hours.

Bolt Round the Holt is a forest trail race at Alice Holt Forest on 26 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run while raising funds for GUTS to support bowel cancer detection and care.

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

A spring, group-led trail run of around **10 km** through bluebell woods near Tring in the Chiltern Hills, with Run Leaders, trail-running tips, bag storage and nearby cafes. Dog friendly with cani-cross equipment.

A multi-terrain 5 km race at Fineshade Wood on Sunday 26 April 2026 as Race 1 of the Northants 5K Series. The event includes bespoke finish medals, a virtual completion option with posted medals, and ANPR cashless parking.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

A circular walk from Pewsey Scout Hut across the Vale of Pewsey to the Marlborough Downs with routes from 10 mile to 35 mile, checkpoint refreshments, site visits and an e certificate for finishers.

A guided 10 km group run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest for Forestry England members only. Runs are led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails with parking available.

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest combine running on miles of woodland trails with facts about the forest and practical trail running tips. Routes include 10k and 16k options and events include both paid and free entries.

A five round summer trail series at Langdon Discovery Nature Park beginning 28 Apr 2026. The first race is a 5k for ages 12 and over, with on the day entries charged at the same price as online.

Event Overview The Dragonfly Challenge is a timed running event with a 6-hour duration. Participants decide how far they run by completing as many laps of a 5.3 km (3.3-mile) course as they wish within the time limit. This means the total d..

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run or walk as many laps as you choose to earn a medal and special distance pins at this inclusive midweek event.

Experience a challenging trail event along the Worcestershire Way with four distance options up to 47 miles. Navigate steep climbs with support from checkpoints and pace leaders to earn a bespoke finishers medal.

A marked 100 mile point to point trail race from Richmond in London to Oxford with a 30 hour time limit, held mainly on groomed paths and paved pathways under a UKA permit.