Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

Experience a 10k night trail run through Salcey Forest, where a head torch is mandatory. Petzl will be on site with demo head torches to test. A separate canicross start is also available for those running with their dog.

The Elephant Challenge is a flexible 6-hour trail run in the award-winning Salcey Forest. Choose your own distance on a 3.5-mile forest loop, suitable for runners and canicross participants. It's a popular event with a format that welcomes..

Join a guided 10km trail run through the historic and scenic Hankley Common. Experience the route as a group, passing film locations and military training grounds, with optional gear testing. A non-alcoholic beer awaits at the finish.

Event Overview The Run the Wild Half Marathon is a guided trail running event set in the Chiltern Hills, northwest of London. The event offers a half marathon distance (13 miles / 21km), with an ascent of around 300m. The route takes partic..

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

A 17.5-mile trail run following the marked boundary of the beautiful Ashridge Estate. The varied off-road course includes a climb to Ivinghoe Beacon. Every finisher receives a gift, and a donation from each entry supports the National Trust..

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

A classic 16-mile cross-country challenge through the Hampshire countryside, starting at the historic Combe Gibbet. The route features hills, trails, and mud before finishing at the Overton Harriers club. Entry includes bus transport to the..

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

A two lap, traffic free 10 km trail race through Epping Forest near Chingford with multi terrain, undulating sections, chip timing and a finisher medal. Entries are limited and cash prizes are awarded to top finishers.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Event Overview The Running Tribe Races take place on two types of courses in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Courses 1, 2, and 3 are based at Chalfont Park Sports Club, while Courses 4, 5, and 6 are based at the Chalfont St. Peter Commu..

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

This 5.5-mile fell race with 1700 feet of climb is the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series. It's an FRA Category A short race starting from Ercall Wood Academy. The event includes a shorter junior race and offers prizes across multiple c..

The Wivenhoe 5 Mile Trail Run follows a reversed version of a classic local route. A head torch and phone are required for this evening event starting from The Black Buoy pub. Finish your run by trading your number for a drink at the bar.

The Galloping Grind 10k Trail Run returns with an Easter Egg edition. This dusk trail run includes an egg hunt where your official time is only recorded after you find one. All participants get a limited edition t-shirt and post-race refres..

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club along the River Thames where runners choose distances from 3 km to ultra and receive an Easter egg themed medal and goody bag on completion.