Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

An organised 7.3 km route around Darley Dale featuring forest trails, long climbs and technical descents, finishing across a field after a steep final ascent to Oker Trig Point.

The Dinton 10km Summer Series will take place in Hurst on Thursday 13 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A relaunch of the village fell race in Flagg, Peak District, featuring a mainly off-road 5.5 miles route through fields, lanes and country roads. The course returns with a steady one and a half mile downhill back to the village.

Midweek Chasing Numbers at The Last Hop in Staines is a flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options.

A 7 hour timed running event on a looped course along the River Thames in Egham. Distances range from 3 km up to 50 km with aid stations, goody bags and distance pins available.

Two trail ultramarathon options follow the Harborough Round around Market Harborough, with GPX files, multiple aid stations, TRA licensing and a comprehensive mandatory kit list for runners.

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills followed by a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery. Groups are split by ability and participants should be able to run 5 km without stopping.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

Obstacle course races at Badminton Park on 16 August 2026 offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and a kids race across parkland and woodland.

A 10 km multi-terrain trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, with a canicross option. Entries include chip timing, a medal, race photos and a pint cup with a free alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.

The Malvern Joggers 10K will take place in Malvern Wells on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A trail event at the Black Bull near Chelmsford on 16 Aug 2026 offering a 15 mile trail run and a 15 km social hike. The British Heart Foundation is the charity partner and finishers receive a medal and a free drink.

A timed, flexible run along a 3.28 mile out and back route beside the Stroud Waterways canal. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra and may complete as many laps as they wish within a seven hour limit.

A single-lap 10 km off-road race at Wyre Forest, based at Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Canicross is permitted, entry is £10 in advance or £15 cash on the night, places are limited and basic facilities are provided.

A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

An evening *10 km* trail run with a published Strava route, limited entry and an event T shirt included. Race numbers are issued on the day, manual timing may be used and results are posted within 48 hours.

A 7 hour timed riverside challenge in Egham with a 3 km minimum to earn a themed medal, goody bags including a vegan option, distance pins and aid stations. Flexible distances from 3 km up to ultra distances under age rules.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.