Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

A ladies-only trail half marathon under the April Pink Moon. This scenic out-and-back route through Sutton Springs Wood and the Five Pits Trail is challenging and supports a Women's Aid charity. Finish with a medal, cake, and drinks by a ca..

Testway Ultra on 04/04/2026 invites runners to tackle scenic 40 or 50 mile routes along Hampshire's Testway from Linkenholt to Totton. Well marked trails, regular aid stations and a shuttle make for a friendly, memorable ultra.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 4 April 2026 offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, marshals and an event village with food and partner giveaways.

Self-navigation trail races from Felsted as part of a four-day Easter series. Two routes, about 9 miles and 5 miles, run under UK Athletics rules with no markings, no GPX and no dogs allowed.

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

This long-standing Easter Monday village 10km starts at Mortimer Fairground. The largely off-road course explores local woodland paths. Options include a standard run and a dog-friendly canicross event.

A traditional 5-mile trail run on Easter Monday, looping around the scenic Hall Barn Estate. The event starts and finishes at Beaconsfield Rugby Club, with parking available at the nearby motorway services. Trail shoes are recommended for t..

A self-navigation trail of about 6 miles on 6 April 2026, part of the four day Easter Eggstravaganza series. Entries are limited to 150; Race HQ is at the Rose and Crown in Great Waltham and there are no aid stations.

Explore Northamptonshire's countryside on a 54-mile ultra marathon loop from Brixworth Country Park. For those preferring a shorter distance, the Rosebud Marathon covers the final 26.2 miles of the route. Relay team options are also availab..

Run along the scenic banks of the Thames in Henley-on-Thames. This mixed-terrain event features a half marathon, a 10K, and a junior race, all starting at the iconic Temple Island Meadows. Your entry includes a themed medal, chip timing, an..

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

A guided trail marathon through the scenic Chiltern Hills. Run 42.2 km on a mix of historic paths and technical trails with a qualified leader. Includes a well-stocked checkpoint and a unique wooden finisher's medal.

A village trail run in the Hampshire countryside. The 10 km course offers scenic footpaths with rolling hills. A colourful kids' dash adds to the family friendly day.

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a half marathon and 10K through ancient woodland on April 11, 2026. Runners will navigate varied forest trails and receive chip timing, on-course support, and a wooden finisher's medal.

Battle along the Brampton Valley Way in a unique team ultra. Choose your start in Market Harborough or Northampton to represent Leicestershire or Northamptonshire over a flat 45 km traffic-free route. Tackle dark tunnels, enjoy full support..

The Haughley Festival of Running returns for its fourth year at the exclusive grounds of Haughley Park. Runners can choose from distances including a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra marathon, all run on a lapped course. On-site p..

This 10K trail race explores the scenic, rolling countryside of the Nene Valley. The friendly event features a fully marked and marshaled loop course starting in Kings Cliffe. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and..

A short fell race in Wirksworth that climbs to a trig point and returns over trails and fields. The main course is about 6.9 km and there are separate short and junior races for younger runners.

Run through Thetford Forest in April 2026. Choose from a 5km or 10km chip-timed trail race, with finisher medals and refreshments for all.