Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Circular cross country event from Baldock offering 26 and 18 mile routes across grassland, fields and woodland with checkpoint refreshments and a finish certificate. Minimum age 14 and entries close 13 June or when the 175 limit is reached.

Trail races in Trent Country Park, Enfield offering 2 km, 4.5 km and 10 km distances. The senior race is chip timed and run under UKA rules while junior and fun races have additional marshals.

A single lap fully off road 10K trail through Panshanger Park on 21 June 2026, passing a 500 year old oak, the Queen’s Wood and the Mimram River. The event includes chip timing, a sustainable finisher’s medal and a Family Fun Run.

A 9 km two lap trail race through The Valley country park in Evesham on 24 June 2026, permitting canicross and offering series entry until 1 May 2026. Places are limited and there are no on the night medals or prize awards.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

Complete three races over three days to achieve a full marathon distance at the Colworth Estate. This multi terrain event in North Bedfordshire offers distances of 5 miles, 8.1 miles, and a half marathon.

An easy paced 5 km trail run through Wyken Vineyards and the surrounding countryside, followed by wood fired flatbreads, locally roasted coffee and music in the vineyard courtyard. In person event for ages 18+ with free parking and limited..

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on June 27 and 28, 2026, consisting of repeated 5 mile loops with rotating and classic obstacles. Entry types include individual, four person team relay, pit crew spectator passes, and a post even..

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra with lap formats, on-site parking, a lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. The event is cupless so participants need a cup or bottle.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

Five marked off road routes from 5 km to 52 km around Cranleigh, Surrey, with forest single track, views from Pitch Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. Outposts, free parking and mandatory kit apply for the longer distances.

A family festival at Culden Faw Estate on June 27, 2026, focused on a children's obstacle course and a lively event village with food and activities. Race options include two youth OCR categories and a festival-only entry.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

RunThrough Marlow Trail Run on 28 June 2026 features off-road Half Marathon, 10K and 5K routes around the Thames Valley, with marked trails, chip timing, free photos and a themed medal.

TrailFest at Salcey Forest offers four marked trail distances from 10K to 50K on mainly hard packed forest paths with on site facilities, cupless aid stations and specific mandatory kit rules for longer distances.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A countryside trail run at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 10 km and 5 km options on mostly off road terrain. Finishers receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink while the event supports local charity Earthworks.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A Half Marathon at Box Hill Fort (Tadworth) on 28 June 2026 with more than 3000 feet of ascent and descent. The route runs mainly on rough tracks and offers views over the North Downs, the Mole Gap, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking.

A community 5 km off-road fun run and walk on Therfield Heath, Royston, held to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. The undulating course is two laps over grass and trails and entry is limited.