Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2025-2026

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The forest provides..

The Manuden 10K is a scenic running event held in Manuden, featuring 10K, 5K, and 1K races. The course primarily runs off-road through fields and bridleways surrounding the village, starting on Rickling Road, which is closed for the event. Water stations are available at regular intervals, and all f..

The Chedworth Roman Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Chedworth Village, Gloucestershire, about 6 miles north of Cirencester. The race offers two distances: a challenging 10-mile single lap and a new 5-mile lap introduced in 2025. Both courses traverse picturesque Cotswold countryside,..

The Trifarm Autumn Trail 10k is a scenic off-road running event held at Trifarm, Boreham, Essex. It is the third race in the 2024 Trifarm seasonal trail series, featuring a 10k course that is over 95% on public footpaths and bridleways. The race starts at dusk and finishes in the dark, so participan..

The Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail running event starting and finishing at the scenic and historic Silent Pool near Guildford, Surrey. The route features beautiful trails including parts of the North Downs Way, the forest of Netley Heath, and the picturesque village of Shere, known for film loca..

The HAVOC Twilight Series 2025 No.2 in South Woodham Ferrers is a midweek street orienteering event featuring a Snooker-O score format. Held around the streets, local parks, and woods, participants navigate a single course with two time limits: a long 60-minute and a short 40-minute option. Controls..

The Fortitude Ultra - Denbies is an endurance running event held at the picturesque Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Participants face the challenge of completing 10 laps of varying distances (approximately 3, 4, or 5 miles) within a 10-hour timeframe. Runners can adjust their chosen distance..

The Epic Epping Forest Ultra, organized by Orion Harriers, is a challenging trail running event held in Epping Forest, London. The 2025 edition features a 50-mile ultra race consisting of 10 laps of a 5-mile forest trail loop with 3,680 feet of elevation gain. The course is marked with sawdust and f..

The 10k Rauceby Estate Run Summer is a scenic all-terrain race held on the historic Rauceby Estate, a 2000-acre property featuring Rauceby Hall and 71 acres of parkland. The approximately 10-kilometer course includes at least 25% private land never before used for racing, combined with rural footpat..

The Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge is a 50 km looped endurance event held in the scenic Chilterns countryside, starting and finishing at Henley Showground. Participants can walk, jog, or run the course featuring historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, and stunning views. The event offers 50 km..

Thunder Races offers trail running events in Bedfordshire, featuring distances of 10km, 25km, and 50km to suit all skill levels. The races take place in scenic locations such as Harrold-Odell Country Park, showcasing a mix of runnable terrain including trails, forests, fields, riversides, towns, and..

The Runaway Challenge, organized by Circuit Running, is a 6-hour timed running event held in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5K up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a flat, out-and-back 4.37-mile loop along a tarmac path on an old railw..

The North Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail running event starting and finishing at St Martha's Hill in Guildford, Surrey. It showcases some of the best sections of the North Downs Way and surrounding Surrey Hills, including the famous Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. Designed as an ideal intr..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting in Stoney Wood near Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rocky sections, trails, l..

The Richmond Park Half Marathon is a scenic trail run covering a half marathon distance entirely within Richmond Park. The event begins at Sheen Gate, where participants will navigate through picturesque routes, including views of lakes and wildlife. Runners will traverse various park gates, includi..

The Pumpkin Run Colchester is an autumn-themed running event held at Foxes Farm in Colchester. It offers multiple race distances including a 10K, 5K, family-friendly 1K, and a doggy run, catering to runners of all ages and abilities. The course loops around scenic fields, a pumpkin patch, and a corn..

The Ilam Three Peaks Fell Race is a classic, fully-marked 4-mile (6.4 km) loop held near Ilam Primary School, UK. The challenging course features a steep initial climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing, and fast sections connecting three summits, with a total ascent of 520 meters. The event is part..

Wild Run Cotswolds is a trail running event held at the scenic Cornbury Park in Oxfordshire, within the wild, secluded forests of Wychwood. The race features a 10K loop course on private, well-maintained trails with a mix of smooth and rugged terrain and undulating hills. Participants can choose fro..

Run Sandringham is a popular running event held at the Royal Estate in Sandringham, West Norfolk, known as the Royal Family’s winter retreat. The event features a Half Marathon and a Community Mile, taking place on September 28, 2025. The Half Marathon covers 13.1 miles on a scenic course that combi..

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..