Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Guided 13 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill through the Surrey Hills and parts of the North Downs Way, including Shere and Newlands Corner. Not a race, this social group run is paced at around 10 min per mile and may finish with an alcoh..

Run or walk the scenic North Downs Way in Surrey with Y2Y, choosing 26.2 mile or 14 mile routes that finish at YMCA East Surrey, Redhill. Waymarked routes, support stops, GPS files and finish showers, all raising funds for YMCA East Surrey.

Take on the Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon, a scenic way marked trail loop through ancient woodland starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel. Organised by the local Rotary Club, it is chip timed and supports charity.

Explore flat, well kept trails around Windsor Castle with 10K and half marathon options plus a RunThrough Foundation place. Chip timed racing, free photos and post race food and an event village make it a great day out.

Trail run at Thornbridge Brewery in the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km waymarked routes and small group wave starts. Finish in the tap room with an award winning beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

Enjoy scenic trail runs through Danesfield woods and country paths with 10k, 6.5k and a 1k Little Sprinters for kids. All entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and village refreshments for a fun family day out.

Frogger Jogger is a timed lap race on the scenic Thames towpath in Walton on Thames where you can run 5.3 km laps to choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Places are limited, enjoy river views and digital race extras.

Join a guided 10k through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, enjoying flat woodland trails and friendly conversational paces. Perfect for runners new to trail running who want relaxed company and expert guidance on easy forest terrain.

Take on the Spring Run six hour challenge at Northampton Active, choosing distances from 5K up to an ultra marathon on a 5.25 mile lap. Enjoy regular aid stations, toilets and parking while chasing your best time in a TRA licensed event.

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.

Take on the Petzl Night Trails 10k at Salcey Forest under torchlight for a fun evening on flat, tree lined trails. A headtorch is required, canicross is welcome and finishers receive a tree token instead of a medal to support charity.

Take on the Elephant Challenge, a six hour timed loop at scenic Salcey Forest where you run as many laps as you like and tailor the distance to suit you. Enjoy off road trails, a friendly vibe, and choose a medal or a tree planting token.

Join a guided 10 km trail run across Hankley Common, passing rare wildlife and the Lion's Mouth WW2 wall replica. This friendly group run suits steady trail pace runners and offers kit trials with trail shoes and head torches.

Run the Chiltern Hills on a guided trail half marathon based at The Home Office in Tring, led by qualified leaders who group runners by ability and teach trail technique. Enjoy scenic trails, a midcourse refreshment stop and finisher medal.

Run the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station with half marathon and 10k options across a traffic free, multi terrain route that passes through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Medal, photos and prizes included on race weekend.

Run 17.5 miles around the scenic Ashridge Estate on 28 March 2026, starting and finishing in Aldbury. The trail climbs to Ivinghoe Beacon and a share of entries supports the National Trust; water stops and finisher gifts provided.

Take on a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, mostly traffic free and featuring canal towpaths and a compulsory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of four f..

Take on 16 miles from Combe Gibbet to Overton through Berkshire and Hampshire trails and muddy, undulating terrain. Coach transfers, kit transport and managed road crossings make this point to point race easy to reach and enjoy.

Join the Run Upcote Spring Trail on 29 March 2026 at Upcote Farm for a scenic 5 mile off road race across bridleways, farm tracks and forest paths with testing climbs and descents. Entries are limited so expect a friendly, well supported ev..