Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2026-2027

Kick off the championship series with this special Spring trail run. The 15 km course is over 95% off-road and used only for this seasonal event. It starts and finishes at the scenic Trifarm lake.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometre ultra marathon on 9 May 2026, traversing a scenic loop of trails through the Chiltern Hills with 1800m of elevation. This UTMB World Series Index Race offers fully marked routes, six stocked aid st..

Explore the forest trails of Sherwood Forest on this annual ultra run. Choose between a 30-mile or a 40-mile loop past landmarks like Cresswell Crags and The Major Oak. The event is fully marked and supported with vegan aid stations.

Enjoy scenic off road racing through Collingbourne woods with a chip timed half marathon or 10 km at Crawlboys Farm in Ludgershall on 9 May 2026. Marked trails, aid stations, medals and lively support make this a must for trail fans.

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival offers trail running challenges over a weekend at Deene Park Estate. Runners can choose from 10k, 25k, or half marathon distances or combine all three into a 56k quest. The event features camping and entertainm..

Celebrating its 10th year, the Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail adventure on the Chesterfield Round Walk. Runners explore diverse landscapes from moorland to farmland within a 9-hour time limit. Finishers receive a commemorative memento, with..

Discover Goring Gap Trails near Reading in early May 2026, offering scenic trail challenges from a 6 mile walk with a river boat crossing to 52K and 50 mile ultras. Multi day camping adds a relaxed festival vibe for runners and walkers alik..

The Ridgeway 40 offers a 40-mile journey along the ancient Ridgeway track from Avebury to Streatley. Traverse chalk downlands across three counties with support at checkpoints. Open to walkers and runners aged 14 and up.

The Cressbrook Crawl will take place in Cressbrook on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

This event on the Thames features 10K, half, and marathon distances on scenic riverside paths. Starting from the Wraysbury Skiff Club, the courses use fully marked out-and-back loops. The area near Runnymede offers beautiful countryside and..

Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Halstead & Essex Marathon is a community-focused event run on scenic country roads in North Essex. Organized by a local running club, it forms part of the Essex Road Running Championships and raises mo..

Shires and Spires is a multi-terrain race through the Northamptonshire countryside, starting from historic Naseby. The event alternates its course direction yearly and offers five distances from a 10K to a 35-mile ultra marathon. Entry incl..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.

Explore the scenic trails and ridge lines of the Chiltern Hills on this guided 30km trail running adventure. This non competitive event features expert lead runners, technique instruction, and full support along the route.

Tackle the scenic 10 km Scorpion Run at Symonds Yat Rock in the Forest of Dean with winding trails and a final climb to the finish. Enjoy undulating gravel tracks, riverside views and a cafe at the start and finish for post run treats.

Black to the Trails is a vibrant trail running festival designed to boost ethnic diversity in the sport. Run a 1K, 5K, 10K, or Scotch Bonnet 10K on the beautiful trails of Dunstable Downs. Enjoy a day full of activities, food, and music wit..

The Woodland Woggle is a scenic 6k trail race through Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Expect undulating hills, Bluebell woods, and chip timing, with a bespoke medal for every finisher. Ample parking and refreshments are available at th..

Explore the Cotswolds at the Stroud Trails Event, offering four scenic trail distances from an 11 km quarter marathon to a challenging ultra. The route takes in hills, towpaths, and common land with full support and marked trails. Registrat..

Race 2 of the Northants 5K Series heads to West Lodge Farm for a multi-terrain course through fields and nature trails. All finishers collect a unique series medal. The evening event offers free parking, on-site facilities, and food availab..