Trail Running calendar near Northampton 2025-2026

The Epping Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic half marathon and 10K trail run set in the heart of Epping Forest near London. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, the event showcases the vibrant autumn colors and ancient woodland. Runners navigate a varied course featuring well-maintained paths,..

The Thames Trail Ultra is a challenging 47-mile point-to-point ultra-marathon along England’s longest river, the Thames. Starting near Oxford in Iffley and finishing in Henley-on-Thames, the course follows the scenic Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, featuring a mix of cross-country trails,..

The Blackwater Marathon is an annual event held at Drapers Farm Sports Club in Heybridge, Essex. Celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, the marathon features a circular route on the north side of the River Blackwater estuary, combining cross country footpaths and seawall sections. Participants can ch..

The Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse, offering scenic routes along the picturesque Thames River and surrounding countryside. Participants can choose between two distances: 21km and 16km, both featuring gentle elevation gains (+66m and +50m respectively). The event welcomes run..

The Stort30 Ultra is a scenic 30-mile ultra marathon held on the border of Hertfordshire and Essex, starting and finishing at the Hockerill Sports and Social Club in Bishop's Stortford. The course follows a flat, out-and-back route along the River Stort and Lee navigation, featuring mostly grassy tr..

The Pumpkin Plod is a multi-terrain running event held at Ferry Meadows, part of the expansive Nene Park near Peterborough. Participants can choose between a 6-hour or 4-hour timed challenge, running laps of a 5.3 km course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event suits all levels, from..

The Holmesfield Howler is a challenging 6-mile self-guided trail race held in Holmesfield, a scenic village on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, UK. The course features undulating hills, woodland, and farmland trails, offering runners a taste of rural landscapes along well-m..

The Irchester Spooktacular is a Halloween-themed night-time running event held at Irchester Country Park. It features two distances: a 5k race and a 2k Family Fun Run, both set on fully marked woodland trails and tracks. Participants are encouraged to wear fancy dress, with prizes awarded for the be..

The November Nightmare is an exciting running event taking place over eight days in Telford, Shropshire, celebrating its 10th year. Participants can choose from various distances each day, including 8 miles, a half marathon (approximately 16 miles), or a full marathon. Runners can opt to compete in..

The Brewery Trail Run is a 10km (6 miles) trail running event held in the scenic Chiltern Hills near Tring, just 40 minutes northwest of London. Suitable for all abilities, the course features some hills and offers a relaxed, guided experience with qualified run leaders. After the run, participants..

The Fireworks 50 is a 50-mile running event organized by Zig Zag Running, held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Now in its fourth year, this unique race takes place on a traffic-free athletics track, offering runners a safe and controlled environment. Limited to 50 pa..

The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is an autumn/winter trail ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. Covering 50 kilometers with over 800 meters of elevation, the race follows a specially designed looped course featuring scenic woodland trails, Berkh..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or a 6-hour challenge, all run on a traffic-free 400-meter athl..

The Wendover Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k is a scenic autumn trail running event held in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire. The race features multi-terrain, hilly courses with significant climbs, making it a challenging yet rewarding experience for novices, seasoned runners, and marathoners see..

The Shepshed 7 is a scenic 7-mile running event held annually in Shepshed, Leicestershire, starting from Iveshead School. The race features a two-lap, traffic-free course through the private grounds of Garendon Park, offering an undulating, multi-terrain route. Fully marshalled and chip-timed, the e..

The Sherwood Trail Half Marathon is a scenic off-road running event held on private forestry land, offering participants a challenging yet beautiful course through undulating terrain. Taking place in early November, this half marathon provides runners with an opportunity to enjoy serene natural surr..

The Sphinx AC Coombe 8 is a challenging multi-terrain running event held at the historic Coombe Abbey on the outskirts of Coventry. The main race covers 8 miles, featuring a mix of wooded trails and undulating farmland, with an alternative 8km (5-mile) route available. The event offers a friendly at..

Tunnel Vision in Market Harborough is a unique 5-mile out-and-back running event featuring both a Night Run and a Dawn Run. The course includes a memorable passage through the 422-meter-long Oxendon Tunnel, an old railway tunnel that is pitch black but mood-lit for the race, requiring runners to use..

Enigma Fireworks is a running event taking place on November 7th and 8th, 2025, at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes. The event features both a marathon and a half marathon on each day, with participants completing scenic laps around the lake. Runners can expect a supportive environment with race bri..

The The Druid's Challenge will take place in Tring on Friday 7 November 2025. You can run 86 miles.