Trail Running calendar near Pilsgate 2026-2027

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

Looped races at Chalfont Park and Chalfont St Peter let runners choose distances from a 7K loop to multi lap ultras. Aid station, clear course marking, crew support and medical cover are provided.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026, offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free photos and a bag of Halloween treats.

Single-loop 50K trail race in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Berkhamsted Cricket Club on 31 October 2026. The route uses The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way, has three aid stations, full marking and a nine hour time limit.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

Trail races in Hartington with **8.4 km** and **16.4 km** waymarked routes, complimentary local cheese samples and a goodie bag with cheese, crackers and a 5cl bottle of port. Small group waved starts and a village HQ at Hartington Village..

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

A 5 mile out and back Night and Dawn run in November that takes runners through the 422 metre Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Entries are available for one or both races and finishers receive a medal.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

Night trail running at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three marked routes of 17 km, 13 km and 7 km. Middle and long routes include an outpost and the event offers timing, parking and on site facilities.

Nuclear Fallout is a muddy, multi-terrain obstacle race in Brentwood, Essex offering *6 km*, *12 km* and a multi-lap *24 km+* option with dozens of natural and man-made challenges.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside starting from Leighton Buzzard. Choose between a classic half marathon or a metric distance featuring canal towpaths, woods, and rolling hills.

Experience a 16 mile multi terrain personal challenge through the beautiful Leicestershire Wolds. This inclusive event welcomes runners walkers and dogs with legendary home made crumbles waiting at the finish line.

A trail running event at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three waymarked routes through the Chilterns AONB. Routes include steep sections up to 22 percent, outposts on the Middle and Half Marathon, and free parking at the venue.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..

Join Leg It Round Lathkil on 8 November 2026 for a scenic 11.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb from Lathkil Hotel near Bakewell. Entry on the day and all proceeds go to Children in Need; wash shoes for biosecurity.