Trail Running calendar near Royston 2026-2027

An off road half marathon on 16 August 2026 based at Henfield Leisure Centre, featuring riverbank and disused railway sections with flint paths and stiles. Facilities include changing rooms, parking and medals for all finishers.

A 10 km trail run at Ramsbury Brewery on August 16, 2026, mostly off road through trails and woodland. Canicross friendly, entries include a medal, a pint cup and a free drink.

A seven hour timed, lap-based run along the River Thames near Egham offering flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, signed course, aid stations, medals, goody bags and distance pins.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

A 52 mile route across the South Downs National Park with 7,000 ft of ascent and a 23 hours time limit, starting and finishing at Plumpton College. The event includes six checkpoints, refreshments, basic overnight facilities and an official..

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.

Combined half and full marathons run through Richmond Park on 23 August 2026, using a lap route from Sheen Gate that follows the Tamsin Trail with aid stations and finishers receiving a medal, mug and buff.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

A trail run entirely within Richmond Park offering half marathon and marathon distances, a route past the White House and park lakes, and on-course drinks and feed stations.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

Summer community races of 5 km and 10 km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station along Marriott's Way, with medals for finishers and fundraising for Keeping Abreast Breast Cancer Reconstruction Support Charity. The races are not timed.

A ten kilometre trail run on 23 August 2026 using the original predominately anti clockwise route, with a limited edition event T shirt included and results posted within 48 hours.

A last person standing backyard ultra at Gosfield School in Essex where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. Onsite camping, showers and a small aid station are available for participants.

London Backyard Ultra at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre on 29 August 2026 asks runners to complete *four miles* each hour until one remains. The event includes parking for one car, hot showers, water, drinks, snacks, and photography.

An outdoor mud and obstacle assault course near Dorking, Surrey, with a permanent course and over 100 natural and man made obstacles. Distance options include 5 km, 10 km or multiple laps for solo runners, teams and charities.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

A mixed trail and road event starting at Woldingham School with a 13.1 mile out and back course; marathon runners complete two laps. The route follows the North Downs Way and Vanguard Way with varied terrain and open views.

Experience a scenic trail run through the grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed 10k event features woodland paths and supports the local environment and dementia research.