Trail Running calendar near Royston 2026-2027

Run the Chilterns 30, a scenic 30 km trail around Tring with rolling hills and about 500 m of ascent through woods and ridgelines. Limited to 50 places, the well supported event includes guides, checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Join Black to the Trails at Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade for a welcoming day of trail running with 1K, 5K, 10K and Scotch Bonnet 10K options. Celebrate diversity with music, food, family fun and finishers medals on scenic chalk downland.

A one-lap 10 km trail around Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common with undulating hills, chip timing and bespoke finisher medals; free nearby parking and finish-line refreshments available.

A multi terrain 5 km race at West Lodge Farm in Desborough that passes fields, nature trails and farm animals, with a bespoke finisher medal and a virtual entry option to receive the medal by post.

A point-to-point trail event along the North Essex and South Suffolk coast offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and mostly soft trail underfoot.

A 50 mile point to point trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with 5,600 ft of ascent, six aid stations and a 13 hour cut off. Pacers and crews are not permitted and finishers receive a medal.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

A measured 10 km cross country run in Priory Park, Reigate on 17 May 2026 with a 250 metre section plus four laps, water stations, first aid and registration on the day. Trophies and a bespoke medal are awarded and the event supports Sport..

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

A community running event in the parish of Deddington offering 5k, 10k and 20k routes on Sunday 17 May 2026. The event is open to all and supports local organisations including the Deddington Primary School PTA, Deddington PFSU and Deddingt..

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..

A guided 36 mile run along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. Led by qualified run leaders, the event is not a race and entry is priced at £35.

An evening event at Chelmsford Brew Co offering a GPX/Strava 10 km trail run or a relaxed hike, with entry including a drink, crisps and a finisher's medal; under 18s are not permitted.

A three day urban orienteering weekend in Canterbury from 22 to 24 May 2026 featuring a Friday prologue, a city race through historic streets, and sprint races on the University of Kent campus.

City-centre orienteering in Canterbury offering 5k and 5 mile individual time trial races with maps and basic navigation guidance, live results, prizes and on-site refreshments.

A multi-distance trail festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate offering 10 mile, 40, 70 and 100 mile options plus a 100 mile team relay on a marked 10 mile loop through woodland, limestone tracks and estate roads.

A Surrey trail running event on 23 May 2026 offering 20K, 41K and 62K routes that all finish at Burys Field, Godalming, with marked courses, regular aid stations and an 11 hour cutoff policy.

A 26.2 mile trail marathon in Richmond Park with three laps starting and finishing near Sheen Gate. The route follows the Tamsin Trail and inner park paths and features drink stations, chip timing and signposted routes.