Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2026-2027

Looped trail and road races in Chalfont St Peter where runners choose on the day between 7k, longer loops, marathon and ultra marathon distances with aid, pacing and crew support.

Event Overview The Any Kind of Weather Runner is a six-hour timed challenge held in Northampton. Participants can run or walk distances ranging from a 5K to an ultra marathon within the time limit. A participant may start a final lap up to..

A roughly 42 mile trail ultra along the historic St Peters Way from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The route uses footpaths and bridleways, has four staffed checkpoints and strict compulsory kit requirements.

A one lap, off road 10k at Hadleigh Country Park featuring hilly, muddy trails and kissing gates. The event includes an elite wave, route marshals, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

This festival offers a range of distances on a looped course through Thetford Forest. With an aid station on the lap and complimentary refreshments, it's a self-contained event. Part of your entry fee supports the forest's upkeep.

Round 2 at Brigstock Country Park offers single-lap trail running over **7.5 km** or **15 km**, with waymarked routes, views of Lyveden New Bield, parking, toilets and a custom finisher medal.

Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water, offering a 10k and a half marathon that visits nearby villages. The event is fully marked with water stations, first aid cover and prizes for top finishers.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed trail surfaces, with manual timing, finisher medals and podium trophies. The race is cupless with refill stations and has a 3.5 hour cut off.

Course and Distances The event takes place on trails through the normally private Stody Estate in North Norfolk. The course goes through woodlands and fields, with a couple of inclines. Participants can choose from three distances: 4 km, 8..

The Mersea Mix is a 7-mile self-navigation trail race on Mersea Island. Runners follow a written description on an unmarked course, starting at individual times. Entry includes a voucher for the venue's bar.

This event offers three distances—50 km, 25 km, and 10 km—through the scenic Chiltern Hills, starting and finishing in Amersham. It supports the charity Humanity Direct, with free entry available for fundraisers. The route explores villages..

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

This trail running event in Bedfordshire offers 25km and 50km distances through scenic, runnable terrain. It's a UTMB Index event, starting from Harrold. Finishers receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.

Explore the trails of the Chiltern Hills on this guided 10km run near Berkhamsted. Run leaders provide tips and historical insights on a route past castle ruins. The event starts and finishes at Berkhamsted Football Club with easy rail acce..

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath beside the Fossdyke. Measured laps allow half, marathon and ultra distances, with medals for anyone completing at least one lap.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

This 10K course explores the Kent countryside, mixing roads and trails along the River Darent. Runners start at Heathside Sports Ground and finish with a bespoke medal. The village hall offers facilities, and marshals guide the way on roads..

A self-navigation trail run near Hullbridge, with 10-mile and 6.3-mile options. Navigate using a written route description on an unmarked course. The race starts from The Smugglers Den pub, where your entry includes a bar voucher.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.