Trail Running calendar near Santon Downham 2025-2026

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.

Take on a 50k countryside challenge on 16 May 2026 around Trent Valley, weaving through villages, footpaths and tracks. Finish back at Milestone Brewery for food, music and a commemorative branded pint glass to toast your effort.

Five Rivers Ultra, 16 to 17 May 2026, is a point to point coastal ultramarathon that circles five estuaries between Suffolk and Essex, finishing in Harwich. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 50 km on mostly grass and dirt trails for flat fast run..

Run the Grim Reaper Festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate on May 23 and 24 2026, with options from 10 mile day and night loops to epic 100 mile challenges. Enjoy a scenic estate loop through woodland and along a lakeside railway and camp on..

Take on the scenic Angles Way on flat 100k or 50k routes through the Broads to Great Yarmouth, with chip timing and finisher medals. The event is cupless so bring your own cup and checkpoints provide drinks.

Discover Ealing on foot at the Queen of the Suburbs Ultra, a single borough trail event offering a scenic 50k ultra and a friendly 25k loop. Wind through parks, canal paths and Horsenden Hill for leafy views across west London.

Run the full 86 mile Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones across sweeping chalk downland with a 28 hour time limit. Aid stations and navigation support make this a classic long distance trail challenge.

Enjoy a supported 50 km from Rochester to Tonbridge along the scenic Medway Valley Walk on mostly flat towpaths and trails. Aid stations, GPS tracking and the Tonbridge athletics track finish add a polished riverside vibe.

Run 60 km along the ancient Ridgeway from Ivinghoe Beacon to near Wallingford across chalk ridgelines and rolling downs. With 1000 m ascent, a 10 hour limit and UTMB World Series status, this scenic ultramarathon tests endurance and pace.

Tackle the Griffin Challenge, a six hour out and back run along the Griffin Trail from Braybrooke Taproom in Market Harborough. Choose your distance on a mostly flat 3.3 mile loop, then unwind with food and drinks at the Taproom.

The Sundowner Marathon is a unique running event held in Purleigh, Chelmsford, England, featuring a scenic course that passes along canals, over waterfalls, through vineyards, woodlands, and coastal saltmarshes. This marathon offers a disti..

Discover Valley of the Owls Run at Suffolk Running Centre on 7 June 2026, with races from 5k to ultra across scenic looped trails. Small field capped at 300, parking included and bespoke finisher medals make for a memorable day.

A lively fell race on Coombe Hill near Wendover on 7 June 2026, tackling 7 km with 220 m of climb and rewarding hilltop views. Entry on the day, modest fees and a pint included make this a friendly, competitive outing for juniors and teams.

Join Chase The Sun at Clapham Common on 10 June 2026 for an evening 5K or 10K on a flat, scenic park course past the bandstand. Expect chip timing, free photos and a unique themed medal to celebrate your finish.

Nene Valley Trail Run on 13 June 2026 invites runners to explore rolling Northamptonshire countryside from Castle Farm Campsite. Choose 10 or 20 miles of fully marked trails through bluebell woods, riverside paths and quiet villages.

Tackle scenic but hilly forest trails at the Wendover Woods Half Marathon and 10k on 14 June 2026, with a friendly junior run and on the day entries if available. Spectators can enjoy a cafe, forest walks and family activities.

Beyond London on 20 June 2026 offers 55 km and 25 km trail races along the Capital Ring through London parks. Expect scenic miles past Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park with aid stations and a Richmond finish.

Run the 50 mile ultra or marathon along the scenic Three Shires Way through ancient woodlands across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire. Finish with a memorable loop around Grafham Water.

Join a scenic trail half marathon across Dunstable Downs with sweeping ridge views, steep climbs and thrilling descents. Limited to 300 runners on 21 June 2026, this challenging 21.2 km course is perfect for elevation lovers.

Run Sandringham offers scenic 5K and 10K routes through the Sandringham Estate, mixing trail and road surfaces. Enjoy chip timing, bespoke medals and finish goodies as you race in this picturesque royal setting.