Trail Running calendar near Sharnbrook 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic 40 mile Ridgeway walk or run from Avebury to Streatley, crossing the rolling chalk downlands of Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Limited to 250 entrants, this classic May event blends challenge with stunning countryside..

Run beside the Thames at Runnymede for the Magna Carta Summer with 10 km, half and full marathon options that pass historic riverside landmarks. All finishers receive a bespoke Magna Carta medal.

Join the 30th Halstead & Essex Marathon on scenic low traffic roads through rolling hills, woods and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, this club organised race offers a classic country marathon and a prize for course records.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Run the Zig Zag Marathon or Half Marathon on 10 May 2026 from Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds along scenic, mildly undulating roads. Limited to 300 runners, with aid stations, a seven hour cut off and memorable finisher medals.

Run the 13 mile Greenway Challenge in Letchworth Garden City on 10 May 2026, a self guided loop from Standalone Farm along the scenic Garden City Greenway. Receive maps and GPX, enjoy cake and a wooden finisher medal while supporting GRIT c..

Challenge yourself at the Chilterns 30, a 30 km trail across scenic Chiltern Hills with rolling woodland trails, ridgelines and village paths. Guided groups, well stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal with a Trees not Tees certificate ma..

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.

Join Hairy Legs on 10 May for a rugged cross country across two undulating woodland laps with a few final field challenges. Every entrant gets a t shirt, a free beer or soft drink, a post race BBQ and a prize for best dressed.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10k through bluebell woods, undulating hills and open common in Surrey at Hampton Estate and Puttenham Common. Chip timed with bespoke 2026 medals, a friendly finish village and superb views.

Join the Dinton 5km and 10km Summer Series at scenic Dinton Pastures for four monthly, flat off road laps from May to August. Family friendly with a 2 km kids race, medals, water and post race treats including an ice cream van.

Trent Valley Ultra 50k on 16 May 2026 starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery in Cromwell, sending runners through scenic Nottinghamshire villages. Finishers get tap room access, food, entertainment and a commemorative pint glass.

Run a scenic point to point trail from Dedham Vale to Harwich through coastal estuaries and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options. Mostly flat grass and trail, UTMB 100M index event.

Take on a classic 50 mile point to point ultramarathon along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with rolling chalk ridge trails, the climb of Box Hill and about 1,700 m of ascent. Scenic, mostly trail and a true endurance..

Take on the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026, choosing a scenic 26.8 mile marathon or a 16 mile route around the Berkshire Downs and ancient Ridgeway. Expect varied, sometimes muddy trails, great aid stations and a hand thrown mug..

Run the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite, Rugeley, with 10 km, half marathon and full marathon trail options. Tackle undulating off road singletrack, enjoy camping and event village perks and grab one of o..

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.

Run from Tudor Sudeley Castle through the rolling Cotswold Hills on scenic trails and historic paths. Distances from 7 km to 50k welcome all abilities and the event is dog friendly.

Join the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026 for a scenic cross country four lap route in Surrey. Enjoy a friendly race atmosphere, bespoke medals and the chance to support the charity Sport In Mind.

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.