Trail Running calendar near Sharnbrook 2025-2026

The Grantchester Charity Runs, held near Grantchester village outside Cambridge, feature 10k and 3k races through scenic, predominantly flat farmland with no road crossings, ensuring a safe and pleasant course. The volunteer-run event supports Maggie’s Centre Cambridge and Addenbrooke’s Charitable T..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked fell race held at Ilam Primary School, Ilam (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km (4 miles) loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and races between three summits, delivering around 520 m of ascent. The route is described as a lung-busting start with fast sections in betw..

The ZigZag Wensum Way Trail is a scenic trail running event held near Billingford Lakes, Norfolk (postcode NR20 4RG). The course features a 5.3 km out-and-back route combining tarmac paths, grasslands, and rugged trails, offering variety for trail enthusiasts. Participants can choose between 4-hour..

The Rayne QTR event, organized by Mid Essex Casuals, offers a self-navigation trail run of either 6.56 miles or 3.6 miles. Taking place on September 28, 2025, from The Swan Pub in Rayne, Essex, the course is mainly off-road, featuring footpaths, tracks, and field edges with some short road sections...

The Richmond Park Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile (21.1 km) trail running event held entirely within Richmond Park, London. Starting and finishing at Sheen Gate, the course takes runners through diverse park landscapes, including paths to Richmond Gate, the White House area with views of park la..

Pumpkin Run Colchester takes place at Foxes Farm in Aldham, Colchester. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K, 5K, a family-friendly 1K, and a dog-friendly 5K. Runners loop across fields, past the pumpkin patch and through a corn maze, on traffic-free farm tracks that are mostly flat for fast t..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is held at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry (CV3 2AB). This six-hour trail event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities, letting you complete as many 5k laps as you choose—the 3.3-mile loop can yield just over 5k or 50+ miles depending on your pace. The course runs mainly on..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a nocturnal 10-kilometre trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route winds through woodland, meadow and grass fields around Coombe Abbey Park (CV3 2AB), with exposed roots, uneven surfaces, gates and an undulating profile. It’s a head-torc..

The London Ecotrail 25 Km is an exciting running event that takes participants through the scenic landscapes of Epping Forest. This eco-friendly trail run emphasizes sustainability and encourages runners to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while promoting environmental awareness. The event is de..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great countryside views. The race starts and finishes at..

The London Epping Forest 50 Km will take place in London on Saturday 4 October 2025. You can run 50 kilometers.

Bolt Round the Holt is a trail running event held at Alice Holt Forest in Hampshire, featuring distances of a half marathon, 10k, 5k, and a junior run. The course consists of undulating forest trails with picturesque, sun-dappled scenery, offering a challenging yet scenic experience. The 5k route fo..

Back for a ninth time, the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place at Wyre Forest’s Callow Hill Visitor Centre in autumn 2025. The event offers two options: a 13-mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven for a shorter challenge. The course winds throug..

The Burnham on Crouch 10K is an exciting running event organized by the Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch and Dengie Hundred, scheduled for October 5, 2025. Participants will enjoy a scenic, flat, single-lap course that features coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and trails through open country..

Run Layer 5 2025 is a community-focused running event held on October 5th in Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex. The event features a 5-mile out-and-back multi-terrain course through the scenic North Essex countryside, highlighting the village’s beautiful landscapes. A 1-mile children’s fun run is..

Steeple Barton Chase is an annual running event held at Barton Abbey, midway between Oxford and Banbury in Oxfordshire, near the A4260. The programme includes a 10K race, a 5K option for runners, and an inclusive Family Fun Run around the cricket ground. The undulating course combines country lanes,..

The Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park is a trail running event held in October within the historic 1,000-acre estate of Thoresby Park, home to a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and long-horned cattle. The event offers multiple distances: a family-friendly 2km, 5-mile, 10-mile, 20-mile, and a 30-m..

Dovedale Dash is an iconic cross-country race of about 4.75 miles, held in the Thorpe area near Ashbourne in the Derbyshire Peak District. The course runs mainly along field paths and open ground through the valleys of the River Dove and River Manifold, offering scenic countryside and a notable rive..

The Charnwood Challenge 2025 is an off-road running and walking event near Loughborough. The main 10-mile course winds through the Charnwood countryside, offering a rural trail experience for adults and older youths. A 1-mile Junior Challenge is also held (open to all ages) with on-the-day entry.The..