Trail Running calendar near Toppesfield 2025-2026

Shires and Spires is a five-distance multi-terrain running event based in Naseby, Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall. It offers 10K road, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra. The route blends trails, footpaths, and roads, showcasing the N..

The Halstead & Essex Marathon, established in 1995, is an annual running event held in North Essex, starting at Halstead Leisure Centre. Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the marathon features a scenic course on low-traffic roads through rolling hills, woods, and farmlands, offering a picturesque a..

The Zig Zag Marathon and Half Marathon take place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, UK. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic Kirtling Route, which is fully on road and mildly undulating, while the half marathon uses the Windmill Route, both featuring quiet roads. The..

The Oliver Fisher 10k & 5k is scheduled for 10/05/2026 at Milton Creek Country Park in Sittingbourne, Kent. The event offers three race options: 10k 5k Junior Run The course is off-road on stone trail and follows the route used in 2025. The race raises funds for The Oliver Fisher Special Care..

Five Rivers Ultra is a point-to-point ultramarathon organized by Coastal Trail Runners, finishing in Harwich, Suffolk. It offers three distances — 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km — that traverse the North Essex and South Suffolk coastline and link sections of well-known long-distance footpaths. The ro..

The Compton Marathon & 16 Mile Challenge, part of the Compton Downland Challenge, is hosted by Compton Harriers Running Club in Compton, Berkshire. The event offers two routes: a marathon and a 16-mile challenge, both starting from the village recreation ground by the Village Hall (HQ). With a 7-hou..

The North Downs Way 50® is a point-to-point 50 mile race on Saturday 16 May 2026. The route follows the North Downs Way National Trail from Farnham in Surrey to Knockholt Pound on the outskirts of Greater London. Total climb is 5,600 ft (about 1,700 m) and the surface is approximately 80% trail and..

The Reigate Priory Park 10K is a scenic charity fun run held in Priory Park, Reigate, Surrey. The course features a 250-meter start plus four laps on an accurately measured, gently undulating cross-country terrain surrounded by lush greenery. Suitable for runners of all levels, the event fosters a f..

Farmmageddon is an endurance running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford, SG9 0RU. Returning for its second year, the event features a challenging 100-mile race completed over 32 hours across two days. The course consists of a 5.3 km loop combining trail, grassland, and some tarmac paths, suit..

Grim Reaper Running Festival returns to Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire on May 23–24, 2026, with distances for all abilities: 10, 40, 70 and 100 miles solo, plus a 100-mile team relay. There are two 10-mile races (day and night). The 10-mile loop combines grass trails through ancient..

RunThrough Trails presents The Fox, a quintessentially British trail running experience set in the picturesque Surrey countryside. On Saturday 23 May 2026, the event offers three distances: 20K, 41K, and 62K, with all routes finishing at Burys Field in Godalming. Courses launch from Burys Field, Wes..

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the race follows a way-marked, flat towpath through urban and rura..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139km) trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. Run by Runaway Racing, it’s a historic journey along a route used for more than 5,000 years. The course is marked with permanent Ridgeway s..

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race in Kent, launching in 2026 as part of the Three Castles 50km Ultra weekend. Starting at Little Fant Farm near Maidstone and finishing in Tonbridge, the course follows the River Medway, passing historic sites like East Farleigh’s stone brid..

The Three Castles 50km Ultra Marathon is a scenic race held in Kent, England, starting in Rochester and finishing at Tonbridge athletics track. The flat course follows the River Medway, passing three medieval castles, charming villages, and lush countryside along the Medway Valley Walk. Runners expe..

Beat The Sunset 50km Ultra Marathon takes place in Maidenhead, Berkshire, starting and finishing at Summerleaze Park. The 50-kilometre, multi-terrain course runs a flat, single loop along the Thames Path, Jubilee River and the Green Way, with about 235m of elevation and roughly 75% off-road surface...

The Circuit du Sore Legs is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants run on a traffic-free 400-meter athletics track, with distances ranging from 5k to a 6-hour challenge, including half marathon, full marathon, and 50k ultra options...

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon based in Guildford, Surrey, covering about 13 miles. The route travels through the Surrey Hills, with highlights including St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and views from Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, including secti..

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 distinctive experience by starting early on a summer evening and..

The Suffolk Back Yard Ultra Festival is a backyard ultra event held at High Lodge, Thetford Forest in Suffolk and organised by Challenge Running Ltd. The main open-ended race uses chip timing and offers a £1000 prize for the winner. For 2026 there are additional timed entry options of 6 hours and 1..