Trail Running calendar near Welwyn Garden City 2026-2027

A six hour, self paced lap event at Coombe Abbey Park on a 3.3 mile loop of stone paths, meadow and tree cover. Runners choose how many laps to complete; rucking is allowed and an eco friendly tree token is available instead of a medal.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle (July 10-12, 2026) features Sprint, Super, Beast, a Kids Race and Hurricane Heat, arranged as a Trifecta Weekend so racers can complete Sprint, Super and Beast across one weekend.

A seven hour timed event on a looped course beside the River Thames on 10 July 2026. Runners can choose distances from 3 km up to ultra and receive medals, goody bags and on course aid.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

A roughly five mile off road trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest with chipped timing and a finishers medal. Entries are non refundable but transfers to another runner are allowed until 06/07/2026.

A 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race near RM13 with teams of 2 to 8, repeated 5.75 mile laps, free camping and on-site catering, showers and first aid. Entry fees are published from £89 to £110.

Follow Britains oldest trail through 5000 years of history on the Ridgeway. Choose between 50km or 100km distances and finish at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones with full medical and snack support.

Trail races from 8 km to a 50 km ultra starting at Princes Risborough School, crossing beech woodland, ridgelines and chalk downs. Marked routes include outposts, mandatory kit for longer distances, free parking and nearby rail access.

Three waymarked routes through Mid Suffolk along the River Rat with checkpoints, refreshments and route downloads available; entries are limited and a finishers certificate is issued.

A timed 6, 12 or 24 hour loop event at High Lodge Thetford Forest for solo runners, pairs or teams of up to four. Only full laps count and winners receive trophies while all finishers get a bespoke wooden medal.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

A guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills on 11 July 2026, based at Church Farm Cafe in Aldbury. Run leaders provide technique tips and local history, with on-site parking and a 15 minute walk from the station; dogs allowed with cani c..

MacTuffX Peterborough on 11 July 2026 pairs ten functional Xercises with ten short runs across classic and double distances, offered as solo, doubles or five-person relays with age 18 plus, LITE weight options and live leaderboard data.

A lap based timed run at Mowsbury Park on 11 July 2026 offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a choice of medal or lower cost no medal entry. Places are limited to 75.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Abington Park in Northampton, with mixed-path and grass terrain. The event supports Cancer Research UK, has on-site parking and facilities, and requires participants to be at least 13 years old.

A mud obstacle *5k* inside Beckenham Place Park with grass and path terrain, steep sections and timed wave starts. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event includes on-site facilities, marshal support and a minimum fundraising target.

A muddy 5K obstacle event in Brentwood on 11 July 2026 featuring climbs, water crossings and a 20 foot slide into a lake. Open to ages 13 and over, with a £40 registration fee and a £100 fundraising pledge.

Trail running at Bawsey Country Park on 12 July 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra marathon, timed laps and aid stations. Parking is included and finishers receive a bespoke medal; virtual entries are available.

Ultra:5K in Kempston on 12 July 2026 features repeated 5K races spaced one hour apart; entrants may choose five races or a three-race option, with winners decided by fastest cumulative time.

A guided *18 mile* trail run on 12 July 2026 along the Kett's Country Long Distance Trail from Wymondham to just past Cringleford's twin arched bridge. The run is led by a qualified Run Leader with aid stations every 6 miles and an intermed..