Trail Running calendar near West Acre 2025-2026

Enjoy Northamptonshire rolling countryside at the 6th Hannington Hike on Sunday 8 March 2026 near Wellingborough. Choose 15.5 mile or 26.6 mile self navigated routes with GPX and route notes online, checkpoints and refreshments.

Run a seven hour timed event along the flat, traffic free Fossdyke canal towpath at Woodcocks, Burton Waters, Lincoln. Choose half marathon, marathon or ultra distances and collect a medal for completing at least one lap.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, paced conversationally for runners moving from road to trail. Explore varied woodland surfaces with gentle coaching on hill technique and a friendly, inclusive group vibe.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on Sunday 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge trail event features bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to..

Run the Moo Marathon, Calf and Hen K at scenic Hyde Hall Farm with 10k to ultra distances on lap based trail routes. Secure parking, water at the lap point and a farm finish; bring a cup or bottle as the event is cupless.

Join a guided 10k through Thetford Forest at High Lodge on 22 Mar 2026, led at a relaxed conversational pace. Friendly ability groups, mostly flat woodland trails and a postrun stretch make this a great choice for newbies and regulars alike..

Challenge yourself at Spring Run on 22 March 2026 at Northampton Active, where a six hour timed event lets you tackle distances from a 5K up to an ultra marathon. Enjoy lap support, a Spring Run medal and a generous goody bag.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Take on the Spring Blickling Half Marathon on 29 March 2026, starting and finishing at Blickling Hall. Enjoy a scenic multi terrain route, bespoke medal and finish line treats while helping EPIC Norfolk reinvest profits into local sport.

Take on a scenic 10K through Epping Forest on 29 March 2026, two laps on traffic free forest tracks with an undulating, multi terrain route. Limited to 600 entries and finishers receive a medal.

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the 3rd 10 km trail run at dusk in this Easter Egg edition. Only 30 places, includes a T shirt and post race egg hunt; bring a headtorch and high visibility gear.

Run the Rose of the Shires, a scenic 54 miles loop from Brixworth Country Park through Salcey Forest, canal towpaths and 21 villages. Mostly off road and a UTMB index 100K, the route offers navigation challenges and relay team entries.

Tackle the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra around Northampton. Expect mixed trail and road terrain, live GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Flat, traffic free out and back ultramarathon on the scenic Brampton Valley Way with 14 mile one way or 28 mile round trip options. Bring a head torch for the tunnels and your own cup as the race is cupless.

Run the picturesque grounds of Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Limited to 300 runners, the event features lap formats, a bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

Run a scenic 10k through the Nene Valley and rolling Northamptonshire countryside on 12 April 2026. Fully marked and marshalled, the trail winds along green fields, farm tracks and old railway lines, so bring a reusable bottle for aid stati..

Experience a scenic, chip timed trail run at High Lodge Thetford on 12 April 2026 with fully supported 5 km and 10 km routes. All finishers earn a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and post race snacks and drinks.

Run through Thoresby Park estate on fairly flat trails past a 17th century mansion and roaming wildlife, with distances from a family 2km to a half marathon. Cani cross friendly with live chip timing, finisher medal and Wild Deer merch.

Tough but rewarding 10 km fell race around Chingford with 450 m of climbing, hosting the first ever Essex County Championships. Pre entry only and open to Essex eligible runners aged 16 and over, with teams welcome.