Trail Running calendar near Whipsnade 2025-2026

Explore 12 charming parishes on off road circular routes from Hallow, choosing distances from 10 to 40 miles. Waymarked paths, checkpoint support and a hot finish make this a friendly challenge for walkers and runners.

Run the Chiltern Hills on chalky singletrack through ancient beech woodland and ridgelines, with punchy climbs and rewarding views. Multiple distances welcome challengers and casual runners for a scenic, well supported trail day.

Run the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park on 12 July 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra on scenic sand, gravel and grass trails. Limited to 100 places with virtual entries and a bespoke finisher medal.

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

BigHeat CAMP FIRE is a festival style trail weekend at Mill Farm in the Surrey Hills, pairing single lap scenic trails with a fiery communal vibe. Choose from 2 km to a 50 km ultra, then unwind with camping, live music and yoga.

Race The Light at Wendover Woods offers scenic 5K and 10K trail routes plus a fully accessible 1.5K loop, set amid woodland trails with chip timing and souvenirs for finishers. All proceeds support the Chilterns Neuro Centre.

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and coastal trail running weekend on the scenic Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile loop. Run solo, with a partner or team, enjoy camping, yoga and optional sauna and massages.

Enjoy scenic, marked trail races around the Winwick Hall estate with rolling hills, grassland and country paths. Distances for all ages support the Bruce Green Foundation and feature friendly on course services.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

Tackle scenic trails through Ashdown Forest on 19 July 2026 with 5 or 10 mile options from Pippingford Park Manor. Expect rolling climbs, sweeping Downs views and a friendly race day vibe with medals, parking and downloadable GPX files.

Take on Day 1 of the Great Barrow Challenge on the flat to undulating Denham Flats trails, with distances from 5k to ultra to suit every runner. Parking is included, the event is cupless so bring your own bottle, and finishers get a bespoke..

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

North Downs 50 from Loseley Park, Guildford is a scenic 50 km loop along the North Downs Way and Surrey hills on 1 August 2026. Multiple distances, a new Trailblazerz category and robust night support make it ideal for adventurous trail run..

Run the Vanguard Way Marathon or Half on 02/08/2026 along an undulating, scenic route through parkland, woodland and the North Downs. Finishers receive a medal, race t shirt and goody bag while enjoying views from Selsdon Wood to Limpsfield..

Explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole on mostly off road circular routes of 18.5 miles, 26.5 miles and 30 miles, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club on Sunday 2 August 2026. Flat, scenic towpaths with checkpoints, hot drin..

Tackle the MTC Thames Challenge, a four day 184 mile ultra from the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier, 6 to 9 August 2026. Cover four scenic stages on the Thames Path, earn UTMB points and collect a bespoke medal each day.

Run a scenic 57 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path through the Cotswolds, finishing in Oxford. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and MTC head visor, with trophies for winners and a charity entry option.

Run 49 miles from Oxford to Henley along the Thames Path, enjoying a scenic riverside course with friendly checkpoints. All finishers get a bespoke medal and choice of technical shirt, mug or hat, with trophies for top male and female finis..

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.