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Name: Black To The Trails
Start: 2026-05-10
End: 2026-05-10
Location: Whipsnade

Whipsnade, United Kingdom • 10 May 2026

Black To The Trails

Black To The Trails is a series of trail running events organised by Black Trail Runners that aims to increase participation in trail running among Black people, people of the global majority and allies. The event offers multiple race distances and includes a free option for under 16s.

Race distances include:

1K
5K
10K
Kids distances with free entry for under 16s

Events for 2026 will take place at National Trust’s Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate and at Blaise Castle Estate in Bristol. Specific 2026 dates listed are 10 May 2026 at Dunstable Downs, Luton, and 11 October 2026 at Blaise Castle Estate, Bristol.

Alongside the runs, the event programme includes activities, food and live music. The event is licensed by the TRA and will adhere to UK Athletics rules. The presentation aims to combine running with a community atmosphere and on-site offerings for attendees after their races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Whipsnade

Race information

Website

10 km

10k

10 km

Scotch Bonnet 10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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