Run Rabbit Trail Festival

Marston Trussell, United Kingdom • 9-10 May 2026

Event overview

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance weekend trail running event organised by Race Harborough. It takes place at Deene Park Estate, near Corby, on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026. The festival includes social and entertainment elements alongside the races and aims to bring runners together over two days. The organiser states the event is delivered with a focus on quality, friendliness, inclusion, fair prices, and minimal environmental impact.

Races, format and entry details

  • 25k - Trail Mix Challenge; five 5 km loops, one each hour for five hours.
  • 10k - Headlight Hop; trail 10k held in the early evening.
  • 21.1k - Thump Trail Half; trail half marathon with hills and woodland.
  • 56.1k - The Quest; complete all three challenges and gain eligibility for the Carrot Dash.

Medals are awarded to all finishers. Published entry fees are: Trail Mix Challenge £40, Headlight Hop £20, Thump Trail Half £30, and The Quest £75. A 10% discount applies when entering two events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

56 km
Quest for the Golden Carrot 56.1k
25 km
Trail Mix Challenge 25k
21 km
Thump Trail Half Marathon 21.1k
10 km
Headlight Hop 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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