Run Rabbit Trail Festival

Deene, United Kingdom • 9-10 May 2026

Event overview

Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a weekend trail running event organised by Race Harborough. It takes place at Deene Park Estate, near Corby, on 9 and 10 May 2026. The festival combines a series of trail races across varied surfaces and undulations and includes on-site festival activities and entertainment.

Races and distances

  • Trail Mix Challenge - 25.0 km - five different 5 km routes run hourly.
  • Headlight Hop - 10.0 km - early evening trail run.
  • Thump Trail Half - 21.1 km - trail half marathon with hills and woodland.
  • The Quest - 56.1 km - complete all three challenges.

Entries, fees and other details

Standard entry fees shown on the site are: Trail Mix Challenge £40, Headlight Hop £20, Thump Trail Half £30, and The Quest £75. There are dual-entry options and a 10% discount when entering two events. Age minimums apply: Trail Mix and Thump Trail Half open to entrants aged 17 and over; Headlight Hop open to entrants aged 15 and over. Medals are awarded to finishers; completing all three challenges forms The Quest and confers eligibility for the event Carrot Dash. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
Thump Trail Half
10 km
Headlight Hop 10k
Trail Mix Challenge
Dual Entry: Trail Mix Challenge & Thump Half
Dual Entry: Trail Mix Challenge & Headlight Hop
Dual Entry: Headlight Hop & Thump Half
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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