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Stopsley Trail Race Series

Name: Stopsley Trail Race Series
Start: 2026-08-09
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Luton

Luton, United Kingdom • 9 Aug 2026

Stopsley Trail Race

The Stopsley Trail Race is scheduled for Sunday 09th August 2026. The event offers trail running on a scenic, undulating route that runs through countryside on the border of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Distances available:

5K
5 miles
10 miles

Race services include chip timing, bespoke medals, free race photos and participant goodies. Entries are subject to a staged pricing policy: an Early Bird discount gives a £3 reduction on the price of all races until six weeks before race day. On 28th June all prices increase by £3. Entries close on 5th August.

The event is organised by Stopsley Striders. The course is described as trail terrain and countryside scenery; further course information and a map are provided by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Luton

Race information

Website Registration

10 mi

10 Miles

5 mi

5 Miles

5 km

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

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