TrailFest - Salcey Forest
Northampton, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026
TrailFest - Salcey Forest
TrailFest is a multi distance trail running day held at Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX. The event offers a range of forest routes on well maintained pathways with no asphalt except two road crossings on the longer routes. Surfaces are mainly crushed stone or trodden forest floor with some grassland sections; the majority of the trails are hard packed.
Distances
- 10K
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50K
The site is a Forestry England location with a café and toilets. Parking is charged on site with fees quoted in the event information. The number 33 bus serves Salcey Forest and the nearest mainline station is Northampton. The course is heavily marked and GPX files are provided as a backup.
This is a cupless event so aid stations do not provide paper or plastic cups; participants should carry a cup or bottle if they need liquids. Dogs are not permitted under the event license. Crew are allowed but pacers are not permitted to run alongside participants except in the final 100 metres.
Mandatory kit differs by distance. For half marathon, marathon and 50K a cup or bottle holding at least 200 ml is mandatory. A foil blanket and a charged mobile phone are strongly advised. Missing mandatory items incurs a time penalty. Finishers receive a medal and a choice of Big Bear drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.