TrailFest - Salcey Forest
Northampton, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026
Event overview
TrailFest - Salcey Forest is a multi-distance trail running event at Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire, scheduled for 28/06/2026. The event offers four distances:
- 10K
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
Routes use well maintained forest paths, mainly crushed stone or compacted forest floor, with no asphalt except two road crossings on the longer routes. The course is heavily marked and GPX files are provided as a backup. The location is a Forestry England site with a cafe and toilets. Parking is pay-and-display (listed at £3.80 - £9 in the event notes). The number 33 bus stops inside Salcey Forest; the nearest train station is Northampton.
Practical details
The event is run under a UK Athletics / Trail Running Association license and does not allow dogs. Cut-offs are generous: the 50 km event uses an 11-hour cut-off and other distances use a 10-hour window. Mandatory and recommended kit varies by distance: there is no mandatory kit for 10K but a cup or bottle for water is strongly recommended; there are no disposable cups on site. For half marathon, marathon and 50 km a cup or bottle holding at least 200 ml is mandatory. A foil blanket and a charged mobile phone are strongly advised. Finishers receive a medal and a choice of Big Bear drink. Entry fees follow a tiered pricing structure; unaffiliated entrants pay £2 extra and club or brigade discounts are noted in the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.