TrailFest - Salcey Forest

Northampton, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026

Event overview

TrailFest - Salcey Forest takes place on Sunday 28 June 2026 at Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire (postcode NN7 2HX). The event offers four distances:

  • 10K
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50 km

The event uses a tiered entry fee structure that changes after 28/06/2026. Prices before that date are: 10K £20, Half marathon £35, Marathon £51, 50K £62. Unaffiliated entrants pay an extra £2. There is a day-end cut off at 19:00 for all distances.

Course, kit and logistics

Routes use well maintained forest paths and crushed stone or trodden forest floor; there is no asphalt except two road crossings on the longer routes. If weather has been typical the surface is mostly hard packed, but some grass sections may be soft after rain. Road shoes are possible in typical conditions; a light trail shoe is recommended for the uneven stony surface.

The event is cupless: there are no cups at aid stations. Half marathon, marathon and 50K entrants must carry a cup or bottle able to hold at least 200 ml. A foil blanket and a charged mobile phone are strongly advised. Missing a piece of mandatory kit incurs a one hour penalty to the finish time. Parking at Salcey Forest requires payment (listed range £3.80–£9). The number 33 bus stops inside Salcey Forest; the nearest train station is Northampton. All finishers receive a medal and a choice of Big Bear drink. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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