TrailFest - Salcey Forest

Northampton, United Kingdom • 28 Jun 2026

TrailFest - Salcey Forest

TrailFest - Salcey Forest is a multi-distance trail running event held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Salcey Forest, NN7 2HX near Northampton. The event offers the following distances:

  • 10K
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50 km

The routes share similar sections of the forest and are mainly on well maintained pathways. There is no asphalt except for two road crossings on the longer routes. Surfaces are typically crushed stone or well trodden forest floor and are mostly hard packed, though grassland sections can be soft after rain. Light trail shoes are recommended, but road shoes may be used in typical summer conditions.

Facilities, rules and logistics

Salcey Forest is a Forestry England site with a cafe and toilets. Parking is charged (about £3.80 - £9). The number 33 bus serves the forest and the nearest train station is Northampton. GPX files for the routes are provided as a backup and the course will be clearly marked on the day.

The event is run under a UK Athletics / Trail Running Association licence so dogs are not permitted. It is a cupless event - aid stations do not provide cups. Mandatory kit rules apply: half marathon, marathon and 50 km entrants must carry a cup or bottle of at least 200 ml; 10K entrants are recommended to carry a cup or bottle. A foil blanket and charged mobile phone are strongly advised. Missing mandatory items incurs a one hour penalty to finish time. Crew are allowed; pacers are not permitted to run alongside participants except in the final 100 m. 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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