Bedford
Trail Running Calendar near Bedford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bedford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 111 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A non competitive community fun run at The Forest Centre in Marston Moretaine on 29 November 2026 raising funds for Mind BLMK with a 5 km run and a children's Dasher Dash.
A 26.3 mile five lap trail and unclassified road event around the Colworth Estate in North Bedfordshire for individual runners and teams.
December 2026
Trail 5K and 10K at Tewinbury, Hertfordshire, on undulating dirt, grass and woodland trails with marshals, chip timing and an aid station.
A 21.1 km trail half marathon around Hughenden Manor with forest paths, undulating terrain, three aid stations and full race support.
Guided 4 km family walk and 8 km trail run at Church Farm Cafe, Aldbury, raising funds for the Hospice of St Francis with mince pies and hot drinks.
A 10 mile canicross loop at Grafham Water on 6 December 2026, following reservoir paths, woodland and the dam wall. Dog friendly with required harnesses, aid station water bowls and finishers medals plus a dog charm.
End of season 10 km trail championship at Wendover Woods on 6 December 2026 open to Runaway Racing qualifiers and event volunteers.
Forest trail event at Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 with 10 km, 5 km and a 1.2 km junior run, medals, prizes and fundraising for Shelter.
Timed, lap based run at Regatta Meadow in St Neots where runners complete 5.3 km laps within a six hour limit and earn a sparkly snowflake finisher medal.
A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.
A timed, flexible lap event around Grafham Water on 27 December 2026 where runners complete 5.3 km laps to make distances from 5 km up to ultra, with a finisher medal.
January 2027
A guided 10 km trail run in the Chilterns from Church Farm Cafe, Aldbury, featuring hills, woodland routes, on site parking and bag drop.
Lap-based medal run in St Neots offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a one hour flexible start window and a six hour time limit.
A 43-mile ultra from Wendover to Little Venice mixing trails, roads and canal towpath with GPS tracking, checkpoints, mandatory kit and an 11-hour cutoff.
A 7 hour time challenge around the Northampton Washlands offering flexible lap distances, themed finisher medals from 3 km and distance pins for half marathon and above.
A 10 km accurately measured race at Northampton Racecourse Park featuring a 2.2 km section plus three laps, England Athletics affiliation, on day registration and prizes including a bespoke medal and trophies.
Timed lap event around Grafham Water with 5.3 km laps, flexible start window and a six hour limit; finishers receive a Peacock medal.
February 2027
A 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on mixed woodland tracks, with staggered starts, first aid support, medals and trophies for top finishers. Recommended kit includes trail shoes and a canicross harness; free race photos are provided.