Northampton
Trail Running Calendar near Northampton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Northampton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 85 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
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.
A six-hour self-paced lap event at Ryton Pools Country Park with a 3.3 mile runnable loop, canicross and rucking options, tiered entry fees and a charitable donation to Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity.
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 six hour lap event at Daventry Country Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they choose within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are allowed and the route is mostly crushed stone with on-site parking, a cafe and toilets.
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.
A scenic 10 mile race in Milton Keynes that follows riverside parkland and passes through the narrow Cattle Creep tunnel, with canicross friendly provisions and chip timing.
Time challenge at Northampton Active offering flexible distances from 3km to ultra, a zebra themed medal, goody bags and aid stations.
Valentines run at Riverside Park St Neots with a lap format from one 5.3 km lap to ultra distances within a six hour limit.
A 7 hour time challenge at Northampton Active offering flexible distances from 3 km to ultra with medals, goody bags, aid stations and distance pins.
Lap-based timed event around Grafham Water offering distances from 5 km up to ultramarathon with a six hour limit and a bespoke finisher medal.
March 2027
Trail races of 10 km and half marathon around Pitsford Water with marked routes, water stations, on-course first aid and prizes for top finishers.
Timed lap based event on a 5.3 km out and back course around Regatta Meadow in St Neots allowing entrants to choose how many laps to complete.
A night-time trail 10 km at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry where a head torch is required and Petzl demo kit is expected, with woodland and meadow terrain that is undulating but not hilly.
A six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park where participants complete as many 3.3 mile laps as they wish, with medal or tree token finish options.
A 7 hour time challenge around the Northampton Washlands offering distances from 3km to ultra, with medals, pins, goody bags and aid stations on maintained paths.
April 2027
A 28 mile (45 km) out and back on the traffic free Brampton Valley Way where runners choose a start end to represent Leicestershire or Northamptonshire, with two dark tunnels requiring a torch.