Rugby
Trail Running Calendar near Rugby 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rugby for 2026-2027! We've gathered 57 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 7 hour time challenge in the Northampton Washlands with flexible distances from 3 km to 50 km, medals, distance pins, goody bags and aid stations.
A 5 mile out and back night and dawn race through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting, required headtorches, medals and finish line refreshments.
A six-hour lap event at Salcey Forest where participants choose how many 3.5-mile loops to run. Dogs and rucking are allowed, a reduced parking rate is available, and there are options for charity donations or a tree token instead of a medal.
A 10k night trail at Salcey Forest on a marked two lap crushed stone route that can be slippery in wet weather. A head or chest torch is required, Petzl will provide demo kit, and a canicross option runs ten minutes before the main field.
December 2026
Lap based Santa Run on the scenic Stratford Greenway with a 5.3 km loop, flexible distances, and a bespoke finisher's medal.
Seasonal trail races through Salcey Forest on 13 December 2026 offer 10k, 5k and a 1.2 km junior run. The event uses mostly flat forest trails, awards bespoke medals and prizes, welcomes seasonal fancy dress and raises funds for Shelter.
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.
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.
A six hour looped trail at Beacon Hill Country Park on a 3.3 mile course with a sharp climb out and a descent back, flexible lap distances, dog friendly and GPX available.
March 2027
Fully marked trail races of 10k and half marathon around Pitsford Water from Brixworth Country Park, with water stations, mandatory kit requirements and finish medals.
A 10 km night trail at Coombe Abbey Park on 9 March 2027, run after dark with a mandatory head torch; on-course water, parking and an option for a tree-planting token instead of a medal.
Six hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park on a new winter route with a 3.3 mile lap; run as many laps as you like and choose a medal or a tree token.
Repeat the same 6.71 km loop every hour on Beacon Hill until one runner remains; includes a full open-ended format and a 12 hour taster with support between laps.