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Point to point downhill 10K road race from Baitings Reservoir to Sowerby Bridge, featuring over 700 feet of net descent.

Three hour backyard trail challenge in the Surrey Hills, where runners complete as many 5K laps as possible. Date Friday 27th November, 2026 Distance 5K Location Peaslake Community Hall Town/City Peaslake Area Surrey Start postcode GU5 9RR Start time 6:00pm Organiser Mick Cain Website Enter Now View all races for Nov 2026 Enter Now The STAR Backyard Peaslake is the first event in Surrey Trek and Run's new Backyard Trail Event series, with future events planned at Holmbury St Mary and Shere.

19 Jun 2026 Historic ultra for solos and teams... The William Wallace Running Festival returns to Stirling on 10 October 2026, bringing together ultra runners, relay teams and recreational participants for a day of endurance running set against some of Scotland's most historic landscapes. At the heart of the festival is the William Wallace Ultra, a challenging 70K route that can be completed either as a solo runner or as part of a relay team.

19 Jun 2026 Private trails in County Durham... The Lambton Castle Summer Trail Runs return on 16 August 2026, giving runners the rare opportunity to explore the private grounds of the historic Lambton Estate in County Durham. Organised by Wild Deer Events, the popular trail running event offers 5 mile, 10 mile and 15 mile distances, allowing runners to choose a challenge that suits their experience and ambitions.

19 Jun 2026 Run for wildlife conservation... The all new Run Wild at London Zoo launches 20 September 2026 with a unique opportunity to run through one of London's most famous attractions before it opens to the public, combining race day excitement with support for wildlife conservation. Participants can choose between a 5K race and a family friendly 1 mile event.

19 Jun 2026 Ultra adventures through rural England... The Foxton Hound Ultra returns on 15 August 2026, offering runners a choice of 50K and 100K ultra distance challenges through the countryside surrounding Market Harborough. Organised by Race Harborough, both races start and finish at Winwick Hall and follow significant sections of the Harborough Round long distance footpath.

10K charity road race in Ipswich featuring a multi lap course around Christchurch Park on smooth pathways with a flat parkland route and measured distance. Date Sunday 21st February, 2027 Distance 10K Location Christchurch Park Town/City Ipswich Area Suffolk Start postcode IP4 2BX Start time 9:30am The Ipswich Town 10K Charity Fun Run is a 10K road race in Ipswich, Suffolk, based at Christchurch Park.

18 Jun 2026 Forest trails in summer sunshine... Runners will return to the trails of Cannock Chase Forest on 5 July 2026 as the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10K take place in their new summer slot. Traditionally held during the autumn, the event has moved to July, giving participants the chance to experience the forest under summer conditions.

18 Jun 2026 Gravel running arrives in Royal Deeside... A new addition to Scotland's endurance calendar is set to arrive in Royal Deeside next summer as the inaugural explorr Gravel Running Festival takes place in Banchory from 28 to 30 August 2026. Positioned on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, the three day event will bring together gravel running, gravel cycling and outdoor culture in a festival setting designed to celebrate adventure sport and the landscapes of north east Scotland.

18 Jun 2026 New closed road race launches... A new addition to the South West running calendar arrives in 2026 (5 July) as the English Riviera Race makes its debut as part of the English Riviera Sports Festival in Torquay. The event will take place on a fully closed road course in the centre of the popular seaside town, giving runners the opportunity to race on smooth tarmac roads without traffic.