Quest for the Golden Carrot
Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026 Corby, Northamptonshire

Run Rabbit Trail Festival | Quest for the Golden Carrot

The ultimate quest! Complete all 3 challenges (Headlight Hop 10K, Thump Trail Half AND Trail Mix Challenge 25K) and earn eligibility for the Carrot Dash. Will you bring home the Golden Carrot?

Entries close Wed 6 May

Sign up for £75

  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
Deene Park, Corby
Quest for the Golden Carrot

11:00

Age 17 & over

£75

  • 56.1 km trail running

Event overview

Set on the beautiful and picturesque Deene Park Estate, near Corby, the festival consists of three separate running challenges that can be done as standalone events, or combined together as 'The Quest for the Golden Carrot' - so there's something for everyone!

As well as the running, there's an inspirational speaker, food, and live music on the Saturday evening, plus free camping for everyone who enters an event. The aim is to bring runners of different levels and expertise together to share the experience of their encounters over the two days. Individual goals are different, so everyone has a story to tell. In addition to the entertainment on offer.

It’s sure to be a memory-making event!

Highlights

  • Beautiful trail routes through countryside, fields and quiet rural paths
  • Multiple distances to suit all abilities and goals, including The Quest
  • Friendly, inclusive festival atmosphere with strong community feel
  • Clearly marked courses with excellent on-route support
  • Event village with facilities, food and post-run buzz
  • Ideal for beginners and experienced trail runners alike
  • Well-organised, stress-free race experience
  • Great opportunity to explore new trails and run somewhere different

This event is part of Run Rabbit Trail Festival.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Spectators

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Sleeping facilities
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations

Overview

Set within the stunning Deene Park Estate, the Run Rabbit Trail Festival routes weave through rolling countryside, woodland and farmland on a varied, multi-terrain course. Expect a constantly changing run underfoot, with undulating trails, scenic views and a mix of fast sections and challenging hills that keep every distance engaging.

Route highlights

  • Set in the picturesque Deene Park estate with expansive countryside views
  • Multi-terrain running: woodland trails, farmland tracks, grass, and hard-packed paths
  • Rolling hills and undulating terrain to test strength and pacing
  • Scenic woodland sections paired with open stretches across the estate
  • Variety across events: 5K loops, a twilight 10K and a two-lap half marathon
  • Trail Mix Challenge features five different 5K routes, each hour on the hour
  • Half marathon follows a two-lap course with consistent elevation and changing views
  • Sections include quiet country road crossings, fully marshalled for safety
  • A dynamic course designed to suit both first-time trail runners and experienced athletes

  • Bar
  • Camping
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Deene Park
Deene
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 3EG
UK

  • Camping
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Trophy

Included

Race perks

  • Finisher medal for every event you complete
  • Extra “bling” if you take on the full Quest (all 3 races)
  • Trophies/prizes for top finishers (incl. Golden Carrot race for Quest runners)
  • Free race photos

Festival experience

  • Free camping (Saturday night) for entrants
  • Live music and entertainment on Saturday evening
  • Inspirational speaker(s)
  • A proper community trail-running vibe across the weekend

On-site support & facilities

  • Food and bar available on site
  • Aid stations
  • Medical support
  • Toilets, showers and basic camping facilities

The events

  • Fully organised, multi-distance trail races (10K, half marathon, 25K challenge)
  • Marked courses across mixed terrain (woodland, hills, estate trails)
  • Option to race one event or build a full weekend challenge (56.1K Quest)

There really isn’t a challenge quite like The Quest.Big distances, serious hills and, if you are to walk away with the Golden Carrot.. you’ll need lightning speed. Brian Corcoran – Co-Founder, RRTF

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

Entry fees

Entry fee

£75.00

Other races at event

  • Sat 9 May
  • #1 of 4
Deene Park, Corby
Trail Mix Challenge

11:00

Age 17 & over

£40

  • 25 km trail running
  • Sat 9 May
  • #2 of 4
Deene Park, Corby
Headlight Hop

18:30

Age 15 & over

£20

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 10 May
  • #3 of 4
Deene Park, Corby
Thump Trail Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£30

  • 21.1 km trail running
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