Trail Running calendar near Banham 2026-2027

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

A 10 km trail run from The Voodoo Keller Bar in Chelmsford with a GPX Strava route, a brewery checkpoint offering a drink, and a finishers medal. The event is described as social rather than competitive and is currently on a waiting list.

An obstacle 5k at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, it uses staggered wave starts, has basic on site facilities and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point trail ultraruns through the Stour Valley in Constable Country. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and a 50 km option follows part of the same route; finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and UTMB Index points.

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

Summer charity trail event in Cold Norton offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass, tracks and paths. Aid stations are cupless so participants must bring a cup or bottle. Proceeds support Farleigh Hospice.

Special-edition Rat Race obstacle event at Forest Facility near Stamford, featuring a 4 mile loop with about 60 obstacles, family and teen options, and additional on-site activities. Proceeds support Project Jungle rainforest conservation.

A trail event at the Black Bull near Chelmsford on 16 Aug 2026 offering a 15 mile trail run and a 15 km social hike. The British Heart Foundation is the charity partner and finishers receive a medal and a free drink.

A 22 mile guided trail run from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk Coast. The route follows the Paston Way and passes places linked to the Paston family; organiser ESCAPE trails lists the price as £28.

An evening *10 km* trail run with a published Strava route, limited entry and an event T shirt included. Race numbers are issued on the day, manual timing may be used and results are posted within 48 hours.

A self navigation trail event along the Colne Valley Path with marathon and half marathon distances, stocked aid stations, cupless arrangements, a pre-race shuttle and optional medal choices.

Trail races of 5km and 10km from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station supporting Keeping Abreast charity, with medals for finishers, refreshments, and parking where proceeds are donated.

A trail half marathon from Creasey Park across the Dunstable Downs, run mainly on footpaths and bridleways. The self navigated course includes checkpoints and guide runners, a GPX file, on course drink stations and event facilities.

A Backyard Ultra style 12 hour event at Cadwell Park where runners complete a 6.7 km lap each hour for a potential total of 80.4 km. Categories include solo and pairs plus a six hour non competitive option.

Two self-navigation trail races in Chelmsford on 23 August 2026: the hilly Admiral McHilly Trail of about 16 miles and the flatter Chelmer Trail of about 6 miles, with written route instructions and no course markings.

A last man standing backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop in the grounds of Gosfield School, Essex. Runners repeat the loop on the hour until one remains; the event includes camping, showers, a small aid station and a £150 winner prize.