Trail Running calendar near Barking 2026-2027

A countryside walking event from Blackmore Village Hall offering 26 miles as a figure of 8 and an 18 miles option, with checkpoints, food at controls and a finish meal. Part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge.

A guided 10 km trail run through High Lodge in Thetford Forest, led at a conversational pace with group placement by ability. Mostly flat mixed terrain with a couple of small hills and practical tips on trail running.

A Halloween themed night time run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026 offering 5k and 2k family runs, finishers medals, Halloween treats, free event photos and prizes for top 3 men and women in the 5k.

The Plough and Harroween trail run will take place in Litlington on Friday 30 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a single loop trail race from Berkhamsted covering 50 km with 800 m ascent, a fully marked route, three aid stations and a nine hour limit.

A Halloween themed *6.66 km* trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.

Night laps by head torch through Alice Holt Forest with three route lengths, one refuel outpost per lap, free parking and a metal finisher medal.

Evening Halloween trail run at Hogmoor with kids 3.3K, adult 6.6K or 10K options, a canicross race, spooky features and medals for finishers.

A timed, lap-based run along the Itchen Way in Winchester with 2.62 mile loops, a seven hour limit, flexible start times, an aid station with vegan options, and a bespoke finisher's medal.

Coastal trail running on West Wittering Beach with 15.3k, 10k and 5k routes across sandy flats and short trails, chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal. Canicross is accommodated and the course is clearly signposted.

Forest trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run over a multi-lap 10 km course with varied, hilly terrain and on-site facilities for spectators.

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.

An after dark multi terrain 10 km and 5 km event in Leigh on Sea with chip timing, mandatory headtorches and sustainably sourced finishers medals.

Night and dawn five mile runs in Market Harborough that pass through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel. Headtorch required, entries are £23 single or £40 for both, and all finishers receive interlinking medals.

Two days of marathon and half marathon races around Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on 6 and 7 November 2026, with multi-lap clockwise courses, on-course water and toilets, enforced time limits, and bespoke finisher medals.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

Trail runs from Goodwood Racecourse into the South Downs National Park with three distance choices and canicross options. The course mixes forest tracks, bridleways and single-track trails with coastal and downland views on clear days.

Night trail running at Stonor Park on 7 November 2026 with three marked routes of 7 km, 13 km and 17 km across Chiltern Hills estate trails. Runners should carry a head torch, bring a refillable cup and note one outpost on the middle and lo..

A winter obstacle race in Brentwood, Essex featuring muddy courses across farmland, woodland and lakes. Distances range from about 6 km to 24 km with dozens to hundreds of natural and man made obstacles and chip timing for participants.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire countryside starting from Leighton Buzzard. Choose between a classic half marathon or a metric distance featuring canal towpaths, woods, and rolling hills.