Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2025-2026

Take on the Viper 5 Mile autumn trail in the dark around Mill Green, an atmospheric night run with just 50 places. This self sufficient event requires headtorches and phones, and finishes back at The Viper for a well earned drink and food.

Challenge your navigation at Uckfield KNC on Thursday 23 October. Join Southdowns Orienteers for a 60 minute score orienteering event with limited places and fun for juniors and seniors.

Choose your distance on the day from 7 km up to a 40 mile ultra on scenic mixed trail and road loops around Chalfont Park. Drop bags, pacers and crew are welcome and there is an aid station plus a trained medic on site for support.

The La Trouill'howeeen - Élinghen will take place in Élinghen on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Beachy Head Marathon is one of the largest off-road marathons in the UK, renowned for its stunning and challenging course through the South Downs National Park. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it attracts runners, joggers,..

Run scenic circular routes along the north River Blackwater estuary with 26.5 mile and 18 mile options near Heybridge Essex. Enjoy checkpoint snacks, a finish meal and a finisher certificate on this friendly LDWA event.

Run through scenic Epping Forest on Saturday 25 October 2025 with a Half Marathon or 10K on varied natural trails. Chip timed, fully marked and dog friendly with aid stations and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Thames Trail Ultra, a scenic 47 mile point to point run from Iffley to Henley on Thames. Enjoy mainly off road riverside trails, friendly checkpoints and a welcoming finish with showers and hot drinks.

Tackle the Stort30, a scenic 30 mile ultramarathon along the River Stort and Lee navigation from Bishop's Stortford. Mostly grassy trail with muddy sections, aid every five miles and finish line clubhouse facilities.

Thames Path Trail Run : Windsor Racecourse, 26 October 2025 The Thames Path Trail Run takes place at Windsor Racecourse on 26 October 2025. The route follows sections of the Thames and nearby countryside. Distances offered: 21km 16km No do..

Trail Run Canterbury is a Canterbury-based trail and multi-terrain running event anchored at St Edmund’s School on St Thomas Hill. It offers three distances: 5.5, 10 and 20 miles. The route winds along trails around the edge of Canterbury,..

Timed 4 or 6 hour challenge on a scenic 5.3 km multi terrain lap through Ferry Meadows, with aid station support and a bespoke finisher medal. Cupless event so bring your own bottle and virtual places are available.

Join the Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night run through woodland trails at Irchester Country Park offering a 5k race and 2k family fun run. Expect costumed marshals, spooky atmosphere, medals, chocolate treats and fancy dress prizes.

Join Plough and Harroween, a 5 mile Halloween night trail through Friston Forest on 31 October, starting and finishing at the Plough and Harrow in Litlington. Fancy dress, head torch and trail shoes required; medals, prizes and a pub drink..

Event details The Halloween Trail is a narrative trail race on 31 October 2025. The course is described as about 8.5ish miles and follows a circular route around the town of Maldon. The route is approximately 95% off road and covers a varie..

The The Maverick Dark Hampshire will take place in Farnham on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run between 5 and 15 kilometers.

Event overview The Chiltern Ridge Winter 50K is a single-loop trail race held in the Chilterns, with the start and finish at Berkhamsted Cricket Club. The next edition is on 1 November 2025. The event distance is 50K with approximately 800..

The ZigZag Catherine Wheel Canter is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants can choose from various distances including 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, 50k ultra, or..

Run 50 miles on an athletics track at Fireworks 50, a small field limited to 50 entrants with festival vibes, music, free tea and cake and a bespoke medal. Enjoy traffic free laps, aid stations and fireworks as dusk falls.

Join a guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills with Run The Wild, grouped by ability and suitable for runners who can cover 5 km non stop. Finish with a Tring Brewery tour, beer tasting and a bottle to take home.