Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2026-2027

Track-based running at Wodson Park in Ware, with distances from *5k* to a 6 hour challenge on a 400 metre athletics track, chip timing, aid stations, and on-track viewing for supporters.

Northampton 5k, 10k and Junior race takes place at Sixfields Stadium on Sunday 31st May 2026. The races start and finish inside the stadium before moving onto closed roads around Northampton.

Community fundraising runs at Dunorlan Park offering 3k and 5k routes over mixed grassy terrain with some inclines. The event supports Cancer Research UK with listed entry prices and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

A guided trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills starting and finishing in Guildford. The 13 miles route features St Martha's Church, Shere and sections of the North Downs Way and is run in a steady group pace with torches and optional..

A timed riverside event on a 5.3 km out and back Thames course where runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit. Ten pound entry supports the Rays of Sunshine charity and a double sided medal is awarded.

An evening marathon that follows canals, waterfalls, vineyards, woodland and coastal saltmarshes, running from early evening into the night. Registration for the 2026 edition is closed.

A backyard ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete a 4.167 miles loop each hour until one person remains. 6 and 12 hour timed options are available; the open event uses chip timing and offers a £500 prize.

A 24-hour relay at Wasing Park, Reading on 6–7 June 2026 with Solo, Pair, and Team entries on an 8 km trail lap, event camping and an event village, plus charity entry options and tiered team pricing.

Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm in Chilton Candover is a private, sold out backyard ultra on a 6.706 km loop around Godsfield Copse. Runners repeat a 4.16666 mile lap each hour until only one runner completes the next lap.

Run laps through Denbies Wine Estate in the Fire Horse Run, a timed off road challenge on an undulating 5.3 km loop with distances from 5 km to ultra. Pick as many laps as you like within a seven hour window for a flexible, scenic race day.

A 46 mile (74 km) annual run or walk around Cambridgeshire that starts and finishes at RAF Wyton, visiting four former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Options include solo completion or team relay with eight checkpoints on the route.

The La Fores'trail will take place in Guines on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 13 and 43 kilometers.

Experience the beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this relaxed midsummer sunset run. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a fully stocked aid station.

A three-race one-mile series at Jubilee Retreat on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2026, begun in 2009 to fund the Orion clubhouse. A reduced series rate is available and age-category and team trophies are awarded, with the third race part of t..

The Pretty Muddy 5k at Cassiobury Park is a mixed-terrain obstacle course featuring muddy climbs, crawls and slides. The event is for ages 13 and over, runs in staggered waves, and includes on-site facilities plus fundraising support and a..

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Willen Lake on 06 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide through timed waves. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply, with on-site facilities and accessibility support available.

A 5k Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Prospect Park, Reading, featuring grass terrain, steep slopes and woodland sections. Obstacles include climbing, crawling and sliding; participants must be 13 or older and events support Cancer Research..

A narrative, self-navigation trail race of about 7 miles on 6 June 2026, run under UK Athletics rules with a permit from the Trail Running Association. Race HQ is in the fete field and each entry includes a £3 tea tent voucher.

A multi-distance event around the village of Ousden in Suffolk, based at the Suffolk Running Centre. Options range from 5k to ultra with aid stations every 10k, on-site parking and a bespoke finisher medal.