Basildon
Trail Running Calendar near Basildon 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Basildon for 2026-2027! We've gathered 92 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Torchlit 5 km charity trail on 11 Nov 2026, supporting Whizz Kidz with a countryside route and a pub finish; places are limited.
LUCA XC Race 2 is scheduled at Wimbledon Common, London on 11 Nov 2026, organised by London Unis and Colleges Athletics with start lists and scores published.
A 6 mile night trail in Hatfield Peverel with self navigation and a written route; head torch and mobile required and minimum age 16.
Day 2 of a five day running series at Gravesend Cyclopark on a measured 8.5 km loop, offering distances from 5 miles to ultra with seven hour timed sessions and coloured medals.
A 15k trail run at Trifarm near Boreham on 21 Nov 2026, over 95% off road on public footpaths and bridleways with on site parking and water points.
A road and trail race at Lee Valley VeloPark on 28 November 2026 featuring an individual multi-lap format and a separate six-person mixed relay; spectator entry is free.
Trail event near Chelmsford on 29 Nov 2026 with two unsigned narrative routes of about 8.6 and 5.5 miles; proceeds support Centre Point Charity.
December 2026
Essex Vets XC Championships in Epping Forest on 12 December 2026 features a single 8km course with veteran races and an £8 entry fee.
Sold out festive Reindeer run on the Flitch Way with 5.3 km laps and options from 5 km to a six hour challenge.
A full marathon run entirely inside the Croydon IKEA store, completed as multiple laps over 26.2 miles with a six hour cut off and limited to 100 runners.
A hilly off-road 5 mile trail race in Lesnes Abbey Woods with manual timing, a 90-minute cut-off, and awards for the first three men and women.
A self navigation night trail of about 6 miles around Littley Green with a secret checkpoint, cryptic clue bonuses, vouchers and quirky prizes.
A social 12k run in Chelmsford on 19 December 2026 with a GPX Strava route, brewery checkpoint drink, finish bar drink, crisps and a Christmas finisher medal.
Trail races over 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon around Wimbledon Common with marked routes, chip timing, on-course marshals and an event village in Roehampton Vale.
A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
An off-road Boxing Day race at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists compete over muddy multi-lap courses for the Markham Cup.
A Boxing Day running event organised by Pitsea Running Club at Westley Heights Country Park on Saturday 26 December.