Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2026-2027

Run the Seasons at Cowdray on 26 June offers scenic 5km and 10km routes plus kids and caniRun options across polo lawns, Cowdray Ruins and the South Downs. Finishers get unique stacking medals, free photos and a BBQ, bar and prize hampers.

Tackle a full marathon distance over three days at the Colworth Marathon Challenge. Run a 5-mile trail, an 8.1-mile cross-country, and a 13.1-mile half marathon on the Colworth Estate. Free camping and family entertainment add to the weeken..

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon with lap options for heavy half and ultra. Aid station, baggage area and secure parking are provided and finishers receive a bespoke or lucky dip medal.

Five scenic trail routes from 5km to 52km explore the forests and hills of the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way. The event features marked courses, outpost support, and a bring-your-own-cup policy. Runners receive timing, a finisher's medal..

Explore the Thames Valley trails at the Marlow Trail Run. Choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon on an all trail course. Every finisher receives a themed medal and free race photos.

TrailFest offers a day of trail running on the forest paths of Salcey Forest, with four distances from 10 km to 50 km. The cupless event has generous cut-off times and is accessible by car or public transport. All finishers receive a medal.

Run a multi-terrain 5km or 10km course starting from the 3 Brewers Brewery in Hatfield. Every finisher gets a medal, a drink, and a souvenir pint cup. The event takes place on 28 June 2026.

The Housedean Half is a new trail running event in the South Downs, starting from a working farm. Runners can choose a half marathon or a 10K course featuring gentle ascents and scenic farmland views. The event includes comprehensive suppor..

This point-to-point ultra follows the unique Hangers Way path through Hampshire's steep wooded hills and villages. Starting at Alice Holt Country Park and finishing at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, the 50K course is fully signed and support..

Explore the scenic South Downs on this 10k trail run from Peacehaven. The undulating route takes in bridleways, the South Downs Way, and the historic Greenwich Meridian Trail. Participants receive a bespoke medal, photos, and refreshments.

The Midsummer Munro is a half marathon held at Box Hill Fort in Surrey. The event takes place in late June. Runners can register online until the day of the race.

The Aldbury 5 is a classic 5-mile cross country run through Ashridge Forest. This event has been a fixture for over 30 years. It finishes with prizes sponsored by the local Greyhound Inn.

Join a guided 10km trail run through the Devil's Punchbowl, a unique natural amphitheatre in Surrey. The group runs together on hilly trails, pausing for views. It's a social run, not a race.

Run the full 82 mile Essex Way from Epping tube to Harwich lighthouse over challenging trails and country lanes. Enjoy supported checkpoints, GPS tracking and a 24 hour finish window for an epic route across Essex.

Event Overview The Serpent Trail is a trail running event offering five distances: 100km, 75km, 50km, 20km, and 10km. It takes place on a long-distance trail through countryside in the South East of England, within the South Downs National..

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

The Fen Gallop features flat 10k and 4-mile multi-terrain races on country paths around Willingham. Both events start and finish at the recreation ground. A chipped timing system is used for all participants.

A scenic half marathon on the historic Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire. The hilly, fully-marked trail route connects Wendover and Princes Risborough, passing through the Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve.

Community road races of 10K, 5K and a 1K children's race near Much Hadham, organised by The Bishop's Stortford High School. Traffic free measured courses with chip timing, finisher T-shirts or an option to have a tree planted.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026: a 15 mile route that includes the nature reserve and a 5 mile trail. The event is organised by Wadhurst Runners, supports the KSSAA, and features medals, t shirts, cake and beer.