Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2026-2027

Trail races of 10 miles and 5 miles on hard packed paths through Ashdown Forest near Pippingford Park Manor, featuring 1568 ft of climbing, notable downhills and views across The Downs, with medals, winner vouchers and free parking.

Set your own distance goal in this 6-hour trail running challenge. Runners complete as many 5K loops as they can on a scenic, 95% off-road course. Every finisher receives a medal.

A hilly multi loop trail event around Holmbury Hill offering a half marathon and a same day 10 mile option, with six drink stations, first aid support, free parking, and a commemorative medal for finishers.

A 5 km obstacle course at Hylands Park on 19 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across grass and undulating terrain. Entry has a minimum fundraising target and the event is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Day 1 of the Great Barrow Challenge at Suffolk Running Centre offers 5k to ultra distances on flat to undulating trail routes with parking, daily bespoke medals and a cupless water policy.

Enjoy a 10k trail run through Chelmsford featuring a unique brewery checkpoint. This non competitive event includes mid race and finishers drinks along with a commemorative medal for all participants.

Enjoy a flexible seven hour timed challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run as many laps as you choose to earn themed medals and distance pins on a flat and fully signed course.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Priory Park in Bedford on 25 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across grass and tarmac. The event requires participants to be 13 or older and includes a minimum fundraising target.

Experience the scenic beauty of the South Downs Way with trail races starting from Queen Elizabeth Country Park. Choose between three distances featuring woodland paths and panoramic views across Hampshire and Sussex.

A daytime trail event at Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills offering marathon, half marathon, 10K with canic races and 1K/2K kids races; the marathon requires self navigation and all checkpoints must be reached.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 26 July 2026, led at a conversational pace across hard-packed and single-track woodland trails. Parking is charged and trail shoes are recommended.

Flat trail races at Summerleaze Park on 26 July 2026, offering 5K, 10K and a Half Marathon with marked routes, marshals, chip timing and post-race goodies.

A looped trail event from Guildford across the North Downs in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support, camping and shuttle transfers, plus a finishers medal and t shirt.

Interval-based running event in London on 1 August 2026 offering 10x400m and 10x800m formats. Categories include solo, doubles and relay entries with fees from £65 to £165; all entrants must be 18 or older.

Third race of the Forest Five mile series on 1 August 2026, held as Orion Harriers' ELVIS fixture. The event awards individual and team trophies and offers a discounted series rate with age-category aggregate prizes.

Out and back marathon and a half marathon on part of the Vanguard Way near Croydon. Routes pass woodland, the North Downs and Greensand Ridge; the organiser provides race T shirts and post race goody bags.

A club-run *10-mile* multi-terrain race across private lanes, tracks and footpaths in the South Downs with mile markers, two water stations, medals for all finishers and post-race teas and home-made cakes. The event supports The Rosemary Fo..

A 49 mile point to point ultra from Travelodge Oxford Abingdon Road to Henley-on-Thames along the Thames Path, with three checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation and a minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour; finishers receive a bespoke me..

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames from Henley to Kingston with three checkpoints offering food and drink. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical race kit and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.