Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic trail 10K or half marathon through Alexandra Gardens with distant views of Windsor Castle. Chip timed results, free race photos and a lively event village make this a great day out for runners and supporters.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

Run the scenic but testing Woldingham Full and Half Marathon on 30 August 2026 along the North Downs Way. Pick the half or the full for wooded trails, steep climbs and a finishers medal with goody bag and race t shirt.

Run Ickworth Park's woodland and meadows at sunset with 5 km and 10 km trail options, chip timing and finisher medals. Carry a torch, wear grippy shoes and enjoy a cupless, scenic evening race on the National Trust estate.

Run along the Thames at the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K and Junior Race starting and finishing at Temple Island Meadows. Enjoy a scenic mixed terrain course, themed medal, free photos and an event village with food and charity options.

South Coast Ultra Challenge on 5 and 6 Sep 2026 follows the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel, with views of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters. Tackle a continuous 100 km or split it over two days with camping and full support.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Join a guided 10 km evening trail run around Silent Pool and the North Downs for a social, scenic group outing. Runs take place at dusk or by headtorch in darker months, at a relaxed guided pace with kit support and a post run refreshment.

Run the Summer Boudicca Way 50 km Ultra on 12 September 2026, a scenic trail from Diss to Norwich through classic Norfolk countryside. Limited to 250 runners, the race offers checkpoints, hot food at the finish and a medal.

Run around Bewl Water in Kent on scenic, undulating wooded trails and quiet country lanes. Distances from 10 km to 50 km suit all ambitions and the marathon was named a Runners World top 10 UK marathon.

Run the Thames Path towpath from Putney/Fulham to Henley on Thames with distances from 10 km to 100 km and options for continuous or two day stages. Enjoy riverside scenery, support stops, camping and a lively weekend festival of river even..

The Trail Côte d'Opale en Pas de Calais will take place in Wimereux from Saturday 12 September 2026 to Sunday 13 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 83 kilometers.

Run 10k, 21k or 42k through the Surrey Hills on 12 September 2026, starting at Shere Recreation Ground. Scenic, multi terrain routes with big views, chip timed results, on course support and a lively event village for finishers and fans.

Run the scenic, hilly Farnham Pilgrim Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 in the Surrey Hills, starting at The Sands Recreation Ground. Enjoy off road, multi surface trails, plentiful aid stations, marshals and sweeping views.

Choose 30k or 15k at Rye Ancient Trails and run through the High Weald AONB with woodland, orchards, lanes and coastal views. This hilly scenic challenge supports The Oliver Curd Trust and finishes with local hospitality.

Join the Alf Shrubb Memorial in Slinfold on 13 September 2026 for scenic trail 10k and 5k races plus kids events. Adult races are chip timed, finishers get a replica world record medal and proceeds support local village causes.

Run 13.1 miles through the beautiful woodland and lakes of Richmond Park in this scenic half marathon. Enjoy varied trails, park views and a friendly atmosphere as you tackle rolling terrain and finish back at Sheen Gate.

Run a single loop 50 mile through the scenic Chiltern Hills with about 1700 m of climb and riverside views. Fully marked route with staffed aid stations and medical cover makes this a rewarding, serious ultramarathon.

The Lucky Horseshoe on 19 Sept 2026 invites runners to tackle 5k to ultra routes across the Gallops and Golding Hills near Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy friendly aid stations, included parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Triple Trail linking three scenic Kent routes with 25 km, 50 km or 100 km options, finishing at Loddington Farm. Enjoy a lively race village with food, camping, recovery services and evening entertainment.