Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2026-2027

Guided 15 miles trail run from Exceat along the Seven Sisters, South Downs Way and Cuckmere River to Cuckmere Haven, led by Trail Run Explorers.

Race 5 of Pitsea RC's Crown to Crown series is a measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park on 12 Aug 2026 featuring bridleway trails and onsite safety measures.

A sold out multi-terrain 5 km race at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 12 August 2026 with bespoke medals, limited parking, and a virtual completion option.

A beach-based 10 km race on the low-tide sands of Worthing and Shoreham beaches, starting and finishing at the Coast Cafe on 13 August 2026.

Four-event summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids race on a flat off road traffic free course with chip timing and medals.

Midweek Chasing Numbers at The Last Hop in Staines is a flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options.

Seven hour timed event on the River Thames near Egham offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with medals, goody bags and aid stations.

Two TRA licensed trail ultras of 50k and 100k around Market Harborough with GPX navigation, checkpoints, on course aid and tracking.

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills finishing with a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery, including a drink and on‑site pizza options.

Off road half marathon in Henfield on 16 August 2026 with riverside and disused railway sections, flint paths and stiles; facilities include changing rooms and free parking.

A guided social trail run on a 10 mile loop through the ancient droves of Mildenhall and Lakenheath, with run leaders, scenic stops and post run refreshments.

Evening trail events in Chelmsford on 17 Aug 2026 offering a 10 km trail run, a 10 km social hike and a timed 15 km hike supporting the British Heart Foundation.

A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

An evening trail race of **10 km** on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.

A seven hour timed event on 21 August 2026 at Wraysbury with lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.

A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

About 52 miles across the South Downs National Park, a circular challenge from Plumpton Agricultural College visiting Lewes, Glynde and Alfriston with about 7,000 feet of ascent.

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.

The La Boucle des 2 Caps will take place in Wissant on Saturday 22 August 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.