Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2026-2027

Scenic Takeley 10 km road race on 6 September 2026 with a one mile children's fun run, chip timing, finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.

Community led 10 km trail at Dummer Down Farm with chip timing, post run food and brewery drinks, a race village and a donation to Mind.

Trail half marathon and 10 km at Lullingstone Country Park on 6 Sep 2026 with two loops, water station, marshals and a finisher medal.

Guided 10 km trail run around Silent Pool near Guildford, following parts of the North Downs Way and Netley Heath forest. Sessions run at dusk or at night with headtorches in a led group and a recommended pace of about 10 min per mile.

Evening 10 km trail run at Trifarm on mostly off road public footpaths and bridleways, part of a four race 2026 series with GPX route and on site parking.

A timed, lap-based Friday run along the Thames with flexible rock up and run starts; the £10 affiliated entry is donated to Rays of Sunshine and participants receive a double-sided charity medal.

A 100 km team endurance trek across the South Downs in September 2026, combining checkpoints, support crews and fundraising for The Gurkha Welfare Trust.

A 50 km ultra on 12 September 2026 following the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, passing Roman sites and South Norfolk villages. Limited to 250 places and licensed by the Trail Runners Association.

A biannual trail race around Bewl Water in Kent offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra routes with extensive lakeside trail and lane sections.

A multi-distance walk, jog and run along the River Thames from Putney Bridge to Henley in September 2026 and 2027. Distances span **10 km** to **100 km** with rest stops, catering, medical support and GPS tracking via an event app.

Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; 6 and 12 hour time limited options are available.

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 110 kilometers.

Trail running in the Surrey Hills with 10k, 21k and 42k routes on chip timed, well marked courses, aid stations and finisher medals. Starts and finishes at Shere Recreation Ground with free parking and an event village.

A charity ultramarathon along the Thames from Upminster to Southend offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes on mainly tarmac and hard trails. Organised by c2c to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK with checkpoints and on-course medical support.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile ultra on the John Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire, run as a single loop to be completed within 24 hours with 1,219 metres of ascent and seven aid stations.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

A guided loop trail run around Lewes of about 18 miles with over 2600 ft of ascent, passing Mount Caburn, Firle Beacon and Kingston Ridge.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

A wine-themed running event at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking offering a half marathon and 10 km through vineyards with wine stops, food and live entertainment.