Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2025-2026

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter offer looped 7 km or 10 km courses with choices on the day from 7k up to ultras. Enjoy scenic trails through woodland, a staffed hub for support, and welcoming pacers.

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the 3rd 10 km trail run at dusk in this Easter Egg edition. Only 30 places, includes a T shirt and post race egg hunt; bring a headtorch and high visibility gear.

Run or walk riverside laps along the Thames at the Eggcellent Easter Orange Run in Runnymede, a flexible multi distance event for all abilities. Choose anything from 3 km to a 7 hour time challenge and earn an Easter egg themed medal.

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

Take on the Mortimer 10km through scenic Berkshire woodlands on Monday 6 April 2026. This undulating two lap off road course features chip timing, medals and a dog friendly canicross start for runners with dogs.

Run the Rose of the Shires, a scenic 54 miles loop from Brixworth Country Park through Salcey Forest, canal towpaths and 21 villages. Mostly off road and a UTMB index 100K, the route offers navigation challenges and relay team entries.

Take on the 50 Mile Grand Slam, a series of four Centurion Running 50 mile events across 2026. Tackle iconic routes from the South Downs to Wendover Woods and earn a special series finish for completing them all.

Take on the South Downs Way 50, a 50 mile trail across iconic chalk ridges from Worthing to Eastbourne. Expect 5700 ft of climbing, sweeping coastal views and a memorable finish with a lap on the Eastbourne Sports Club track.

Run along the banks of the River Thames in Henley with half marathon, 10K and junior races, chip timing, unique medals and free race photos. Event village serves food and drinks and the event supports the Royal Berks Charity.

Tackle the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra around Northampton. Expect mixed trail and road terrain, live GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Spring Run the Seasons Cowdray on April 11 offers scenic trail races across Cowdray Estate and the South Downs, with distances for kids, juniors and adults plus dog friendly CaniRun options. Enjoy varied trails and country views for all abi..

Tackle the rolling hills and chalky trails of the South Downs at the Maverick East Sussex Trail Run in Stanmer Park, with routes from 5 km to 21 km and a climb past Ditchling Beacon. Scenic, timed and medal for finishers.

Join a guided trail marathon through the Chilterns and Ridgeway into Wendover Woods, tackling rolling hills and technical single track while qualified run leaders steer small ability groups. Midway refreshments and a wooden Run the Wild fin..

Run the picturesque grounds of Haughley Park on 12 April 2026 with distances from 5k to ultra for all abilities. Limited to 300 runners, the event features lap formats, a bespoke finisher medal and a friendly community atmosphere.

Tackle the Brighton Trail Marathon, a 42 km off road adventure from Stanmer Park across the South Downs to a Hove Lawns finish. Expect woodland and chalk tracks, a climb up Ditchling Beacon and spectacular coastal views.

Join the inaugural High Lodge Wild Trail Runs in Thetford Forest on 12 April 2026 with chip timed 5 km and 10 km options for juniors and adults. Fully supported, all finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise, a snack and a drink.

Set off from Windsor Racecourse on looped 10 km, 25 km and 50 km routes that sweep through Windsor Great Park, past Windsor Castle and along the Thames Path. Fully signed and supported with rest stops, catering and app tracking for walkers..

Run the Chiltern Ridge Classic 51K with 996m of climb across Ashridge, Ivinghoe Beacon and The Ridgeway from Berkhamsted Castle to Wendover. A UTMB Index event limited to 400 runners with a fully marked course and aid stations.