Trail Running calendar near Basildon 2026-2027

A 50 mile point to point trail run along the North Downs Way from Farnham to Knockholt Pound, with about 1,700 m of climb and six aid stations. The course covers the first 50 miles of the NDW100 and is part of the 50 Mile Grand Slam.

Compton Harriers stage the Compton Downland Challenge on 16 May 2026 with a multi-terrain full marathon (26.8 miles) and a 16 mile route across the Berkshire Downs. The event includes aid stations, a seven hour limit and a hand-thrown finis..

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

Take on the Reigate Priory Park 10K on 17 May 2026, a measured four lap cross country route through scenic Priory Park. Open to ages 15 and over, this England Athletics affiliated race supports Sport In Mind and offers medals and trophies.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Stort10 '26 at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026 offers scenic 10 and 5 mile off road loops through farm tracks and woodland with a friendly low key vibe. Finishers get a medal and a premium T shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Take on 18 miles of scenic Suffolk countryside from Nowton Park to Clare Castle Country Park, running or walking at your own pace. With a friendly atmosphere, medal for all finishers and support for St Nicholas Hospice, this is a challenge..

A guided 36 mile run along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. Led by qualified run leaders, the event is not a race and entry is priced at £35.

A three day urban orienteering weekend in Canterbury from 22 to 24 May 2026 featuring a Friday prologue, a city race through historic streets, and sprint races on the University of Kent campus.

City-centre orienteering in Canterbury offering 5k and 5 mile individual time trial races with maps and basic navigation guidance, live results, prizes and on-site refreshments.

Four point to point races across the South Downs National Park finishing at Beachy Head, on mainly non technical, runnable trails. The event features marked routes, aid stations, live GPS tracking and finisher medals.

A multi-distance trek and trail run from Richmond to Brighton on 23 to 24 May 2026, with supported 100 km, 75 km, 58 km, 42 km, 33 km, 25 km and 10 km routes. Options include Ultra March, Trailblazerz and midpoint camping.

A Surrey trail running event on 23 May 2026 offering 20K, 41K and 62K routes that all finish at Burys Field, Godalming, with marked courses, regular aid stations and an 11 hour cutoff policy.

A single loop trail race in the South Downs National Park starting and finishing in Eastbourne. The 13.5 mile course follows the South Downs Way via Friston Forest, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head with 2,000 feet of elevation.

Run the scenic Richmond Park Marathon, a 26.2 mile trail race through ancient woodlands and open parkland over three laps. UK Athletics affiliated and charity supported, it offers chip timing, aid stations and medals for all finishers.

Queen of the Suburbs Ultra invites runners to explore Ealing's greenways, towpaths and parks with 50k and 25k single loop options. Expect a Horsenden Hill climb with city views to Wembley and a friendly local race atmosphere.

Join the Rebellion 10km at Riverwoods, Marlow on 25 May 2026 for a scenic trail run along the Thames including a crossing of Marlow Bridge. Finishers get a medal, a Rebellion beer or non alcoholic alternative and a pint cup.

A 50 km multi terrain ultramarathon in Maidenhead on a fully signed single lap route along the Thames Path, Jubilee River and the Green Way. The race includes chip timing, live tracking, four aid stations and a finisher medal.

Tackle the full Ridgeway in an 86 mile point to point trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones, with rugged views, checkpoints and solid race support. Limited field makes this a classic long distance test for experienced trail runners.

Run 50 km along the scenic River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge, mostly flat towpaths and trails with a final lap on the athletics track. Live timing, aid stations and bag transfer make this a tidy and rewarding ultramarathon.