Trail Running calendar near Birling Gap 2026-2027

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A trail running festival near Petersfield offering five distances from 10 km to 100 km across heathland, woodland and sandy trails. Coach transport to the start, camping, event food and a licensed bar are available.

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

Orion Harriers Forest Five is a Forest Five (mile) race in the 2026 series on 04 July at Jubilee Retreat. The series includes age category and team prizes, offers a reduced three race rate, and has 400 total places.

A muddy obstacle 5k at Kempton Park Racecourse on 4 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and slides with staggered wave starts. The event includes free on-site parking, nearby train and bus links and a minimum fundraising target.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Mote Park in Maidstone features a muddy obstacle course around the lake with some steep inclines. Participants aged 13 and over receive fundraising support, event materials and a medal on completion.

A Backyard Ultra at Chilton Manor Farm on private trails made by local wildlife, featuring open fields, sheltered woodland and views from Bugmore Hill Trig Point. The repeated loop is well signed with an aid station, campsite and on-course..

The The Bishop's Stortford Mitre 10k will take place in Much Hadham on Sunday 5 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026: a 15 mile full round route including the nature reserve and a 5 mile out and back. Organised by Wadhurst Runners with on course marshals, post race cake and beer, and fundraising for KSSA..

Women-only trail running near Denbies Vineyard in Surrey offering 50 km, 25 km, 10 km and a 1 km kids loop. Routes are signed and supported with multiple aid stations and maps plus GPX files available.

Timed multi-lap road event on The Itchen Way in Winchester offering 2.62 mile laps, a seven hour running window, an American theme with costume trophies, and on-course aid with vegan options.

A riverside running event on Sunday 5 July 2026 offering 10 mile, 10k and children's races between Hertford and Ware, with proceeds donated to the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and T-shirts and medals for adult finishers.

Oaks Trail at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre on 05 Jul 2026 offers two unmarked routes of about 6.5 or 3.5 miles, with entry fees split by England Athletics affiliation and proceeds donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust.

Community trail run in Epping Forest organised by Muslim Runners at Butlers Retreat. Pace groups cover about 3 km and 6.5 km and there is a 30 minute walking group, with bag drop and coffee after the run.

A flat 10 km trail run through Thursley National Nature Reserve near Thursley, Surrey. Group runs include dusk and night options with headtorch guidance, an entry fee of £22 per person, and kit and torch support available.

An off‑road two-lap race through Hainault Forest organised by Ilford Athletic Club on 8 July 2026, supporting St. Francis Hospice and forming Leg 5 of the Elvis Grand Prix.

A measured off road 5K held as Race 4 of the Crown to Crown 2026 series at Westley Heights Country Park on 8 July. The course uses bridleways and some tarmac, with TRA licensing and on course marshals and first aid.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 9 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A 10 km off road trail race at Trifarm in Boreham, the first event in the 2026 Trifarm trail series. The route is mostly on public footpaths and bridleways, runs anticlockwise, and has a tail walker but no water stations.