Trail Running calendar near Bishop's Stortford 2025-2026

Run Ickworth Park's woodland and meadows at sunset with 5 km and 10 km trail options, chip timing and finisher medals. Carry a torch, wear grippy shoes and enjoy a cupless, scenic evening race on the National Trust estate.

Run along the Thames at the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K and Junior Race starting and finishing at Temple Island Meadows. Enjoy a scenic mixed terrain course, themed medal, free photos and an event village with food and charity options.

Tackle the South Coast Ultra Challenge on 5 and 6 September 2026 along the South Downs Way from Eastbourne to Arundel. Choose from 25 43 57 or 100 km to walk jog or run with signed routes app tracking aid stations and a finisher pack.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Join a guided 10 km evening trail run around Silent Pool and the North Downs for a social, scenic group outing. Runs take place at dusk or by headtorch in darker months, at a relaxed guided pace with kit support and a post run refreshment.

Take on a 50 km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Trowse in Norwich, enjoying scenic Norfolk trails and checkpoints. Limited to 250 entries, with race support, a unique medal and a donation to Norfolk Trails.

Scenic reservoir views and rolling wooded trails await at Bewl Water Autumn near Lamberhurst, Kent. Choose 10 km, half marathon, marathon or 50 km ultra on well marked routes loved by runners and rated among the UK's top courses.

Take on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge, a supported multi distance festival along the scenic Thames towpath from Putney to Henley with options from 10K to the full 100 km. Choose one or two day routes and enjoy riverside views, rest stops..

Run 10k, 21k or 42k through the Surrey Hills on 12 September 2026, starting at Shere Recreation Ground. Scenic, multi terrain routes with big views, chip timed results, on course support and a lively event village for finishers and fans.

Join the Farnham Pilgrim Half or Marathon on 13 September 2026 for scenic runs through the Surrey Hills on mainly off road trails. With frequent aid stations, free parking and strong marshal support, entries are limited so book early.

Choose 30k or 15k at Rye Ancient Trails and run through the High Weald AONB with woodland, orchards, lanes and coastal views. This hilly scenic challenge supports The Oliver Curd Trust and finishes with local hospitality.

Join the Alf Shrubb Memorial in Slinfold on 13 September 2026 for scenic trail 10k and 5k races plus kids events. Adult races are chip timed, finishers get a replica world record medal and proceeds support local village causes.

Enjoy a scenic single lap half marathon through Richmond Park on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. Run 13.1 miles on park paths and the Tamsin Trail with leafy views and on course feed stations.

Run riverside trails and village lanes at Roman River Trails, a self navigated half and full marathon near Colchester. Expect scenic river crossings, varied terrain, stocked aid stations and a cupless format so bring a cup.

Tackle 50 miles through the rolling Chiltern Hills in a single loop, with about 1700 m of climb across 80% trail. Fully marked and supported by five aid stations with a 13 hour time limit, this scenic ultra promises tough mileage and big vi..

The Lucky Horseshoe on 19 Sept 2026 invites runners to tackle 5k to ultra routes across the Gallops and Golding Hills near Bury St Edmunds. Enjoy friendly aid stations, included parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run the Triple Trail linking three scenic Kent routes with 25 km, 50 km or 100 km options, finishing at Loddington Farm. Enjoy a lively race village with food, camping, recovery services and evening entertainment.

Race the Bradenham Blast through beech woodland and the UK's only arable nature reserve in the Chiltern Hills, with testing climbs and flowing descents. Pick 5 km, 10 km or half marathon and receive an eco medal and a tree planted for you.

Enjoy a scenic trail half marathon or country 5 Miler around Clipston, supporting the village recreation ground. Finishers get a medal and homemade cake, with country paths, farm views and a friendly village atmosphere.

Run the flat, riverside Ouse Valley routes in Huntingdonshire with marathon and half marathon options on grass, gravel and tarmac paths. Enjoy peaceful river views and fast courses suitable for trail runners of all levels.