Trail Running calendar near Black Notley 2025-2026

The Seven Sisters Half Marathon is a scenic 13.5-mile trail race held in the South Downs National Park, starting and finishing at Helen Garden in Eastbourne. The course follows the South Downs Way, passing through Friston Forest, woodland trails, the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs, and Beachy Head, off..

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the race follows a way-marked, flat towpath through urban and rura..

The Ridgeway Challenge is an 86-mile (139 km) point-to-point trail race along The Ridgeway National Trail, from Ivinghoe Beacon in Hertfordshire to the Avebury Stones in Wiltshire. The route follows a historic path used for thousands of years, with a largely signposted course marked by permanent sig..

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race in Kent, launching in 2026 as part of the Three Castles 50km Ultra weekend. Starting at Little Fant Farm near Maidstone and finishing in Tonbridge, the course follows the River Medway, passing historic sites like East Farleigh’s stone brid..

The Three Castles 50km Ultra Marathon is a scenic race held in Kent, England, starting in Rochester and finishing at Tonbridge athletics track. The flat course follows the River Medway, passing three medieval castles, charming villages, and lush countryside along the Medway Valley Walk. Runners expe..

The Beat the Sunset 50km is a multi-terrain ultramarathon held in the Thames Valley, starting and finishing at Summerleaze Park in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The flat, single-lap course covers 50 kilometers with 235 meters of elevation, featuring 75% off-road trails along the Thames Path, Jubilee River,..

The Circuit du Sore Legs is a unique running event held at Wodson Park Sports and Leisure Centre in Ware, Hertfordshire. Participants run on a traffic-free 400-meter athletics track, with distances ranging from 5k to a 6-hour challenge, including half marathon, full marathon, and 50k ultra options...

The Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a scenic 13-mile guided trail run starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The route showcases the natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, including landmarks like St Martha's Church and hill, the village of Shere, and panoramic views from Newlands Corner and Hackhu..

The Sundowner Marathon is a unique running event held in Purleigh, Chelmsford, England, featuring a scenic course that passes along canals, over waterfalls, through vineyards, woodlands, and coastal saltmarshes. This marathon offers a distinctive experience by starting early on a summer evening and..

The Suffolk Back Yard Ultra is a highly competitive endurance running event held at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner completes a loop within the hour time limit. The course is flat, wide, and scenic, f..

The Valley of the Owls Run, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The scenic course passes through the village of Ousden, known as the Valley of the Owls, featuring some of England’s oldest roads and beautiful countryside. Participants c..

Friendly, scenic 10 and 20 mile trail races set in the Nene Valley countryside. Based at Castle Farm Campsite in Fotheringhay, near Peterborough (PE8 5HZ), the routes take in green fields, bluebell woodlands, rivers and disused railway tracks through quiet villages. Both distances are fully marked a..

Wendover Woods Half Marathon & 10k, staged in Wendover Woods, Upper Icknield Way, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, offers trail runners a forest challenge. The course comprises a hilly 10k multi-lap route through Wendover Wood forest, with Half Marathon option also on offer. Runners can expect scenic..

YHA 14 mile trail run is a 14-mile off-road event held near Southease along the Lewes–Seaford line in East Sussex. The course begins with a climb and includes muddy sections, chalk descents, and rewarding views, designed as a single-loop trail with several elevation gains. A trail narrative and link..

Solstice at the Lakes is a timed trail running event held at Leybourne Lakes Country Park in Kent, featuring 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour race options. Participants can compete solo or in teams (pairs or up to four runners) on a flat, fast, and scenic 2.5km loop combining trail, gravel, and tarmac s..

Three Shires Way Ultra & Marathon is Race Harborough's point-to-point trail event, traversing the Three Shires Way across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire. The lineup includes a 50-mile Ultra and a marathon, both run on bridleways that are well waymarked, with a Grafham Water loop..

Beyond Trails London is a trail running event set in Greater London, offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both routes follow parts of the Capital Ring footpath, showcasing iconic sights such as Eltham Palace, Wimbledon Common, and Richmond Park, alongside hidden trails, parks, wood..

P24 - The Longest Attended Day takes place at Denbies Wines Estate, London Road, Dorking, Surrey, on the summer solstice weekend of 20-21 June 2026. The concept is simple: run 1 mile on the hour for 24 hours on a flat-ish, off-road 1-mile loop through the estate. Attended participants benefit from f..

The Centaur 100 Mile Ultra, hosted by Phoenix Running, is a unique 100-mile trail running event held at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. Designed for both seasoned ultra runners and first-timers, the race features a flat-ish, single 1-mile loop course through the scenic wine estate trails. Pa..

The Phoenix Denbies Marathon & Half Marathon, held at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey, offers a unique off-road trail running experience on a flat-ish 1-mile loop with slight inclines. Scheduled for June 2026, the event features flexible start times over a 30-hour window, allowing participant..