Trail Running calendar near Brightlingsea 2026-2027

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on officially measured scenic routes with aid stations, parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

A two day, two person, self supported navigation challenge in the Surrey Hills based at Newlands Corner. Teams carry all kit and food and score points from virtual controls during two timed sessions across the weekend.

A 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront across trails and downs, with four feed stations, a fully signed route and a GPS file provided before race day.

A muddy obstacle course at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex, Nuclear Rush offers 6 km and 12 km routes with dozens of obstacles, chip timing, signature features like the Deathslide, and family race options.

An untimed inflatable obstacle run in Guildford on 8 May 2027 with giant inflatables and music zones. Distances from 2.5 km to 15 km, family friendly, with medals, onsite facilities and group discounts.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.

A long-established marathon in North Essex organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low-traffic roads and part of the Essex Road Running Championships. The event has a 500-runner limit, supports local charities and holds a course m..

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills with checkpoint support, trail technique instruction and a finisher’s medal. The event starts from the Iron Room near Tring Station with group pacing and bag storage.

A one day trail running festival in Suffolk on 15 May 2027 offering a 50 mile ultra, a 50 km ultra and a trail marathon on coastal and marshland routes finishing at Nicholas Everitt Park.

An inflatable obstacle course and fun run at Brands Hatch with 2.5 km laps that can be combined into 5k, 10k or 15k. Family friendly with medals, music zones, hydration, on-site food and paid parking.

A point to point trail event along the Suffolk and Essex coast offering 100 miles, 50 miles and 50 km options, mostly on soft trail. The route follows five estuaries, features regular checkpoints and issues GPS trackers for safety.

Race for Life at Weald Country Park in Brentwood features 3k, 5k and 10k routes across grass and woodland trails. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course and the event is chip timed.

Track running event at Wodson Park offering distances from 5k to a 6 hour challenge on a 400 metre athletics track, with chip timing, bespoke medals, aid stations and a 100 runner limit.

Four point-to-point races across the South Downs National Park on runnable, non-technical trails that converge to cross Beachy Head and finish in Eastbourne; the **100k** race is part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

A multi-distance trail challenge from Richmond to Brighton with options up to 100 km, staffed rest stops, GPS tracking via an event app, camping at mid-point and finish-line kit including a medal and T-shirt.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm with a 5.3 km loop and multiple race options up to a 32 hour 100 mile challenge. The event includes an on course aid station, secure parking and finisher medals.