Trail Running calendar near Brightlingsea 2026-2027

A community road race at Jobbers Wood with professionally measured 10k, 5k and a 1k junior race, chip timing, free finisher T-shirts or tree planting options, and fundraising for new school sports facilities.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026 organised by Wadhurst Runners. The 15 mile route includes the nature reserve and a four hour time limit; finishers receive a medal, t shirt and refreshments.

A women only trail event at Denbies Wine Estate on 5 July 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids race. Routes have GPX downloads, there are no cut offs, and both attended and virtual participants receive a memento.

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.

A 5k obstacle course at Fairlands Valley Park where participants aged 13 and over climb, crawl and slide through muddy challenges while fundraising for Cancer Research UK. The mixed grass and paved course includes staggered wave starts and..

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 social trail run in Epping Forest organised by Muslim Runners at the Epping Forest Visitor Centre at Chingford. Pace groups cover runs of 6.5 km and 3 km and a 30 minute walking group, with bag drop and coffee afterwards.

A flat 10 km trail run through the 325 hectare Thursley National Nature Reserve, featuring a recognised boardwalk and abundant wildlife. Suited to newcomers to trail running and runners seeking a social evening run.

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 6-hour timed run along the flat Jubilee River in Slough on July 9, 2026. Participants complete laps of 5.24 miles, choosing their own distance. Every finisher gets a medal.

A 10 km off road trail race at Trifarm in Boreham on 09 July 2026, mostly on public footpaths and bridleways. On-site parking and registration at the entrance, bottled water at registration and a refill tap by the finish.

A 7 hour timed event on a signed Thames loop at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club in Egham where runners choose distances from 3 km upward. Medals, goody bags and aid station support are provided with age and distance rules in place.

Phoenix Fridays offers a flexible Friday run with a "rock up and go" start. Choose your distance on a flat, timed 5.3km loop along the Thames towpath. All finishers can pick from a selection of signature medals.

A roughly five mile off road trail run at High Lodge Thetford Forest with chipped timing and a finishers medal. Entries are non refundable but transfers to another runner are allowed until 06/07/2026.

A 24-hour multi-terrain relay or solo race near RM13 with teams of 2 to 8, repeated 5.75 mile laps, free camping and on-site catering, showers and first aid. Entry fees are published from £89 to £110.

Trail races from 8 km to 50 km start at Princes Risborough School on 11 July 2026. Routes cross ancient beech woods, chalk downs and ridgelines in the Chilterns AONB with marked courses and aid outposts.

Rodent Wriggle is a Needham Market walk and run with three route options of 13.5 mile, 23 mile and 31.5 mile. The scenic countryside routes follow the River Rat, include checkpoints with refreshments and feature historic village churches.

Timed non stop runs of 6, 12 or 24 hours on the Backyard route at High Lodge Thetford Forest. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of up to four; camping onsite, timing by Timing Monkey and a bespoke wooden medal for all.

Enjoy a flexible timed running event along the flat River Thames towpath. Choose your distance from 5km to an ultra marathon and earn a bespoke spinning medal on this fast riverside course.

Guided 10 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills from Church Farm Cafe, Aldbury, with Run Leaders offering trail tips and local history. Groups are matched by ability, dog friendly with cani cross equipment.