Trail Running calendar near Brightlingsea 2026-2027

An 86-mile point-to-point trail race along the full Ridgeway National Trail from Ivinghoe Beacon to Avebury Stones, featuring eight checkpoints, GPS tracking, a 28 hour cutoff and a 250 runner field.

A 50 km route along the River Medway from Rochester to Tonbridge, passing three medieval castles and several villages. The course is mainly flat on marked towpaths and trails with three aid stations and a finish on the Tonbridge athletics t..

The Castle Trails 30km is a scenic point-to-point trail race along the River Medway from East Farleigh to Tonbridge. It offers a fully supported route with a flat, runnable profile and finishes with a lap on the track.

The Ridgeway Chase is a 60km point-to-point ultramarathon on the historic Ridgeway National Trail. Starting at Ivinghoe Beacon and finishing near Wallingford, it features scenic ridgelines and full support with a 10-hour cutoff.

A point to point 50 km ultramarathon on 31 May 2026 from Peckham in London to East Peckham in Kent. The course moves from urban streets to country lanes and includes aid stations, volunteers and clear course marking.

Guided 13 mile trail run around the Surrey Hills starting in Guildford, featuring the North Downs Way, St Martha's Church and views from Newlands Corner. Group paced event with kit support and an evening option.

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

Run laps through Denbies Wine Estate in the Fire Horse Run, a timed off road challenge on an undulating 5.3 km loop with distances from 5 km to ultra. Pick as many laps as you like within a seven hour window for a flexible, scenic race day.

A circular 46 miles route through Cambridgeshire visiting four former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases, starting and finishing at RAF Wyton. Entries open 1 Jan to 24 May; minimum age 18; entry includes a course booklet, t-shirt and medal.

A multi-distance road and trail event around Ousden and Bury St Edmunds offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options. Aid stations appear every 10k, parking is included and bespoke finisher medals are provided.

Challenge yourself on the scenic forest trails of Wendover Woods. Choose from a hilly Half Marathon, 10k, or Junior Run. All finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A lively fell race on Coombe Hill near Wendover on 7 June 2026, tackling 7 km with 220 m of climb and rewarding hilltop views. Entry on the day, modest fees and a pint included make this a friendly, competitive outing for juniors and teams.

Explore the coast of Thanet on this unique beach and trail run. The 10Bay Challenge offers two distances—a 15-mile or a 10k route—taking you across sands, promenades, and cliff tops during low tide.

Run a flat lap course around London's Clapham Common at dusk. Choose between a 5k or 10k distance on the park's paths, finishing on a short gravel stretch. Every runner gets a themed medal, chip timing, and free photos.

A 10K held within Sandringham Estate on 12 June 2026, combining trail and road sections with chip timing, a finisher medal and a water station at about 5 km. Runners must be 16 or older and the event follows UK Athletics rules.

A flexible 7-hour timed run along the River Thames. Choose your own distance from 3 km to ultra marathon on a signed, mixed-surface course. All finishers get a medal and goody bag.

Off-road 10 and 20 mile trail races around Fotheringhay, starting at Castle Farm Campsite. Routes run through fields, bluebell woodlands, riverside paths and old railway lines, with camping available and eco-friendly water stations.

Trail runs circling the scenic Bewl Water reservoir in Kent. Choose from four distances, from 10km to a 50km ultra, on a mix of woodland paths and quiet lanes. The event features chip timing, stocked checkpoints, and finisher medals.

Choose your distance at this flexible timed event along the flat Thames towpath. Run from 5k to an ultra within a 7-hour window and earn a unique finisher's medal. With a 1.5-hour start window, you can begin your run at a time that suits yo..

Community evening races at Robertsbridge Rec Ground offering 10k, 5k and a junior run on a multi terrain undulating course. Volunteer marshals, a BBQ, a post race bar, bespoke medals, trophies and free parking are available.