Trail Running calendar near Buckhurst Hill 2025-2026

The South Downs 100 mile (Autumn Event) is a challenging single-loop trail race held in the scenic South Downs National Park, starting at Plumpton Racecourse in Lewes, East Sussex. Covering 100 miles with over 12,000 feet of elevation, the..

Take on the scenic 50 km challenge through Epping Forest in London on 3 October 2026. Enjoy sweeping trails, leafy views and a rewarding long distance test for experienced runners.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth on 3 October 2026 is a point to point 50 km ultra from Moors Valley to Hengistbury Head, pairing flat scenic forest trails with seafront running. Course is fully signed with feed stations, a finish medal and event..

Wild Run Cotswolds invites trail lovers to Cornbury Park for scenic, undulating single loop routes from 10K to the marathon plus a six hour 360 challenge. Family friendly, fully marked and marshalled, entries limited to 600 runners.

Enjoy scenic undulating forest trails at Alice Holt with 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and junior distances run over 5k loops. The event is postponed until Spring 2026 and raises funds for GUTS to support bowel cancer detection and research.

Push your limits at Loop Til You Drop Backyard Ultra at Turvey House. Run a 6.7 km loop each hour, starting on the hour, and see who lasts longest; single, paired and 7 Hour Max entries welcome.

Explore the Kent Downs from Maidstone this October with 50 km, 25 km and 10 km loops for walkers and runners. Support, camping, food and a finisher's medal and t shirt make for a rewarding weekend.

Join a guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill through the Surrey Hills, with views of Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate. Run as a friendly group with an experienced ultra runner and coach to guide you every step of the way.

Tackle rolling climbs and sweeping Chiltern views at the Frieth Hilly 10 km and 5 km Run, set on mixed woodland paths and country roads. Expect a scenic but challenging route between Frieth and neighbouring villages.

Take on Autumn 100, a scenic 100 mile trail challenge around Goring and Streatley along the Ridgeway and Thames Path. Four 25 mile out and back spurs, 28 hour cutoff and a field limited to 250 starters make for a classic long distance test.

Run a scenic 47 miles point to point along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley, mostly trails with some road sections and up to 947 ft of climbing. Finish at the YMCA with hot food, showers and a lively post race vibe.

Join Beachy Head Marathon weekend on 24 to 25 October 2026 for scenic off road runs across the South Downs with seafront starts at Eastbourne. Options include marathon, 52.6 km ultramarathon, half and 10K.

Stort30 is a 30 mile ultramarathon along the River Stort towpath, flat and scenic, out and back from Bishop's Stortford. Toilets, showers and aid stations plus a finishers medal make it a friendly test for experienced runners.

Run across the sands of West Wittering at the Witterings Beach Run this November, with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options and canicross entries. Enjoy coastal views, chip timing and a finisher medal on a plastic free, dog friendly course.

Run the rolling South Downs from Goodwood Racecourse this November, with 12km, 19km or 21km trail options. Tackle chalk tracks, forest trails and big views, enjoy on course support, chip timing and a finisher medal, and dogs are welcome.

Join the Windsor Trail Run on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Alexandra Gardens, Windsor for 10K and half marathon off road routes through royal Berkshire. Chip timed races, friendly marshals, an event village and tasty post race goodies await.

Join a guided 10km trail run around the scenic Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, with climbs and a summit pause to soak up the view. Enjoy sunset sessions or headtorch night runs led by an experienced trail coach in a friendly group.

The The Maverick Suffolk Gravel will take place in Rendlesham on Saturday 28 November 2026.

Join a guided 30 mile group trail run from Haslemere led by an experienced ultra coach, through ancient woods, heath and valleys with views from the Temple of the Winds to the South Downs. Suitable for trained runners; tickets sold out.

Take on the new winter St Edmund Way Ultra on 5 December 2026, an 80 miles route through Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Remote trails, checkpoints and live public tracking make this a true day and night test of endurance.