Trail Running calendar near Buckhurst Hill 2026-2027

BigMud Trails at Queen Elizabeth Country Park offers scenic single lap routes across the South Downs with two climbs of Butser Hill. Choose 16 mile, marathon or 50 km distances and enjoy hearty aid stations and stunning views.

Take on the Hadleigh Legacy 10k at Hadleigh Country Park, a single lap off road trail across footpaths, fields and steep, muddy hills. Elite and main field waves, bespoke medals and free photos make it a rewarding winter trail test.

Tackle scenic laps through Thetford Forest at High Lodge with distances from 5k to ultra on a rolling 5 km loop. Enjoy aid stations, post race teas and cake, and a community vibe with 20% of entry fees helping forest upkeep.

Tackle a winter trail at Gatton Park on 22 Feb 2026 with a choice of 5K or 10K loops. Canicross and trail runner categories, friendly social vibes and a finisher medal make it a great day for runners aged 11 and up.

North Downs Ridge 50k on 22 February 2026 starts and finishes at Denbies Wine Estate, following the North Downs Way with a scenic loop through Norbury Park. Expect rolling ridgelines, staffed aid stations and a wooden finisher medal.

Join the Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire at Irchester on 25 January and Brigstock on 22 February. Choose 5 km to 15 km on mixed trails, paths and roads with a muddy hill to test you and a custom medal for fini..

Enjoy scenic Gatton Park trails with canicross and trail options over 5K and 10K, with medals and dog treats. Chip timed races, onsite parking and post race goodies make for a fun winter run with your canine companion.

Join a guided 10 km trail run through Thursley National Nature Reserve, an easy, mostly flat route ideal for first time trail runners at about 10 min per mile. Enjoy heathland scenery and Britain’s Favourite Path boardwalk.

Take on scenic 15 km or 10 km routes at Newlands Corner, Guildford on Saturday 28 February 2026 with the G3 Series. Friendly, well organised races and multi entry deals make this a perfect weekend challenge for all abilities.

Run a guided 30 mile trail across the South Downs Way and nearby hills, from Harting Down through ancient woodland and nature reserves. Ideal for first time ultra runners, it's led by an experienced mountain leader and coach.

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.

Enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options that take in village paths, country lanes and lakeside views. Trail shoes and a personal cup are advised as the races are cupless; all finishers get a medal.

The High Lodge Half Marathon winds through Thetford Forest on varied trails and sand, offering scenic views and wildlife like fallow deer and wild thyme. Traffic free, manually timed event with finisher medals and podium trophies.

Run the Windsor & Eton 10km on 1 March 2026 for a scenic multi terrain route from Windsor & Eton Brewery along the Thames and Jubilee River. Finishers get a pint cup, medal and free race photos to celebrate your run.

Guided 10 km trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford along the North Downs Way and Netley Heath for a scenic group outing. Sunset and torchlit sessions, gear trials and a friendly finish make for a relaxed guided adventure.

Join the Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra on 7 March for scenic footpath and bridleway routes of 10 km, 25 km or 50 km starting at Dr Challoner's School. Run or walk to fundraise for Humanity Direct and earn a finisher medal.

Sussex trail in Eastbourne on 7 March 2026 offers coastal South Downs routes with stunning Seven Sisters views. Strenuous chalk and woodland terrain from 10K to ultra delivers a tough outing and earns Endurancelife leaderboard points.

Thunder Races brings 25 km and 50 km trail runs through the woodland and countryside around Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations and a finisher medal plus goodies for a memorable spring trail challenge.

Brutal at Chawton delivers muddy farm tracks, water filled craters and technical forest trails for a gritty off road challenge. Choose 5 km or two lap 10 km and try canicross if you want to run with your dog with a running harness required.

Run scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames at the Ladybird Run, on flat off road trails with timed entries or a one hour rock up and run start window. Pick 5 km to ultra distances and complete as many laps as you like with..