Trail Running calendar near Canvey Island 2026-2027

Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.

Race one of the AWT Backyard Ultra Series in Ruislip on 9 August 2026 uses six hourly 5 km laps for a total of 30 km. Entry is free and the event is held in person with free parking.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.

Guided 15 miles trail run from Exceat along the Seven Sisters, South Downs Way and Cuckmere River to Cuckmere Haven, led by Trail Run Explorers.

Race 5 of Pitsea RC's Crown to Crown series is a measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park on 12 Aug 2026 featuring bridleway trails and onsite safety measures.

A beach-based 10 km race on the low-tide sands of Worthing and Shoreham beaches, starting and finishing at the Coast Cafe on 13 August 2026.

Four-event summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids race on a flat off road traffic free course with chip timing and medals.

Midweek Chasing Numbers at The Last Hop in Staines is a flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options.

Seven hour timed event on the River Thames near Egham offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with medals, goody bags and aid stations.

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills finishing with a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery, including a drink and on‑site pizza options.

Off road half marathon in Henfield on 16 August 2026 with riverside and disused railway sections, flint paths and stiles; facilities include changing rooms and free parking.

A social 10 mile loop along ancient droves around Mildenhall with group leaders, scenic stops and drinks and snacks afterwards.

Evening trail events in Chelmsford on 17 Aug 2026 offering a 10 km trail run, a 10 km social hike and a timed 15 km hike supporting the British Heart Foundation.

A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

An evening trail race of **10 km** on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.

A seven hour timed event on 21 August 2026 at Wraysbury with lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.

A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.

Trail races at Wendover Woods feature a half marathon, 10k, 5k and junior race across steep woodland with 181 m of climb. Entries include a themed medal, free photos, chip timing and post race goodies.

About 52 miles across the South Downs National Park, a circular challenge from Plumpton Agricultural College visiting Lewes, Glynde and Alfriston with about 7,000 feet of ascent.

A ten day running series in Walton on Thames from 22 to 31 August 2026 offering daily themed rubber ducks and ten giant spinning ducky medals, with distances from 5 km to ultra and certified out-and-back routes along the Thames towpath.