Trail Running calendar near Chelmer Village 2026-2027

An off road 10 km run through Norfolk bridle paths and woodland with optional obstacles and a ford crossing. Event HQ is at The Stag pub, a water point is at 5 km, refreshments and bespoke medals are provided and proceeds go to Purfleet Tru..

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Cross-country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire on 18 October 2026, run over about 6 miles of off road terrain with water crossings and varied surfaces. Entries are limited to 300 and participants must be at least 17 years old.

A 10K trail run through the private grounds of Hole Park in Cranbrook, Kent on 18 October 2026, featuring parkland and woodland sections, timed results, official photography and bespoke finisher medals.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is a multi-distance trail event at Bede's Prep School on 24 October 2026. Races include Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k; runners note scenic, hilly routes and strong volunteer support.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

A multi-lap running event at Ferry Meadows with a 5.3 km loop and 4- or 6-hour formats, offering 5k to ultra distances, lap-based aid stations, and event medals. Parking is chargeable and the event is cupless.

Experience a timed anti clockwise loop around Canvey Island featuring sea wall paths and coastal trails. This self supported adventure includes a unique pub check point and follows the scenic King Charles III England Coast Path.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Off-road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury on scenic trails and country lanes. The Marathon requires navigation and mandatory kit; OpenTracking is available and £1 from each entry supports the Kent Neuro Therapy Centre.

Looped 7K and 10K courses near Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let entrants choose distances from 7K to 40 mile ultra on the day, with aid station, drop bag access, pacers, crew support and medical cover.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026, offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free photos and a bag of Halloween treats.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

Single-loop 50K trail race around the Chilterns starting and finishing in Berkhamsted on 31 October 2026. The fully marked route includes three full aid stations, one water point, and a required kit list for runners.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Nighttime trail event in Alice Holt Forest on 31 October 2026 offering 5 km laps in 5, 10 and 15 km routes, with an outpost on each lap, self serve water and free parking. Dogs and headphones are not permitted.

An evening Halloween run at Hogmoor with kids races, 6.6K and 10K laps plus a 6.6K canicross. The course has sandy hills, mud and shallow water and races run after dark so a torch is advised.

Trail races at Wendover Woods on 1 November 2026 include marathon, half marathon, 10k and a junior run on hilly, multi terrain forest trails with route maps and a six hour cut off.

A 5 mile out and back Night and Dawn run in November that takes runners through the 422 metre Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Entries are available for one or both races and finishers receive a medal.