Trail Running calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Trail races around Grafham Water on 11 October 2026 offering 10 km and a half marathon on fully marked countryside routes, with water stations, first aid cover and medals for all finishers.

A community-run event in Old Basing with chip-timed 10K and 6K trail races plus a 2K family fun run, raising funds for Friends of Old Basing Schools.

A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.

A circular 13.1 mile trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing, and a 3.5 hour cut-off; minimum age 17.

A nighttime backyard ultra from Vigo Rugby Club that sends runners repeatedly on a 4.167 mile loop, starting each hour. Options include an open-ended Backyard Ultra or a 7 hour Challenge, with buckle and medal awards plus a team prize.

An untimed inflatable obstacle run at Royal Norfolk Showground on 17 October 2026 with giant inflatables, music zones and distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. Family and charity entry options are available.

A 100 mile continuous trail race based in Goring and Streatley that uses sections of the Ridgeway and Thames Path. The course consists of four 25 mile out and back spurs and features 16 aid stations and on-course medical support.

An annual 25 km and 50 km challenge walk, jog or run through footpaths and tracks in Kent, Surrey and Sussex on 17 October 2026. Entrants receive route files and have checkpoints, food and first aid included.

A guided 10 mile trail run around canals, reservoirs and Britain’s oldest post windmill near the Chilterns. Includes a run leader, trail technique instruction and a finisher’s medal; places are limited to 40.

An off-road 10 km through undulating bridle paths and woodland around Westacre, Norfolk, featuring optional obstacles, a ford crossing near the finish, on-site registration, a water point at 5 km, refreshments and a bespoke medal for all en..

Trail races at Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest on 18 October 2026, offering a half marathon, 10k and junior race on traffic-free woodland trails. Route maps with GPX files are available; entries include a medal, photos and limited free..

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.

A multi-distance running festival in Palace Green, Ely offering way-marked out-and-back courses from 10k to an ultra with aid stations, timed results and a custom event medal. The ultra includes checkpoints and on-course support.

The Blackdown Hill Challenge on 18 October 2026 is a trail running event from Fernhurst Recreation Ground to the Temple of the Winds, featuring a 866 ft climb and wide views. A shorter adult trail of about 4.5 km is also offered.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend runs multiple trail distances from a 10k to an ultra near Bede's Prep School in BN20 7XL on 24/10/2026. Runners comment on clear signage, friendly marshals, stocked aid stations and hilly coastal terrain.

A point to point 47 miles ultra along the Thames Path and Ridgeway from Iffley to Henley-on-Thames, mostly on trails, with five aid stations, mandatory kit checks, baggage transfer and live GPS tracking.

Scenic 30 mile ultra along the River Stort and Lee navigation, run as a 15 mile out and back on mostly grassy trail and graded footpaths. Trophies for the first three men and the first three women and medals for all finishers.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.