Trail Running calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027

Take on the Gauntlet Treasure Run along a flat riverside towpath in Walton on Thames, doing laps of a 5.3 km out and back to build any distance from 5k to ultra within seven hours. Limited places and every finisher gets a medal.

Event Overview The Running Tribe Races take place on two types of courses in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Courses 1, 2, and 3 are based at Chalfont Park Sports Club, while Courses 4, 5, and 6 are based at the Chalfont St. Peter Commu..

Experience an evening trail run through Wivenhoe ending with a social gathering at a local pub. This five mile off road event features a mass start and requires a head torch for all participants.

Celebrate the new season with this 10k trail run featuring a unique dusk course and a post race egg hunt. Enjoy a limited edition T shirt and hot refreshments while tackling the scenic terrain.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames at Runnymede. Choose your own distance from 3km to ultra marathon and earn a unique Easter egg medal and goody bag.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Pink Run in Egham for a friendly seven hour timed challenge along the Thames where runners and walkers choose how far to go. Enjoy riverside trails, an Easter egg medal and a tasty goody bag at the finish.

Join an off road 5k trail race through Westley Heights Country Park and Willow Park. This measured course features a mix of bridleways and tarmac sections for a true countryside running experience.

Participate in a self navigation trail race through the Felsted countryside as part of a four day Easter series. Choose between five and nine mile routes using written directions for a unique timing based challenge.

Take on the Unbreakable Treasure Run on 5 April 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB, Walton on Thames, running timed laps along a flat riverside towpath from 5 km to ultra. Limited places and a 7 hour time cap make this a focused challenge with a keeps..

Run through Fakenham Town Centre on a 1km closed-road loop this Easter Sunday. The event is part of a community Funday, with a 5k, a 1k Fun Run, and a Toddle'n'Trike for young children. All finishers get a medal.

Join the third day of the Easter Eggstravaganza Trail Series for a self navigated run through Little Baddow. Choose between five or eleven mile routes using written directions followed by refreshments at the cricket pavilion.

Join this Easter Monday tradition in Berkshire featuring a 10km off road course through local woodlands. Participants can choose between a standard foot race or a dog friendly canicross event starting from the Mortimer Fairground.

A traditional 5-mile trail run on Easter Monday, looping around the scenic Hall Barn Estate. The event starts and finishes at Beaconsfield Rugby Club, with parking available at the nearby motorway services. Trail shoes are recommended for t..

Join the final day of the Easter Eggstravaganza Trail Series for a self navigated 6 mile run starting from the Rose and Crown pub. Finishers receive a voucher and a chocolate treat at this unique timed interval event.

Explore Northamptonshire's countryside on a 54-mile ultra marathon loop from Brixworth Country Park. For those preferring a shorter distance, the Rosebud Marathon covers the final 26.2 miles of the route. Relay team options are also availab..

The 50 Mile Grand Slam 2026 is a comprehensive series of four 50 mile trail races taking place throughout the year. Participants tackle famous routes including the South Downs Way and Chiltern Wonderland in this ultimate running challenge.

A 50 mile ultramarathon along the South Downs Way National Trail from Worthing to Eastbourne. Experience 5,700 feet of elevation gain across rolling chalk paths and finish with a lap of an athletics track.

Experience a scenic mixed terrain race along the banks of the Thames in Henley on Thames. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or junior race starting at the iconic Temple Island Meadows.

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

Experience the rare heathlands of the Cowdray Estate with trail runs ranging from 3km to 10 miles. This dog friendly event offers a unique journey through the South Downs National Park and protected nature conservation sites.