Trail Running calendar near Chelmsford 2026-2027

A multi distance trail event in the Chilterns AONB near Hitchin on 6 June 2027, with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes for runners and riders. Start and finish are on Gosmore village green with course support and a race village.

A *10 km* out-and-back race through gravel paths and woodland at Weald Country Park in Brentwood, organised by MCC Promotions. The event includes on-day registration, water stations, prizes and supports the charity Sport In Mind.

A forest trail event at Wendover Woods offering a hilly multi-lap 10 km course with Half Marathon, 10k and Junior Run options, on-site facilities for spectators, route maps and GPX files, and medals plus free photos for participants.

An urban ultramarathon from a central London Run HQ with three distances including a 100km route that visits 100 plus landmarks. The event emphasises accessibility, on-course checkpoints, medals and a Top 100 finishers list.

Trail ultramarathon on 19th June 2027 at West Dean Gardens with 30k, 50k, 80k and 100k route options across the South Downs and coast.

A point to point 50 mile ultra and a marathon along the Three Shires Way through Bucks, Beds and Northants, finishing with a Grafham Water loop. Licensed trail races with aid stations, electronic tracking and mandatory kit requirements.

A 24 hour running festival in Milton Keynes where individuals or teams complete as many 6.55 mile laps as they wish, with camping, showers and on-site food and facilities.

A 75 mile off road ultra on a one mile loop at Denbies Wine Estate with up to 30 hours to finish, chip timing and multiple concurrent race options.

A 100 mile off-road ultra at Denbies Wine Estate on 19 June 2027 using a flat one mile loop, full chip timing and multiple race options including 50 and 75 miles plus timed events.

A timed off-road Marathon and Half Marathon at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking on a flat 1 mile loop with a flexible start window, up to 30 hours to finish, chip timing and a physical memento for all entrants.

A 24 hour attended challenge at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking where runners complete 1 mile on the hour for 24 consecutive hours; onsite tent camping, daytime cafe service and a simultaneous virtual option are provided.

A 50 mile off-road ultra at Denbies Wine Estate on 19 June 2027 featuring a flat-ish one mile loop, chip timing and up to 30 hours to finish. Multiple timed and multi-distance options run alongside marathons and half marathons.

A timed endurance event at Denbies Wine Estate where participants run one mile on the hour for 12 consecutive hours. Attended and virtual options run simultaneously and places for the attended event are limited.

A trail running event at Cranleigh Showground on Saturday 19 June 2027 with routes from 5 km to 53 km across Surrey hills and forests. Fully marked courses, varied outposts, free parking and an event village with food and a non alcoholic be..

A timed trail weekend at Leybourne Lakes on a fully marked 2.5km loop with 6, 12 and 24 hour options plus relays. Race village offers basecamp space, live timing, medical support and finisher medals.

A 5k obstacle course at Trinity Park with muddy climbs, crawls and slides, held in staggered waves. The grassy course is fairly flat and the event requires participants to be 13 or older.

A 21.2 km trail half marathon across Dunstable Downs with 450 m of climbing, waymarked trails, two aid stations and a licensed UTMB index status.

Cock-a-doodle Dawdle is a lap-based trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 26 June 2027 offering distances from 5 km to ultra marathon on a 5.3 km loop, with on-course aid, secure parking and finishers' medals.

A women's ultra trail event in the Surrey Hills with out and back routes from Denbies Wine Estate. Three course options, no cut-off times on course, and policies to support pregnant and parenting participants.

Guided *10 km* trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey, with hills, views and group navigation. Events take place at dusk or at night with headtorches and cost £22 per person.