Trail Running calendar near Chelmsford 2025-2026

Join a guided 30 mile South Downs Way ultra from Harting Down, ideal for first time ultra runners looking for a friendly, non competitive challenge. Savour rolling chalk hills, ancient yews at Kingley Vale and expert guided coaching along t..

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.

Choose a 10k or half marathon and enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park on 1 March 2026. Fully marked and marshaled routes include village passages and a few stiles on the half for a rewa..

Take on a scenic half marathon in Thetford Forest on a traffic free circular trail, with chances to spot deer and wild thyme across varied underfoot surfaces. Finishers get a medal and podium trophies for the top three men and women.

Run the scenic Windsor & Eton 10km on Sunday 1 March 2026, a mixed terrain route along the Thames and Jubilee Rivers through Dorney and Eton Wick. Finish by Windsor & Eton Brewery for a medal and your choice of beer or soft drink.

Join a guided 10km trail run at Silent Pool near Guildford along the North Downs Way and past film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. Group pace, head torch and shoe trials, and a post run alcohol free beer add to the fun.

Join the Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra on 7 March for scenic footpath and bridleway routes of 10 km, 25 km or 50 km starting at Dr Challoner's School. Run or walk to fundraise for Humanity Direct and earn a finisher medal.

Take on a scenic, strenuous trail from Helen Gardens Eastbourne across chalk and forest with stunning views of the Seven Sisters cliffs. Choose 10K, half, marathon or ultra on a marked and timed course with a finishers medal.

Thunder Races brings 25 km and 50 km trail runs through the woodland and countryside around Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations and a finisher medal plus goodies for a memorable spring trail challenge.

Brutal at Chawton is a raw trail run across muddy woodland, water filled craters and steep sided valleys with tight technical trails. Options for 5 km or 10 km include dedicated canicross waves so bring your dog and expect big challenges.

Run scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames at the Ladybird Run, on flat off road trails with timed entries or a one hour rock up and run start window. Pick 5 km to ultra distances and complete as many laps as you like with..

Berko 10km is a guided 10 km trail run through woods and scenic Chiltern Hills around historic Berkhamsted, starting near the castle ruins. Groups run with a leader who shares trail tips and local history, ideal for those who can manage 5 k..

Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging 13.1 miles trail race across Surrey with about 1,800 feet of ascent and a summit finish at Leith Hill Tower. Enjoy scenic singletrack, a reusable medal, local beer and a full cooked breakfast.

Take on 15.5 or 26.6 mile routes at the 6th Hannington Hike on 8 March 2026 in Wellingborough, across rolling Northamptonshire countryside. Entries include checkpoints, refreshments and a hearty finish meal.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run along the Thames Path with options from 10 km to a full marathon. Flat, runnable routes marshalled and supported with checkpoints, food and medical cover make this a great spring challenge in Barnes.

Steyning Stinger on the South Downs offers Marathon, 30k and Half Marathon routes across scenic multi terrain with support stations and free race photos. Entries close midday 6 March 2026; finishers receive a medal and postrace breakfast.

Join a guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, paced conversationally for runners moving from road to trail. Explore varied woodland surfaces with gentle coaching on hill technique and a friendly, inclusive group vibe.

Join the women focused TrailX Women Run at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames on 8 March 2026 for a scenic day on the trails. Multiple distances from a 3 km fun run to 13 km competitive options make it perfect for all abilities.

Tackle a scenic but testing 50 km trail ultra around Stonor Park, Henley on Thames, with rolling hills and about 1200 m of climb across two 25 km loops. Expect forest tracks, big views and a welcoming ultra community.

Take on the Sevenoaks Circular Challenge on Mother's Day, 15 March 2026, a scenic LDWA event across the North Downs and Greensand Ridge with 15, 20 and 30 mile options. Expect indoor checkpoints, hot finish food and friendly marshals.