Trail Running calendar near Chelmsford 2025-2026

Haughley Festival of Running at Haughley Park in Suffolk on 12 April 2026 invites runners to choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. Enjoy mostly pathway routes with woodland sections, secure on site parking and a..

Discover the Spring Trail Series on the Serpent Trail in the South Downs at Cowdray estate on 18 April 2026. Choose from 12 km to 110 km and enjoy a fully marked, supported route through greensand hills, rivers, woodland and heath.

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge invites participants on scenic loops through Windsor Great Park, along the Thames and past Windsor Castle. Choose 10 km, 25 km or 50 km courses with app tracking, support stops and a lively finish celebration.

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is a scenic trail ultra on 18 April 2026, from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover. Follow the Ridgeway past Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge for an off road challenge with on course support.

Roman Ramble at Billingford Lakes offers rugged trail running with four hour and six hour options across heavy half and ultra laps. Parking is included and all finishers receive bespoke medals, so bring your own cup or bottle for refills.

Take in Seaford seafront and rolling South Downs on the Martello Half Marathon, an undulating trail course that blends coastal views with countryside. Enjoy water stations, a bespoke medal and free event photos as you race.

Run the Thames Ring Series, a multi day trail loop based in Streatley on Thames that follows the river and canal towpaths on mostly flat, scenic terrain. Pick 100, 150 or 250 mile routes from 22 to 26 April 2026 for a true endurance fix.

The Ale Trail 15 mile run is a pub-led trail race in Alfriston, East Sussex, starting from the Ye Olde Smugglers Inne beer garden. The 15-mile course has a 4hr30min cut-off and pub checkpoints at The Hampden Arms and The Ram Inn, where runn..

Take part in The Other Run in Bury St Edmunds on 26 April 2026 with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options on scenic country roads. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal, friendly atmosphere and a seven hour marathon cutoff.

Run a flat, fast 5K or 10K along the River Adur and Downs Link at Adur Recreation Ground in Shoreham by Sea, passing the airfield and Toll Bridge. Chip timing and finishers medals add to this well supported riverside race.

Saturn’s Midweek Chasing Numbers 7-Hour Time Challenge is held at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club on the River Thames. The event is designed to be affordable and flexible, inviting all abilities to run or walk within a 7-hour window. Partici..

Join the 2026 Heritage Run in Thorpeness on 1 May for scenic mainly off road 10k and half marathon distances, plus a dog run 10k. Organised by local volunteers, the event supports charity and has donated over £45,000 to date.

Enjoy a three day running festival over the May Bank Holiday across three Mid Sussex towns. Run single town races or combine stages into the Mid Sussex Marathon, with undulating multi terrain routes, medals, family fun and fancy dress.

Join a guided 30 mile trail ultra from West Hanger, Guildford, led by an experienced ultra coach, tackling Box Hill, Leith Hill and Greensand Way. This friendly group run suits runners who have completed at least 22 miles in training.

Join Run Silchester on 2 May 2026 for 2.5, 5 and 7 mile trail runs around the Roman wall, ancient woodland and a 12th century church. Family friendly festival atmosphere with stalls, music and proceeds supporting local community causes.

Take on the Thames Path 100 on 2 May 2026, a point to point 100 mile trail from Richmond to Oxford. Scenic riverside paths, aid stations and a 30 hour limit await as you chase centurion buckles and a memorable university finish.

Run a scenic woodland course at Culden Faw Estate on 3 May 2026 with solo, pair and team relays plus timed 5K, 10K and the Henley Downhill Time Trial. Expect gentle undulations, a climb before 3 km and a long downhill finish with chip timin..

Tackle scenic South Downs trails at the Three Forts Challenge with full marathon, half marathon and five mile options calling at Chanctonbury Ring and Cissbury Ring. All profits support Ferring Country Centre and local charities.

Join a guided Box Hill Vertical KM group run near Dorking for a tough 12.5 mile route with about 1000 m of climb through woods, heath and open fields. Enjoy expert guidance, technical terrain and a social finish.

Run to the Sea Brighton is a scenic point to point 50k from the Sussex downs to Hove seafront with a two person relay. Expect trails, rolling hills, sea views, aid stations, medical support and a bespoke finisher medal.