Trail Running calendar near Chignall Smealy 2026-2027

A fully signed 50k trail ultra on the North Downs Way and Norbury Park with 2986 ft of ascent. Based at Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking, the route includes four checkpoints offering food and drinks.

A marathon and half marathon on the largely traffic-free Marriott's Way, supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with coach transport available, finisher medals, on-route aid and prizes for top finishers.

A multi distance running festival at High Lodge in Thetford Forest using a 5 km loop with mainly pathway and some trails, on course aid, event medals, and 20% of entries supporting forest upkeep.

A 42-mile trail ultramarathon across historic Essex from Chipping Ongar to St Peter-on-the-Wall, with varied muddy paths, four staffed checkpoints, GPX navigation and compulsory safety kit.

A 10 km mixed-terrain run from Windsor & Eton Brewery along towpaths and parkland, with staggered starts, a pint cup and free drink at the finish, chip timing and downloadable race photos.

Coastal trail event in Eastbourne on 6 March 2027 featuring 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra routes along the Seven Sisters and English Channel cliffs. It is part of the Endurancelife 26-27 season with leaderboard points.

Trail races around Pitsford Water with 10k and Half Marathon routes from Brixworth Country Park, fully marked courses, water stations, first aid, prizes and a finisher medal.

A trail race at Harrold-Odell Country Park on 13 March 2027 offering 25 km and 50 km distances organised by Thunder Races. Early bird and standard entry prices apply; instalment and transfer options are available.

Multi distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm on 13/03/2027 offering 10k, half, full and ultra options. The course uses farm grounds with laps, an aid station, secure on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events that prioritise clear waymarking, generous cut-offs, and runnable countryside courses. Distances include an 81-mile Bunyan Trail ultra and 25 km and 50 km Harrold Odell races.

An all-female trail run at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames on 14 March 2027, offering 3 km, 6.5 km and 13 km routes plus chip timing, medals and partner benefits.

A short out and back carrying race on The Nower in Dorking with a 380 m course and 15 m ascent. Adult pairs follow a weigh in and helmet rules; prizes include a barrel of local ale and novelty awards.

A 13.1 mile cross-country trail from Dorking to Leith Hill Tower and back, with about 1,800 ft of ascent. Entry includes water stations, a personalised number, a reusable medal, post-race beer and a cooked breakfast.

A countryside walking and running event on 14 March 2027 around Sevenoaks, offering three new circular routes that showcase views of the North Downs and Greensand Way, with indoor checkpoints and a 225 person entry limit.

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50 km trail ultra in the Chilterns starting and finishing at Stonor Park on 20 March 2027. The marked course has 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations, full medical support and a nine hour cut off.

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

Seven consecutive days of timed running on certified out and back routes along the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances from 5 km to ultra are available and finishers earn daily mementos plus a seven day lantern medal set.

A two-lap, multi terrain 10 km trail race around Mortimer village that starts and finishes on Mortimer Fairground. The route runs through local woodlands and includes a separate canicross start plus chip timing and downloadable photos.

A single-loop 50 km trail race from Arundel through the South Downs with woodland and riverside sections, four aid stations, chip timing, live GPS tracking and UTMB Index recognition worth 2 ITRA points.