Trail Running calendar near Chigwell 2025-2026

South Downs Way Ultra Run is a 30-mile trail event based at Harting Down in West Sussex. The route showcases the South Downs Way and surrounding areas, visiting Beacon Hill, Cocking Down and Kingley Vale, with ancient woodlands, nature reserves and links to the Sussex Border Path, Shipwrights Way an..

High Lodge Half Marathon – Spring is a circular trail race set in Thetford Forest, offering a friendly atmosphere for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. The multi-terrain course loops through hard-packed trails, forest paths, sandy sections, and grassy footpaths, with wildlife such as fallow..

The event is scheduled for 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. It comprises fully marked and marshaled trail races over two distances: 10k Half Marathon Both routes use trails and tracks around Pitsford Water. Races leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the..

Silent Pool 10km is a guided trail run that starts and finishes at Silent Pool, Albury, near Guildford. The route follows North Downs Way sections and the Netley Heath forest, dipping into Shere and passing film locations from The Holiday and Bridget Jones Diary. It’s ideal for those new to trail ru..

Endurancelife Sussex is a coastal trail event based in Eastbourne, showcasing the Seven Sisters and sweeping views of the English Channel. Four distances are on offer: 10K (6.4 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Marathon (26.2 miles) and an Ultra (32.5 miles). Expect strenuous terrain—chalk downlan..

The Leith Hill Half Marathon is a challenging cross-country race that takes participants from Dorking to the summit of Leith Hill, the highest point in south-eastern England, and back. Spanning 13.1 miles with an elevation gain of 1,800 feet, this event is celebrated for its stunning scenery and sup..

The event takes place on 8 March 2026 at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Sywell Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BS. It is organised by LDWA - Beds, Bucks and Northants and uses walking routes through Northamptonshire countryside. The event does not allow dogs. On-site parking is availab..

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, set in the Chiltern Hills. Runners and walkers can choose from three distances: 50km ultra, 25km half ultra, or a 10km option. The route winds through the Misbourne and Ch..

The Hundred Hills 50km is a trail ultramarathon held on 14 March 2026 in the Chiltern countryside. The course comprises two different 25km loops and starts and finishes at Stonor Park. Distance is listed as 31 miles / 50km with approximately 4000 ft (1200 m) of climb. Terrain is mostly trail (80%)..

Sevenoaks Circular Challenge, organised by LDWA Kent, is held from West Heath School in Sevenoaks. This 49th edition features three brand-new routes of 15, 20 and 30 miles, exploring sections of the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge with some of the best views in West Kent. The event includes indo..

Surrey Hills Half Marathon is a guided trail half marathon starting and finishing in Guildford, Surrey. The 13-mile route threads through the Surrey Hills’ scenery, including St Martha’s Church and hill, the village of Shere, and Newlands Corner and Hackhurst Downs, with sections of the North Downs..

The Gratitude 25km is an exciting running event taking place in Broxbourne, UK. This race is designed for runners of all levels, promoting fitness and community spirit. Participants will enjoy a scenic route while challenging themselves to complete the 25km distance. The event emphasizes the importa..

The ZigZag 2026 Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K at the Farm is a trail running event held at Hyde Hall Farm, SG9 0RU. Returning for its third year, the event offers multiple distance options including 10k, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course features a mix of tarmac paths, grassl..

Winter's End - 50 Mile Ultra & Marathon is a scenic trail running event held along the South Downs Way National Trail, starting near Arundel, West Sussex, and finishing in Winchester, Hampshire. The event features a 50-mile ultramarathon and two marathon options covering either the first or second h..

The Windsor Trail Run takes place on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Alexandra Gardens, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HU. The event offers trail running on a flat course with views that include Windsor Castle. The route maps cover a Half Marathon and a 10K. Listed elevations are 29 m for the 10K and 58 m for t..

Elephant Challenge takes place at Salcey Forest, a Forestry England site near Northampton (NN7 2HX). This 6-hour, multi-lap event centers on a 3.5-mile off-road loop through the forest, allowing participants to choose distance—from 3 laps for a half marathon to 7 for a marathon or many more within t..

The Elephant Challenge is a six-hour off-road event organised by Big Bear Events on 24/03/2026. Participants complete as many laps of a 3.5-mile loop as they wish within the six-hour time limit. A marathon distance requires seven laps plus a short out-and-back; a half marathon requires three laps p..

Hankley Common 10km is a guided trail run by Running Adventures, starting and finishing at Hankley Common Lower Car Park, Elstead, Surrey. The 10km route crosses Hankley Common, known for wildlife and views. The session is social and non-competitive, ideal for those new to trail running or who enjoy..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest takes place on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The event is a trail 10k, run as a two-lap, marked course. A head or chest torch is required to take part. Petzl will attend with demo head torches. Canicross entries are included; canicross runners start 10 minutes befo..

The Run the Wild Half Marathon is a guided trail event based in the Chiltern Hills, starting from The Home Office in Tring. The route covers around 13 miles (about 21 km) with approximately 300 m of ascent. The course runs over undulating chalk hills and through local woods. Runners are led by loca..