Trail Running calendar near Chigwell 2026-2027

A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A trail weekend at Cowdray Estate, West Sussex offering five distances from 12 km to 110 km, low technical difficulty, an event village with expo, and optional camping and race support.

A 50K ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow via the Ridgeway National Trail, with about 996 m of ascent. The fully marked route has three aid stations and a 9 hour time limit.

Windsor 50 offers looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes from Windsor Racecourse through the Great Park, Runnymede and the Thames Path. The event provides signed routes, rest stops, medical and massage teams, GPS tracking, and finisher awards..

A guided *42.2 km* trail marathon through the Chiltern Hills, led by qualified run leaders. The route uses the Ridgeway and Wendover Woods, with checkpoints, refreshments, bag drop and a wooden finisher’s medal included.

The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend will take place in Haywards Heath on Saturday 17 April 2027. You can run between 10 and 26 miles.

A scenic 10 km trail race in the Nene Valley starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The circular, fully marked course runs on tracks, fields and disused railway lines and includes a staffed aid station.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate plus a Run in Colour for children aged 4 to 11. Fees vary by age and affiliation.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

An inflatable obstacle-course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k options, giant inflatables, five music zones, on-course hydration and a finisher's medal.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Winchester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for visitors and 10 or 15 miles; no maps or GPS and a sealed emergency bag is..

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on officially measured scenic routes with aid stations, parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A five mile off road race through woods and farmland around Hurstbourne Tarrant in the North Wessex Downs. Organised entirely by volunteers since 2009, the annual event donates all proceeds to local charities.

A single entry that covers four Centurion 100 mile races held between 1 May and 17 October 2027. Minimum age 20, published fees apply and optional XCover insurance is available.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

A guided 30 mile trail run near Guildford on 1 May 2027 that follows sections of the North Downs Way and the Greensand Way. It is presented as a first taste of ultra running with on route guidance and a possible post run alcohol free beer.

Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local chariti..

A one-day trail event in Ilmington offering six distances from 10K to 100KM plus a new two person 100KM relay, with feed stations, baggage support, GPX maps and trackers on the longer routes.