Trail Running calendar near Chigwell 2026-2027

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest where runners complete a *4 miles 880 feet* loop every hour; full, 12 hour and 6 hour entry options are available, with camping, basic aid station and chip timing.

Trail running in the Surrey Hills with 10k, 21k and 42k routes on chip timed, well marked courses, aid stations and finisher medals. Starts and finishes at Shere Recreation Ground with free parking and an event village.

A charity ultramarathon along the Essex riverside on 12 September 2026, offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes with marked trails, medical cover and checkpoints. Proceeds support Prostate Cancer UK.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile ultra on the Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire run as a single loop within 24 hours. The runnable course links villages, has seven aid stations, live tracking and guided recce weekends to preview the route.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

A trail running event on 13th September 2026 in Seale, based at Myrtle’s Courtyard, with marathon and half marathon routes along the Pilgrims Way and North Downs Way that raise funds for local charities.

A multi-terrain trail race from Rye Sports Centre in East Sussex offering 30k (slightly over 30 km) and 15k routes through the High Weald AONB. The course links historic churches and passes woodlands, orchards, country lanes and coastal vie..

On 13 September 2026 the Alf Shrubb Memorial returns to Slinfold with chip timed 10k and 5k trail races plus children’s races. The event finishes at Slinfold Cricket Club, supports local causes and awards a replica Alf Shrubb medal to finis..

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

TrailFest at Holdenby House offers four traffic free trail distances inside a private estate, with routes on farm tracks, field edges and through a small wood, plus rolling hills and open countryside views.

A community 10 km race and 2 km kids fun run across the undulating rough tracks of Ashtead Common, raising funds for local charities and held with permission of the local land managers.

An annual fun run in Steeple Barton offering 10 km, 5 km and a fun run on undulating on and off road courses through lanes, fields and the Barton Abbey Estate. Proceeds support Steeple Barton Church.

A multi-terrain 10 km and canicross event near Wallingford on September 13, 2026, featuring off-road trails, two water refill stations, and a finish at Ridgeway View Campsite with a medal, pint cup and a free drink. Event supports Thames Va..

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A 10K within the private grounds of Chevening Estate in Sevenoaks, Kent on 13 September 2026. The scenic route crosses parkland and tree lined avenues and includes timed results and bespoke finisher medals.

A looped trail event in Hitchin on a 5 km course where participants have seven hours to complete as many laps as they wish. The weekend includes a Mini Mile for children, an event village, aid station, medals and post event massage.

Peacock Plod is a multi distance running event set in the private grounds of Hockwold Hall, a former royal residence on the Norfolk Suffolk Cambridgeshire border. Runners follow a 5.3 km loop with distance options from 5k up to an ultra.

A charity trail run from The Zach Willsher Pub in Benfleet offering two undulating routes of about 5.7 miles and 12 miles, with written route instructions and timed entries. Funds raised go to Macmillan and finishers receive a pub voucher.