Trail Running calendar near Chigwell 2025-2026

Run a guided trail half marathon across the rolling chalk hills and woods of the Chilterns with English Athletics qualified run leaders offering pacing and technique tips. Midrace refreshment, free parking and a finishers medal await.

Tackle a scenic, hilly timed challenge at Pippingford Park with 10 hours to complete up to ten laps of roughly 3, 4 or 5 mile loops. Enjoy rugged trails, basic camping and a finisher medal and coloured shirt to celebrate your day.

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced run..

Tackle 16 miles of undulating trails from Combe Gibbet to Overton across scenic Berkshire and Hampshire countryside. Managed transfers and kit transport included make this a classic spring cross country adventure.

Take on a scenic 10K through Epping Forest on 29 March 2026, two laps on traffic free forest tracks with an undulating, multi terrain route. Limited to 600 entries and finishers receive a medal.

Celebrate the Galloping Grind reopening with the 3rd 10 km trail run at dusk in this Easter Egg edition. Only 30 places, includes a T shirt and post race egg hunt; bring a headtorch and high visibility gear.

Join the Eggcellent Easter Orange Run along the Thames for a fun, flexible 7 hour challenge where walkers are welcome and a cheerful orange egg medal awaits anyone covering at least 3 km. Riverside route, tasty aid station treats, and festi..

Saturn's 7 Hour Time Challenge at Wraysbury Skiff & Punting Club (Wraysbury, TW20) is an inclusive, self-paced race along the River Thames. Entrants choose a distance from a 3 km lap, with full laps around about 7 km (4.37 miles) or a short..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to th..

Take on the Mortimer 10km on Monday 6 April 2026 at Mortimer Fairground, a scenic off road route through local woodlands and bridleways. A dog friendly canicross 10 km option lets you enjoy the race with your canine companion.

Tackle the Rose of the Shires Ultra, 54 mile circular challenge around Brixworth Country Park across trails, towpath and country roads. Enjoy countryside scenery, navigation sections, on course support and a finishers medal.

Take on four iconic Centurion 50 mile challenges across 2026 with the 50 Mile Grand Slam package, starting with South Downs Way on 11 April. Secure your spot when entries open 26 April 2025 for a season of epic trails and camaraderie.

Tackle the South Downs Way 50, a 50 mile trail from Worthing to Eastbourne that climbs chalk ridges and finishes with a lap on Eastbourne Sports Club track. Expect exposed, scenic terrain and sweeping coastal views across 5700 ft of ascent.

Run the Henley River Half Marathon, 10K or Junior Race at Temple Island Meadows and enjoy scenic, mixed terrain trails along the River Thames. Expect themed medals, free photos and a lively event village with food, drink and family fun.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Run the spring trails at Cowdray Estate with 5 km, 10 km, 10 mile, junior races and canicross options. Scenic sandy heathland and mixed trail sections through wildlife rich commons deliver a rewarding, characterful day out.

Take on the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way, an annual traffic free ultra along scenic track with long tunnels that need a head torch. Finishers get a special medal and free race photos while the event supports local foodbanks.

Haughley Festival of Running brings multi distance races at Haughley Park, from 5k to ultra, on lap based scenic routes with on site parking. Limited to 300 entrants for a friendly, village festival feel.

Run a scenic 10k trail loop through the Nene Valley countryside, over green fields, farm tracks and old railway lines. Fully marked with an aid station, this spring race is ideal for runners wanting a country escape.

Discover the Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge, a looped Great Park and Thames Path event offering 10 km, 25 km and 50 km options with Castle views and support along the route. Walk, jog or run from Windsor Racecourse and enjoy a lively festival a..