Trail Running calendar near Chipping Ongar 2026-2027

An obstacle race weekend at Pippingford Park near Nutley, East Sussex, offering Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and Kids races across rolling, often wet terrain. The Ultra includes the British OCR Ultra Championship for eligible entrants.

A 10-mile trail race at Chilton Manor Farm featuring private trails, 240 m of elevation and a 1-mile Yew tree-lined finish. The route includes water stations, medics and a bespoke finisher medal.

A last person standing backyard ultra at The Waggoners pub in Welwyn where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until a single runner finishes a loop alone. Pub facilities, an athletes menu and limited marquee space are available.

Enjoy a flat riverside run along the Thames with a chocolate themed aid station. Choose your own distance from 5km to ultra marathon within a flexible seven hour time limit.

A community running event at Harcourt Hill on 26 Sep 2026 featuring a predominantly off road 10k plus 3k and 1k options, water points, medals for all and prizes for top male and female finishers.

Experience an autumn run through scenic pumpkin fields and farm tracks in Colchester. With 10k, 5k, and 1k distances, this flat off road event features chip timing and a family friendly event village.

A mixed-surface trail event on 27 September 2026 along the Wensum Way offering fixed distances from 10 km to ultra, parking included, an aid station at base camp, bespoke finisher medals and a complimentary coffee and cake at the finish.

Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.

Two measured runs through farmland beside Grantchester near Cambridge, with chip timing and medals for all finishers. The event supports Maggie's and Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust and includes on site services and team prizes.

A 10 mile trail race at Eridge Park in Tunbridge Wells featuring steep, narrow climbs, muddy sections and scenic views. Finishers receive a memento and are offered a pint and cake at the finish.

Experience a scenic off road run through the fields surrounding Manuden with distances of 10k, 5k, and 1k. Enjoy locally organized routes with course water stations and finisher medals for all participants.

MacTuffX London offers a unique interval running competition in September 2026. Participants can compete in solo doubles or relay categories over repeated 400 meter or 800 meter distances in Barking.

A multi terrain trail event near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and 1k along the Thames and through countryside. Entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and refreshments, and every entry plants a tree.

A single-loop 100 mile trail from Plumpton Racecourse in the South Downs National Park, featuring over 12,000 ft of elevation, 12 aid stations, a 34 hour cutoff and free onsite camping. The race forms part of the South Downs Triple Crown.

A guided group ultra run from St Martha's in Guildford along sections of the North Downs Way via Box Hill and Denbies Wine Estate, with kit support, group pacing and an alcohol free beer offered at the finish subject to availability.

An inflatable obstacle course at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 offering 2.5k laps and options for 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k. The non timed event includes a finisher medal, music zones, water and on site facilities.

A 50 km point-to-point ultra from Moors Valley Country Park to Hengistbury Head with mixed forest and seafront terrain, GPS route files, four feed stations, tracking options and on-course medical support.

Experience an ultra distance eco trail through the ancient woodlands of London. This event takes runners on a 50 km journey starting from Capel Road into the natural paths of Epping Forest.

Hit the trails at London EcoTrail 25 KM on 3 October 2026 in Epping's Bell Common. Enjoy a scenic 25 km route through woodlands and countryside, perfect for trail runners craving a nature filled challenge.

Night trail races on the South Downs around Plumpton Racecourse begin at dusk and run into darkness, with 50 km, half marathon and 20 mile options. The course is fully marked and supported with aid stations and marshals.