Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

A self-navigation trail race in Thaxted on 24 June 2026 of about 6 miles, using a written route with no markings or GPX. Race HQ is at the Farmhouse Inn and entries include a pub voucher.

A twilight multi terrain race across the 220 acre Ashburnham Place estate in Battle, East Sussex. Includes 10 km, 5 km and a junior run and raises funds for bereavement and suicide prevention charities.

Three consecutive days of racing at Colworth Club add up to a full marathon through a 5 mile run, an 8.1 mile trail race and a half marathon. On site facilities include parking, refreshments and free camping with booking.

A relaxed 5 km trail run through Wyken Vineyards and surrounding countryside, followed by wood-fired flatbreads, locally roasted coffee and music in the vineyard courtyard. Limited spaces and free overflow parking with marshalls on site.

Trail event at Hyde Hall Farm offering distances from 5k to ultra with lap formats, on-site parking, a lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. The event is cupless so participants need a cup or bottle.

The Maverick North Downs Trail will take place in Cranleigh on Saturday 27 June 2026. You can run between 6 and 53 kilometers.

A 24 hour running challenge at Cherry Orchard Country Park where solo runners or teams of up to 12 complete laps of an 8 km countryside route. Charity and standard entry options are available and funds support work to end homelessness in Es..

Trail races of Half Marathon, 10K and 5K run from Marlow Rugby Union Football Club on 28 June 2026, using marked off road routes through the Thames Valley countryside with marshals, chip timing and race photos.

A June 28th trail event at 3 Brewers Brewery in Hertfordshire offering 5 km and 10 km multi terrain laps, mostly off road, with a medal, pint cup and free drink for finishers plus live jazz and charity fundraising.

Silsoe Stride on 28 June 2026 features scenic 5K and 10K races plus children’s runs at Wrest Park. The event is organised by village volunteers and community groups with profits shared among local beneficiaries.

A Half Marathon at Box Hill Fort (Tadworth) on 28 June 2026 with more than 3000 feet of ascent and descent. The route runs mainly on rough tracks and offers views over the North Downs, the Mole Gap, Denbies Vineyard and Dorking.

A 5 km off road run and walk at Therfield Heath in Royston on 28 June 2026, held over two laps to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust. Entry is limited and fees are listed for adults and children.

A 5.3 miles off-road trail race around Ashridge Woods on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with National Trust permission. Water and finish refreshments are provided and entry fees differ for affiliated and non affiliated runne..

North Downs Run is a multi terrain 30 km race through the Kent countryside on Sunday 28 June 2026. Entries are open with online entry closing 14 June; fees are £38 affiliated, £40 non affiliated and £45 on the day if places remain.

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026. A grassy obstacle course with staggered wave starts, marshals on the route, toilets and refreshments available, and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A self-navigation trail event near Maldon on 28 June 2026 offering 10K and 5K routes through private fisheries grounds, with entry fees that include a cafe voucher and all profits donated to Caroline Coastal FM and Farleigh Hospice.

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest combine running with facts about the woodland and trail running tips. Routes include 10 km and 16 km options and entry fees range from £12.50 to £17.50.

A chip timed 10k at Burghley House on 30 June 2026, run over two laps on grass and paths around the estate. Open to ages 16 and over with a minimum fundraising target of £50.