Colchester
Trail Running Calendar near Colchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Colchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 64 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Torchlit 5 km charity trail on 11 Nov 2026, supporting Whizz Kidz with a countryside route and a pub finish; places are limited.
Eastern Masters Cross Country Champs at Horseheath Race Course, Cambridge on 15 November 2026, organised by Eastern Masters Athletics Club.
A 6 mile night trail in Hatfield Peverel with self navigation and a written route; head torch and mobile required and minimum age 16.
A 15k trail run at Trifarm near Boreham on 21 Nov 2026, over 95% off road on public footpaths and bridleways with on site parking and water points.
Flat, mainly sandy woodland trail routes at Wantisden Hall with 9 km, 16 km and 23 km options through the Suffolk AONB.
Trail event near Chelmsford on 29 Nov 2026 with two unsigned narrative routes of about 8.6 and 5.5 miles; proceeds support Centre Point Charity.
December 2026
A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.
Sold out festive Reindeer run on the Flitch Way with 5.3 km laps and options from 5 km to a six hour challenge.
Festive half marathon through Mid Suffolk woodland and lanes on 13 December 2026, cupless with water refill, mince pie, trophies and an optional eco-friendly medal.
Santa Dash at Thornham Walks is a fundraising event run by The Blossom Charity with Friends of Thornham Walks, held from 30.09.26 to 13.12.26.
An evening self navigation trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses in Littley Green with a secret destination, cryptic clue bonuses, refreshments and entry vouchers.
A social 12k run on 19 December 2026 with a GPX/Strava route, brewery and finish bar drink tokens, festive medals and a post-run rum option.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
An off-road Boxing Day race at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists compete over muddy multi-lap courses for the Markham Cup.
A Boxing Day running event organised by Pitsea Running Club at Westley Heights Country Park on Saturday 26 December.
A winter trail 10 km at Trifarm near Boreham on 27 Dec 2026, mostly off road on public footpaths with on site parking and basic race support.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.