Colchester
Trail Running Calendar near Colchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Colchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 57 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Evening 10 km trail run at Trifarm on mostly off road public footpaths and bridleways, part of a four race 2026 series with GPX route and on site parking.
Measured off road 5 kilometre run at Westley Heights Country Park, part of Pitsea RCs seven race Crown to Crown 2026 series with on course safety cover and varied entry rates.
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.
A multi distance out and back trail event at Suffolk Running Centre on 19 September 2026 offering 5k to ultra options, aid stations every 10 km and a seven hour cut off.
A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.
October 2026
Chelmsford Brew Co hosts a one-off 10 km trail run and a relaxed hike on 03 Oct 2026, with a finishers drink, crisps and a medal.
A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.
Trail races near Toppesfield on 04 Oct 2026 offering about 10 miles or 6.2 miles with self navigation, UK Athletics rules, and limited parking.
A 20 mile looped trail starting and finishing inside Landguard Fort, crossing nature reserves, estuaries and the Port with on-course aid and a six hour cut off.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
Approx 6 miles self navigation tarmac trail in Chelmer Village, minimum age 16, limited to 120 places, head torch required and glow in the dark medal for finishers.
Timed, self supported loop around Canvey Island starting and finishing at Waterside Farm Leisure Centre with a pub stop at 10 km and a four hour cutoff.
A 10km self-navigated night-time trail around Thaxted, starting and finishing at The Maypole with entry proceeds supporting John Webb’s Windmill restoration.
A Halloween themed 6.66 km trail run in Chelmsford on 31 October 2026 with GPX/Strava route support, fancy dress prizes and a brewery finish offering a medal, drink and crisps.
November 2026
An after dark multi terrain run in Leigh-on-Sea offering 10 km and 5 km races with mandatory headtorches, chip timing, finisher medals and charity support.
A Remembrance Sunday trail event in Brightlingsea on 8 November 2026 with live Last Post and a two-minute silence during the race. A looped course offers 10km, half, marathon and a six hour timed option with on-course aid stations.
An evening 5 km charity trail run in Writtle on 11 November 2026 that donates £2 per entry to Whizz Kidz, with a self guided route and a pub finish.