Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

Experience a trail running festival at Billingford Fishing Lakes & Country Park with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra. Enjoy a variety of terrains, finishers medals, and celebratory refreshments in a scenic park setting.

Timed lap event at Buchan Country Park on 19 April 2026 with 5.3 km laps to create distances from 5 km up to ultra within a 7 hour limit. Runners may choose one of twelve medals or a lower cost no medal entry.

Experience a unique trail half marathon through the LodeStar festival fields. This off road race features chip timing and water stations while raising vital funds for local charity.

A community running event on 19 April 2026 in the Chiltern Hills with timed 5km and 10km races plus a children's Run in Colour. Routes use mixed terrain and include access to the Wormsley Estate with facilities at Ibstone Common.

A self navigation trail race of about 6.2 miles at Mountfitchet Castle on 19 Apr 2026, for runners aged 16 and over; entries include a £4 tea room voucher and results are published on the organiser’s website.

A limited capacity evening trail run of 5 miles for over 18s with the course run in reverse from previous years. Route files are provided beforehand and finishers can exchange their race number at the bar for a drink.

Trail run at Barningham Estate offering 10k, 20k and 30k single lap routes across off road North Norfolk terrain. Fundraising supports Little Lifts Boxes for people receiving breast cancer treatment.

An inflatable 5K obstacle course in St Albans on Saturday 25 April 2026, featuring a series of inflatable obstacles along a 5K route; recent booking figures and participant feedback indicate active interest.

A community running event in Hadleigh on 25 Apr 2026 with approximate 9.5-mile and 4.5-mile courses, staggered starts, and fundraising for the Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding.

A monthly urban trail run from Hampstead Heath with 15 km and 8 km options that traverse Primrose Hill, Regent's Park and Hyde Park, finishing at the Klättermusen store for coffee and pastries.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 26 April 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon options; the marathon uses the officially measured Kirtling Route, aid stations appear every 10k and parking is included.

Join NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 on Sunday 26 April in Walton on Thames for a flat, certified lap course along the riverside towpath. Choose marathon, half or a 7 hour timed challenge, enjoy flexible starts and a commemorative medal.

A spring, group-led trail run of around **10 km** through bluebell woods near Tring in the Chiltern Hills, with Run Leaders, trail-running tips, bag storage and nearby cafes. Dog friendly with cani-cross equipment.

A multi-terrain 5 km race at Fineshade Wood on Sunday 26 April 2026 as Race 1 of the Northants 5K Series. The event includes bespoke finish medals, a virtual completion option with posted medals, and ANPR cashless parking.

An approximately 8 kilometre trail loop around Icklesham with over 75 percent trail, a fully marked and marshalled course, prizes for first male and female, and tea and cake in the hall afterwards.

A guided 10 km group run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest for Forestry England members only. Runs are led at a conversational pace on mostly flat woodland trails with parking available.

Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest combine running on miles of woodland trails with facts about the forest and practical trail running tips. Routes include 10k and 16k options and events include both paid and free entries.

A five round summer trail series at Langdon Discovery Nature Park beginning 28 Apr 2026. The first race is a 5k for ages 12 and over, with on the day entries charged at the same price as online.

Enjoy a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the scenic River Thames in Egham. Run or walk as many laps as you choose to earn a medal and special distance pins at this inclusive midweek event.

A marked 100 mile point to point trail race from Richmond in London to Oxford with a 30 hour time limit, held mainly on groomed paths and paved pathways under a UKA permit.