Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

A 30th anniversary road marathon organised by Halstead Road Runners, set on scenic low traffic roads in North Essex. The event supports local charities, forms part of the Essex championships and limits entries to 500.

A road marathon and half marathon based at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using measured routes with aid stations every 10 km. Entries include parking and a bespoke finisher medal; the event is cupless so bring your own bottle..

Off road 10k, 5k and junior races at Milton Creek Country Park on 10 May 2026 raising funds for the Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust. The stone trail route includes hills and pacers for the 10k, with medals and photos.

A self guided 13 mile run around the Garden City Greenway in Letchworth Garden City, starting and finishing at Standalone Farm. Run under UKA rules with a three hour time limit and profits donated to GRIT charity.

A guided 30 km trail run in the Chiltern Hills with trail technique instruction, checkpoints, a finisher’s medal and Trees not Tees certificate, based near Tring Station with limited spaces.

A trail running event conceived to increase participation from Black people, people of the global majority and allies. It offers 1K, 5K and 10K distances, children's entries are free under 16, and the day includes food, live music and activ..

A cross country event in Little Gaddesden on 10 May 2026 offering 10K, 5K and mini races for under 7s. Pre registration and on the day fees apply and medals are awarded to all finishers.

A self‑navigated trail event in Thaxted on 10 May 2026 raising funds for Thaxted Windmill restoration. Two route options are offered, 5 miles (8k) and 8.25 miles (13k), with entry fees and a refreshment voucher included.

A measured off-road 5K on 13 May 2026, Race 2 of the seven-race Crown to Crown series, run mainly on bridleways through Willow Park with limited parking and on-course safety support.

A coastal point-to-point trail event in Suffolk and Essex offering 100 mile, 50 mile and 50 km options with GPS tracking, regular checkpoints and a mandatory kit list. Routes run mostly on soft dirt trail through protected landscapes.

An inflatable obstacle course at Brands Hatch on 16 May 2026 offering laps of a 2.5 km circuit with 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km options, music zones, water stations and a finisher medal.

Run through scenic vineyard hills at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on 16 May 2026 on a 5.3 km undulating off road loop. Choose as many laps as you like for distances from 5 km up to ultra with flexible start times and limited places.

A timed lapped event at Mowsbury Park on 16 May 2026 offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit, flexible start window and both medal and no medal entry options; places capped at 75.

A weekend obstacle race in Henley on Thames on May 16-17, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super and Beast distances plus a Kids Race and spectator tickets, run along historic town landmarks and a riverside course.

Race for Life Brentwood at Weald Country Park on 16 May 2026 offers 3k, 5k and a double lap 10k across grass and woodland trails. The event is chip timed and carries a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A cross-country *10 km* race at Priory Park, Reigate on 17 May 2026, organised by MCC Promotions with on-day registration, hydration stations, basic facilities and support for the charity Sport In Mind.

Run the scenic loop at Hurtwood Park Polo Club in Cranleigh, Surrey with distances from 5 km to ultra on mostly flat off road trails. Multi lap format and a seven hour time limit suit all paces and every finisher gets a memento.

Trail races over 10 and 5 miles at Cammas Hall Farm on 17 May 2026, using farm tracks and woodland trails. Marshals, water stations, parking and finish-line facilities are provided; transfers allowed before the deadline.

The Bury to Clare Challenge is an 18-mile point-to-point journey from Bury St Edmunds to Clare through West Suffolk's countryside. This well-marked run or walk supports St Nicholas Hospice Care. Participants receive a finisher's medal, with..

A fully guided 36 miles along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich Station on 17 May 2026. This non competitive, social paced event features stocked aid stations, a bespoke wooden medal and a supplied kit list.