Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2025-2026

Join KNC 7 on Thursday 20 November for a MapRun Street O along the Isle of Sheppey coast from Little Oyster Car Park, Minster on Sea. Tackle a 60 minute score with 31 virtual controls and enjoy an optional Apres O nearby.

Run a torchlit 10K through Salcey Forest under Petzl Night Trails: a flat, fully marked two lap course on crushed stone with some mucky sections. Torches required; cafe, toilets and canicross available.

Enjoy panoramic Chiltern views on woodland trails at Wendover Woods with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus a spirited 5K Canicross for dogs and owners. Finishers receive a custom medal and enjoy the friendly ATW event atmosphere.

The RunUk Kingston 10k is a scenic running event starting and finishing at the Kingston Hawker Centre in Surrey. The course takes runners through the streets of Kingston and along the picturesque river towpath, offering a vibrant atmosphere..

Join a guided trail run at Box Hill, Dorking covering 12.5 miles with about 1000 m of ascent through steep, technical woodland and open fields. This noncompetitive group run suits fit trail runners and finishes with an alcohol free beer.

The Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Phoenix Running, takes place in Walton on Thames, Surrey, along the scenic River Thames towpath. This UK Athletics certified event features flat, fast, and accurately measured courses wit..

Enjoy a guided 13 mile trail half marathon through the Surrey Hills, visiting St Martha's Hill and sections of the North Downs Way. This relaxed group run emphasizes scenery and camaraderie rather than competition.

Event overview The St Andrews Day Challenge is a timed trail event on 30 November 2025. Participants choose between a 6-hour or a 4-hour timed option and run as many laps of the circuit as they can within their chosen time. The course uses..

Tackle 26.3 miles around Colworth Estate with five scenic laps of gently undulating trail and lanes, including woodland paths and narrow sections. Friendly club facilities, cup free so bring your own bottle, 30 November in Sharnbrook.

Choose your distance on the day at Running Tribe Races in Chalfont St Peter, running scenic looped trails through woods. Drop bags, an aid station with vegan options, pacers and medical cover make it welcoming for trail and road runners.

Take on the Hurtwood 50k through the Surrey Hills on 7 December 2025, a fully signed trail ultra with checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit. Entries open 12 December 2024 and the event welcomes fast walkers and first time ultra runners.

Run a scenic 10 mile trail around Grafham Water, weaving through woodland, Dragonfly Pond and Sanctuary Bay before a final mile along the dam wall. Canicross runs in a separate wave so you can bring your dog on a lead.

Join Bauble Bimble at Ferry Meadows for a fun multi lap challenge with four and six hour session options on a scenic 5.3 km country park loop. Bring your own bottle for refills and enjoy a bespoke finisher medal and relaxed lap format.

Race the Trifarm Winter 10k, the final round of a four event trail series at Trifarm near Boreham. Enjoy a mostly off road clockwise route away from the river and a championship deciding atmosphere with just 50 places available.

Join a scenic 10 km loop around Rye Harbour Nature Reserve on 7 December 2025, mostly on trails and fully marshalled. Limited to 70 runners, the Winchelsea event finishes with tea and cake at the community centre.

Join a regional colour coded orienteering event at Highwoods Country Park, Colchester on Sunday 7 December with courses for all abilities up to a 7.0 km Blue course. Enjoy woodland and grassland terrain, waterproof maps and a friendly vibe.

Join the Christmas Cracker at Newlands Corner on 7 December for pantomime themed family score orienteering and colour coded Orange Green and Blue courses. Guildford Orienteers will provide festive refreshments and friendly guidance.

Run 200 miles around south England on long distance trails in Winter Downs 200, a scenic but demanding loop with a 96 hour limit. Limited to 100 starters, this supported challenge requires GPX navigation and mandatory kit.

The Trail Nocturne de Bonningues-lès-Calais will take place in Bonningues-lès-Calais on Saturday 13 December 2025. You can run between 8 and 16 kilometers.

Take part in the Essex Vets XC Championships on 13 December 2025 in Epping Forest for a tough and scenic 8k on forest trails. Veteran races and team prizes across age groups; entries online only until 7 December.