Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire countryside. Choose between three distances starting from Luton Sports Village with access to full leisure facilities including showers and a café.

Choose your own distance in this flexible 7-hour timed challenge along the River Thames. Complete laps to earn a medal, with pins for longer distances, supported by a well-stocked aid station. All abilities and walkers are welcome.

Explore the scenic Harborough Round on a 50 km or 100 km journey through historic villages and countryside. This supported ultra marathon features iconic landmarks like Foxton Locks and the Kelmarsh Tunnel.

On 16 Aug 2026 The Black Bull 15 offers a 15 miles trail run and a 15 km social hike near Chelmsford. The event marks the organiser's 20th anniversary and will donate £2 from entries to a charity to be confirmed.

This guided trail run covers 22 miles along the Paston Way, from North Walsham to Cromer on the Norfolk coast. The route is rich with history, named after the medieval Paston family.

A flexible seven hour timed run along the River Thames. Choose your own distance from 3 km to an ultra, with themed medals and goody bags for all finishers. Enjoy a fully signed course suitable for road shoes.

Experience a scenic trail run through Wendover Woods with distances ranging from a junior race to a half marathon. Enjoy gravel paths and views of the Chilterns with chip timing and themed medals for all finishers.

The Richmond Park Half and Full Marathon are on August 23, 2026, in Richmond Park. The course includes park trails and landmarks, with goody bags for finishers. This UK Athletics affiliated event has limited entries.

Experience a scenic run through the historic Richmond Park on this UK Athletics Affiliated course. Choose between a half or full marathon distance following the trails and private roads of London’s largest Royal Park.

Experience a scenic trail run entirely within the beautiful grounds of Richmond Park. Choose between a half marathon or full marathon distance featuring lake views and wooded paths through this historic Royal Park.

Experience a trail run through the meadows along the Colne Valley Path. Choose between a full marathon or half marathon distance starting from Stambourne Village Hall.

Enjoy a summer run along the scenic Marriott's Way starting from Whitwell and Reepham Railway Station. This charity event offers untimed 5km and 10km routes to support breast cancer reconstruction services.

Experience a flat trail run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with stunning views of Windsor Castle. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances with chip timing and free race photos included in a historic UK setting.

Take on the Muntjac 15, a 15 mile trail around Danbury Essex with 1600 ft of climbing across scenic woodland and technical singletrack. Enjoy a well stocked checkpoint, a quality memento and bespoke local trophies.

Experience a scenic out and back trail run through the North Downs Way and Surrey countryside. Choose between a full or half marathon starting from the grounds of Woldingham School.

Experience a scenic 10k trail run through the beautiful grounds of Shoreham Woods in Kent. This chip timed event offers both standard running and canicross categories with on site facilities including parking and water stations.

Experience an evening trail run through the meadows and woodlands of the historic Ickworth National Trust estate. Choose between 5km and 10km routes featuring a beautiful sunset backdrop and a finish at the iconic rotunda.

Enjoy a flat and fast riverside run along the Thames in Walton on Thames. This social event offers marathon and half marathon distances on a scenic towpath with chip timing and finisher medals for all participants.

This unique 7km beach run starts at low tide in Broadstairs, goes to Ramsgate's Harbour Wall, and returns. It features team and individual prizes and finishes with refreshments. The event is open to runners aged 15 and over.

Explore the trails around the mysterious Silent Pool on a guided 10km evening run. The route passes through Netley Heath forest and the village of Shere, with the group running together at a steady pace. Head torches are available for night..