Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

Join a guided 10 km trail loop from Silent Pool through Netley Heath and Shere along the North Downs Way, mixing wide trails and single track. Social sunset and headtorch night sessions, not a race, for steady runners around 10 min per mile..

A beginner friendly 50 km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, limited to 250 participants and open to runners and walkers, with checkpoints, GPS tracking and a finish meal included.

Enjoy scenic reservoir trail running at Bewl Water near Lamberhurst, Kent, with lake views, undulating woodland and quiet lanes. Choose from 10K, half, marathon or 50K ultra on a Runners World top 10 UK marathon course.

Take on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge on 12 and 13 September 2026 along the scenic towpath from Putney to Henley. With distances from 10 km to 100 km, full support and a festival vibe, it suits runners and walkers alike.

Tackle the scenic Suffolk Coastal Path 50K from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh, a mostly flat point to point coastal trail through beaches, heath and villages. Aid stations and coach transfers keep logistics simple so you can enjoy the run.

Set in the Surrey Hills on 12 September 2026, the Shere multi terrain event offers scenic trail routes from 10k to 42k with chip timing, marshals and a lively event village. Expect stunning views, coffee, medals and friendly support.

Choose a scenic 15k or 30k through the High Weald AONB, linking Norman churches, orchards and coastal views. The Rye High Street start features a Town Crier and the finish brings a bespoke medal, free photos and warm local hospitality.

Scenic half marathon through historic Richmond Park on Sunday 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sheen Gate. Tackle rolling trails past White Lodge and along the Tamsin Trail in this beautiful 13.1 mile challenge.

Run riverside trails and village lanes at Roman River Trails, a self navigated half and full marathon near Colchester. Expect scenic river crossings, varied terrain, stocked aid stations and a cupless format so bring a cup.

The Lucky Horseshoe in Bury St Edmunds offers scenic, undulating trail courses from 5k to ultra on the Gallops and Golding Hills. Expect out and back routes, aid stations, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal on 19 September 2026.

Explore Kent's countryside on the Triple Trail Races, with 25 km, 50 km and 100 km options that thread the North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way past woodlands, orchards and Leeds Castle. Finish at Loddington Farm race village with f..

Run the Bradenham Blast on 20 September 2026 at Manor Farm, High Wycombe, with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through beech woodland and rolling trails. Enjoy a hilly, scenic challenge with an eco finisher medal and a tree planted for..

Run the flat, riverside Ouse Valley routes in Huntingdonshire with marathon and half marathon options on grass, gravel and tarmac paths. Enjoy peaceful river views and fast courses suitable for trail runners of all levels.

Enjoy a scenic mostly flat, traffic free course through farm fields and a pumpkin corn trail at Bullbanks Farm. Choose 10K, 5K or a family 1K, then relax in the event village with refreshments and family fun.

Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 is held at Sandringham Estate and offers a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile over trails and closed roads. The route passes Sandringham House and the event uses refill stations as a plastic free race..

Volunteer run charity 10k and 3k in Grantchester on 27 September 2026 supporting Maggie's Centre Cambridge and ACT. Courses run on farmland with chip timing, medals for finishers and on site refreshments.

Run the scenic 10 Mile Eridge Park Trail Challenge through woods, meadows and muddy streams on 27 September 2026 in Tunbridge Wells. Tackle technical climbs, enjoy marshals along the route and celebrate with cake and a pint at the finish.

Run to the Sea Bournemouth is a scenic 50 km point to point ultra from Moors Valley to Hengistbury Head on 3 October 2026. Expect flat forest trails and seafront running, four feed stations, tracking and a bespoke medal.

Take on the Epping Forest 50 KM 2026, a scenic 50 km trail challenge through ancient woods on 3 October 2026. Enjoy varied terrain, fresh air and a memorable run just outside London.