Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

Experience a unique 20 mile looped trail race starting and finishing inside the historic Landguard Fort. Runners will explore nature reserves and river estuaries across the scenic Suffolk peninsula.

The Titsey Trail 10k is a community running event held on Sunday, 11th October 2026. Organized by runners for runners, it raises funds for a variety of local charities.

Experience the scenic Cambridgeshire countryside with 10k and half marathon trail races around Grafham Water. These fully marked and marshalled routes offer beautiful reservoir views and a variety of local tracks.

Run a scenic and flat 10k course featuring coastal paths along the Dengie peninsula and town streets. Starting at the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre, this event offers free parking and a variety of terrains for all participants.

Experience an annual challenge through the scenic footpaths of Kent Surrey and Sussex. Choose between 25 km and 50 km routes with full navigation support and catering provided throughout the course.

Experience an off road 10k through the Norfolk countryside featuring woodland tracks and optional obstacles. Enjoy a unique route with a ford crossing and support the Purfleet Trust at this scenic trail event.

Run through the narrow, traffic-free trails of Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or junior race on a scenic woodland course. Every finisher gets a bespoke medal and free photos.

Experience a scenic 30 mile ultra marathon along the River Stort and Lee navigations. This flat out and back course offers a fast trail experience with generous cut off times and supportive checkpoints.

Choose your own distance at Ferry Meadows by completing as many 5.3 km laps as you like in six hours. This multi-terrain event is located near Peterborough and features a cupless aid station at every lap.

Experience an off road running event south of Canterbury featuring scenic trails through the Kentish countryside. Choose between a way marked half marathon or a self navigated full marathon with full event village facilities.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Conquer hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods in this autumn multi terrain event. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or junior distances and enjoy on site facilities like a cafe and adventure playground.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular trail race in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, featuring a half marathon and a metric half marathon. Runners explore a scenic route along canal towpaths, through woodlands and countryside. It's known for..

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

Participate in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames in Egham. Choose your distance from 3km to an ultra marathon while commemorating fallen heroes with a traditional two minute silence.

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.