Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

A circular Half Marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and grassy trails, manually timed and traffic free. The event is cupless, offers optional eco friendly medals and podium trophies, and has a 3.5 hour cut-off.

Inflatable 5K in Huntingdon on Saturday 10 April 2027 is an untimed inflatable obstacle course with music zones, finisher medals and food vendors; choose from 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k options with on-course water and toilets.

A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A 50K trail ultra on the Chiltern Hills ridgeline from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow, passing Ashridge and Ivinghoe Beacon. Fully marked course with three aid stations and a nine hour time limit.

Windsor 50 offers looped 50 km, 25 km and 10 km routes from Windsor Racecourse through the Great Park, Runnymede and the Thames Path. The event provides signed routes, rest stops, medical and massage teams, GPS tracking, and finisher awards..

Experience a guided marathon through the scenic Chiltern Hills and the historic Ridgeway. This supported team run features qualified leads, technical trails, and rolling hills with 500 meters of ascent.

Three town races across a Bank Holiday weekend in West Sussex offering 10 mile, 10k, mile and fun runs plus marathon and triple mile combos. A virtual marathon runs between 17 April and 3 May 2027.

A scenic *10 km* trail race on Sunday 18 April 2027 around the Nene Valley, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe. The circular, waymarked route uses farm tracks and disused railway lines and features a staffed aid station.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate with a steep section called the Ibstone Kicker, plus a children s Run In Colour with 1 km and 2 km options.

An inflatable obstacle-course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027, featuring large inflatables, five music zones and multiple lap distances. Family-friendly rules apply, and every finisher receives a medal and goodie bag.

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A multi-distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on officially measured scenic routes with aid stations, parking and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 100 mile trail race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford on 1 May 2027, with 1900 ft of climb, a 30 hour cut off and a minimum of twelve aid stations. Entries require a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours.

A four leg stage trail relay along the Roach Valley Way covering 23 miles in total. Teams of four navigate by maps and way markers while proceeds support Havens Hospices.

A guided 12.5 mile trail run around Box Hill that gains about 1000 metres of elevation across woodland, heathland and open fields. Group pace with technical climbs and scrambling and a chance of an alcohol free beer at the finish.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

A two-day, self-supported navigation and endurance event for teams of two in the Surrey Hills, based at Newlands Corner with limited entries, basic camping and an entry fee that includes maps and a t-shirt.

A 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront across trails and downs, with four feed stations, a fully signed route and a GPS file provided before race day.

Nuclear Rush is a muddy obstacle course at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex offering 6 km and 12 km options with 40+ and 70+ obstacles. Features include the Deathslide, water ziplines, chip timing, finishers medals and support faci..