Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace, including forest facts and practical trail running tips. Terrain is mostly flat with some small hills; parking is charged at £4 and entry is £17.50.

A women-only trail run at Culden Faw Estate, Henley on Thames on 8 March 2026 celebrating International Women’s Day. Routes of 3 km, 6 km and 13 km across woodland and rolling parkland with chip timing, medals and refreshments.

Join a scenic 10 km from Heathside Sports Ground along the River Darent through fields and village lanes around South Darenth and Horton Kirby. Friendly marshalled route with a medal and refreshments for finishers.

A self navigation trail event at The Smugglers Den in Hullbridge on 8 March 2026 offering approx 10 and 6.3 mile routes. Entries include a £4 bar voucher and the race is held under UK Athletics rules; dogs are not permitted.

A self navigation trail at The Museum of Power offering 6.3 or 3.4 miles on mainly off road footpaths and tracks. There are no markings or marshalls and each entrant receives a narrative and a cafe voucher.

Three newly routed courses through the North Downs and the Greensand Ridge on 15 March 2026. Indoor checkpoints provide food and drink, there is an entry limit with a waiting list, and participants must carry route maps and basic navigation..

Take on Phoenix Running's Octopus Run on 15 March 2026 at Walton on Thames for a scenic towpath challenge along the River Thames, with distances from 5 km to ultra and flexible start times. Finish your effort and collect a bespoke finishers..

Join Gratitude 25KM 2026 in Broxbourne for a rewarding 25 km run on 21 March 2026. Ticketed entry and a welcoming atmosphere make it ideal for runners looking for a spring challenge.

A multi-distance trail event at Hyde Hall Farm with 10k to ultra options, lap-based heavy half and ultra formats, on-site parking, aid station at the lap point, baggage area and a bespoke or lucky dip finisher medal.

Guided 13 mile trail run around the Surrey Hills starting in Guildford, featuring the North Downs Way, St Martha's Church and views from Newlands Corner. Group paced event with kit support and an evening option.

A supported trek or run along the North Downs Way through Surrey, with a 26.2 mile marathon from Guildford or a 14 mile route from Ranmore Common, both finishing at YMCA East Surrey in Redhill. Transport, support stops and finish facilities..

Run through the scenic Alexandra Gardens with Windsor Castle on the horizon. Choose between a flat 10k or half marathon trail course. Your entry includes chip timing, photos, and post race refreshments.

Tackle a rugged 6 mile off road cross country at Manor House Farm in Hardwick near Aylesbury on 22 March 2026. Limited to 300 runners, the undulating farm route crosses fields, streams and tracks and finishes with hot drinks and a memento.

Enjoy scenic trail runs through Danesfield woods and country paths with 10k, 6.5k and a 1k Little Sprinters for kids. All entries include chip timing, a finisher medal and village refreshments for a fun family day out.

Frogger Jogger is a timed lap race on the scenic Thames towpath in Walton on Thames where you can run 5.3 km laps to choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Places are limited, enjoy river views and digital race extras.

A guided 10k group trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest led at a conversational pace with group placement by estimated times. Terrain includes hard packed and single track trails and there is a parking charge for attendees.

Take on the Spring Run six hour challenge at Northampton Active, choosing distances from 5K up to an ultra marathon on a 5.25 mile lap. Enjoy regular aid stations, toilets and parking while chasing your best time in a TRA licensed event.

Canterbury Riverside 10k on Sunday March 22 2026 is a traffic free riverside run along the River Stour from Chartham into Canterbury, finishing at Chartham Village Hall. Limited to around 400 runners for a friendly, fast race day.

Join Zach’s Devil Steps Trail Run on 22 March 2026 to tackle scenic Essex trails and raise funds for Cancer Research. Choose 3.5 or 7.3 mile routes, enjoy a self start format, and secure one of only 120 places for a fun timed charity run.

A night trail 10k at Salcey Forest on 24 March 2026 where a head or chest torch is required and Petzl will bring demo kit. The route is two laps on crushed stone, canicross is offered with a separate start, and on course drinks are provided..