Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

A countryside off road 10k along the Flitch Way with chip timing, water stations and finisher T shirt and medal. The event raises funds for Takeley Silver Jubilee Hall and includes a one mile family fun run.

A guided group trail run of about 10 km around Silent Pool and the North Downs Way, mixing wide paths and single track, with headtorch options for night runs and optional kit trials plus a complimentary alcohol free beer subject to availabi..

A mostly off road 10 km trail run at Trifarm on 09 Sep 2026, the second race in a four event series. The clockwise loop uses public footpaths and bridleways and includes on site parking, a finish water tap and championship points.

A timed, lap-based Friday run along the Thames with flexible rock up and run starts; the £10 affiliated entry is donated to Rays of Sunshine and participants receive a double-sided charity medal.

On 12 September 2026 a 50 km ultra follows the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, passing historic Iceni and Roman sites. The route is waymarked, the start is close to Diss train station and the event is limited to 250 places.

A bi-annual trail race at Bewl Water near Lamberhurst in Kent, featuring 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra routes around the reservoir with mapped GPX routes and lakeside views.

A multi-distance trek and trail event along the Thames from Putney Bridge to Henley on 12/13 Sept 2026, offering 100 km to 10 km options with regular rest stops, catering, medical support and GPS tracking.

A point to point *50K* ultra along the Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh, fully marked and carrying a 9 hour time limit. The route passes Southwold, Dunwich Heath, RSPB Minsmere, Sizewell and Thorpeness with staffed aid stations.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest where runners complete a *4 miles 880 feet* loop every hour; full, 12 hour and 6 hour entry options are available, with camping, basic aid station and chip timing.

Trail running in the Surrey Hills with 10k, 21k and 42k routes on chip timed, well marked courses, aid stations and finisher medals. Starts and finishes at Shere Recreation Ground with free parking and an event village.

A charity ultramarathon along the Essex riverside on 12 September 2026, offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes with marked trails, medical cover and checkpoints. Proceeds support Prostate Cancer UK.

A series of fully marked, fully supported trail and ultra events in the UK that focus on a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.

An 81 mile ultra on the Bunyan Trail in Bedfordshire run as a single loop within 24 hours. The runnable course links villages, has seven aid stations, live tracking and guided recce weekends to preview the route.

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.

A multi-terrain trail race from Rye Sports Centre in East Sussex offering 30k (slightly over 30 km) and 15k routes through the High Weald AONB. The course links historic churches and passes woodlands, orchards, country lanes and coastal vie..

A 10 km trail race in Sandridge, St Albans on 13 September 2026, starting and finishing at Sandridge Primary School playing field. Organizers publish route information and FAQs, and the event is supported by Sandridge Parish Council.

An annual off-road 10 km and 2 km kids run through Ashtead Common SSSI, organised to raise funds for local charities; the undulating course prohibits earphones and promotes low-impact travel.

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course along the Thames allow runners to build distances from 5 km up to ultras. First 50 entries receive a black and yellow plushie and a Feisty mini me medal; a no medal option is available.

An off-road, timed 5K and 10K in the Essex countryside with a fully marshalled footpath route, village-hall finish, and fundraising support for the local Scout Group and tree-planting.

A 10K within the private grounds of Chevening Estate in Sevenoaks, Kent on 13 September 2026. The scenic route crosses parkland and tree lined avenues and includes timed results and bespoke finisher medals.