Trail Running calendar near Colchester 2026-2027

A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.

A functional fitness race on 27 September 2026 in London featuring ten Xercises and repeated runs, with Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, standard and LITE weight divisions, and published entry fees for each format.

A multi terrain trail run along the Thames near Marlow offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a 1k Little Sprinters race. The event features chip timing, a finisher medal, on route water stations and an event village with facilities.

Wye Not Wander is an LDWA challenge event in Kent offering 27, 20, 15 and 10 mile routes across the North Downs. The route starts at Wye Village Hall close to the railway station and features chalk valleys with views to the Stour and Elham..

A timed track event in Walton on Thames on 2 October 2026 offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with chip timing, 400 m laps and distance options from 5 km up to 100 mile equivalents. The track is limited to 100 runners at once.

Guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill in Guildford along the North Downs Way via Denbies and Box Hill. Group paced and led by an experienced ultra coach, with a recommended prior long run of 22 miles.

Epping Forest 50 km is a 50 km ultramarathon in the Epping Forest area of London on 03 October 2026, listed at Capel Road E12 5DB and associated with a London based ultramarathon event company.

A 25 km trail race in Bell Common, Epping organised by London based Camino Ultra. The event is scheduled for 3 October 2026 at CM16 4EA in the UK.

A guided 30 mile trail run from St Martha's Hill exploring the Surrey Hills and Box Hill with an experienced ultra runner and coach. Group pace, recommended 22 miles training, cost £55 and an alcohol free beer may be available.

An inflatable obstacle course at Kempton Park Racecourse on 3 October 2026 with jumping, bouncing, sliding and swinging. Distance choices include 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K and are suitable for ages 5 and up.

Scenic out and back races along the Thames Path from Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ to Barnes, offered as 10 km, half marathon and marathon options with staffed checkpoints and medical cover.

A charity 5 mile off road trail race through Cawston Park in Norfolk, chip timed and marshalled, raising funds for Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue with on site parking and refreshments.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow offering three mapped routes of about 25km, 40km and 50km with checkpoint cut offs and a 150 entrant limit. Entry fees differ for LDWA members and non members.

Multi-terrain 10 km and 5 km runs around Thompson, Norfolk, with bespoke medals for all and trophies for top finishers. Proceeds support the Thompson Millennium Green Charitable Trust.

A 50 mile coastal ultramarathon along the Essex saltmarshes, starting at South Woodham Ferrers Rugby Club and finishing at Maldon Promenade Park. Fully supported with aid stations, GPX route files, a shuttle option and a 15 hour cut off.

A community organised 10 km race at Imberhorne School on 4 October 2026 that uses bridleways and residential roads, is fully marshalled and raises funds for local charities.

The Phoenix Running - Slough will take place in Slough on Thursday 8 October 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A lap based Friday timed run on the Thames towpath offering distances from a single 3.28 mile lap up to ultra distances, with the ten pound charity entry supporting Rays of Sunshine and a special double sided medal.

A trail event on 10 October 2026 near Maidstone offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km loop options with covered rest stops, GPS tracking and weekend camping. Medical support, catering and shuttle transfers are provided.

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.