Trail Running calendar near Dedham 2026-2027

A 5.8 mile self navigation trail race on trails, tracks and country lanes held 22 July 2026 with Race HQ at The Compasses in Littley Green. Written route directions are provided on the day; there are no markings or GPX and a £4 drinks vouch..

Day 1 of a 10-day series at Suffolk Running Centre offering distances from 5k to ultra on the Denham Flats route. Parking, a base camp with an aid station and a bespoke daily medal are included; the event is cupless.

A 10 km trail run from The Voodoo Keller Bar in Chelmsford with a GPX Strava route, a brewery checkpoint offering a drink, and a finishers medal. The event is described as social rather than competitive and is currently on a waiting list.

A seven hour timed event on 24 July 2026 along the River Thames where runners choose their distance from a 3 km minimum up to 50 km, with medals, goody bags, aid stations and distance pins for longer achievements.

A Friday running event on a flat 5.3 km out-and-back riverside lap near Walton on Thames offering distances from 5 km to ultra and finishers' medals including spinning Rubber Ducky designs.

An obstacle 5k at Priory Park, Bedford on 25 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and muddy obstacles. Organised by Cancer Research UK, it uses staggered wave starts, has basic on site facilities and is not suitable for wheelchair users.

The Bright Skies - Surrey Hills will take place in Dorking on Sunday 26 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

A 7.5 km loop trail race around Westfield with over 80% off-road terrain, a fully marked and marshalled course, post-race tea and cake, prizes for first male and female, and a 60-person entry limit.

A new 10 km trail race at Langdon Nature Discovery Park on 26 July 2026, with a kiddies race, limited parking and funds raised for local conservation and health charities.

A self-navigation trail in Hatfield Peverel offering 13, 7 and 4 mile routes with no markings or marshalls, a supplied narrative, on-course drinks for the 13 miler and a post-race ploughmans lunch included.

MacTuffX London at Finsbury Park on 1 August 2026 combines ten prescribed Xercises with either 10x400m or 10x800m running, offered in Solo, Doubles, and Relay formats; a LITE weight division is available and entrants must be 18 or over.

Forest Five is a mile race in a three race 2026 series run by Orion Harriers, with events on June 6, July 4 and August 1. The August 1 race is Orion's ELVIS fixture and includes individual and team trophies plus series aggregate awards.

A trail marathon and half marathon on part of the Vanguard Way national trail on Sunday 2 August 2026, featuring varied parkland and North Downs terrain, course maps, photos and published results.

A timed Friday run on a 5.3 km out and back towpath loop along the River Thames. The event is promoted as a ten pound charity entry for Rays of Sunshine and includes a double sided finisher medal.

Dinosaur Dash at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure on 7 August 2026 offers a junior 2.5K, a 5K for ages 11+, and a 100m Diddy Dash for under-6s, with chip timing, medals, trophies, onsite refreshments and first aid.

A 12 hour multi terrain lap event at Riverside Park, St Neots, held alongside two triathlons as part of a festival. Entries are Solo, Pair or Teams of 3 to 6; awards, medals, family activities and camping are provided.

Point to point trail ultraruns through the Stour Valley in Constable Country. The SVP100 covers about 102 km and a 50 km option follows part of the same route; finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and UTMB Index points.

A summer 10k through country lanes around Mount Ephraim Gardens in Kent, with a separate junior run and downloadable route maps. The event raises funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Services and includes a bespoke medal and garden entry.

Choose any number of laps on a scenic 5.3 km loop at Denbies Wine Estate to make distances from 5 km up to ultra. Timed event with a flexible 1.5 hour start window and support on a hilly off road course.

A riverside race series in Richmond along the Thames Path with 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes starting and finishing at Petersham & Ham Sea Scouts HQ. Check points are stocked and KLP Medics provide on-course medical support.