Trail Running calendar near Eaton Ford 2026-2027

A roughly 42 mile trail ultra along the historic St Peters Way from Chipping Ongar to the ancient chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The route uses footpaths and bridleways, has four staffed checkpoints and strict compulsory kit requirements.

A one lap, off road 10k at Hadleigh Country Park featuring hilly, muddy trails and kissing gates. The event includes an elite wave, route marshals, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

This festival offers a range of distances on a looped course through Thetford Forest. With an aid station on the lap and complimentary refreshments, it's a self-contained event. Part of your entry fee supports the forest's upkeep.

The Winter Trail Run returns for its fifth year at Gatton Park. Choose between a 5k or 10k multi-terrain loop on the day. The event includes a Canicross wave, on-site amenities, and supports The Gatton Trust Charity.

A 50k trail on the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate, covering 2986 ft of ascent with four aid stations and a 10 hour cut off. The fully signed route includes a woodland loop at Norbury Park and a wooden finisher medal.

Round 2 at Brigstock Country Park offers single-lap trail running over **7.5 km** or **15 km**, with waymarked routes, views of Lyveden New Bield, parking, toilets and a custom finisher medal.

Trail and canicross races at Gatton Park on 22 February 2026, with 5K and 10K multi-terrain loops, chip timing, marshals, on-site parking, bag drop and medals for both humans and dogs.

Guided 10 km trail runs at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey on 25 February 2026 and 7 July 2026. Flat group routes include a boardwalk section, headtorches for night runs and a car park; cost £16 per person.

G3 no.3 is a running event at Newlands Corner, Guildford on 28 February 2026 offering 10 km and 15 km distances with paid entry and entries closing on 26 February.

Chocothon is a friendly timed lap on a flat 5.3 km riverside towpath, letting you complete as many laps as you can within a seven hour window. Distances from 5 km to ultra, medals and aid stations make it perfect for all abilities.

Take on the Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series on 28 Feb 2026 at Birches Valley, a scenic yet testing woodland course with steep climbs, fast descents and technical, muddy trails. Half and 10K with canicross options and eco wooden medals.

Trail races from Brixworth Country Park around Pitsford Water, offering a 10k and a half marathon that visits nearby villages. The event is fully marked with water stations, first aid cover and prizes for top finishers.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed trail surfaces, with manual timing, finisher medals and podium trophies. The race is cupless with refill stations and has a 3.5 hour cut off.

Course and Distances The event takes place on trails through the normally private Stody Estate in North Norfolk. The course goes through woodlands and fields, with a couple of inclines. Participants can choose from three distances: 4 km, 8..

Tackle mud, hills, and a stream crossing on this annual multi-terrain challenge over approximately 6 miles at Baggeridge Country Park. It's organised by the cardiac rehabilitation charity Action Heart. A friendly, gritty event with a 90-min..

Multi terrain 10 km race starting and finishing at Windsor & Eton Brewery beside the River Thames. The route follows the Thames and Jubilee River and finishers receive a medal, a Windsor & Eton pint cup and a free drink.

A seven mile self-navigation trail at Waldegraves Holiday Park on 01 Mar 2026. Entry is limited to 150 runners; fees include a £4 bar voucher and results will be posted on essextrailevents.com.

A guided *10 km* trail run from Silent Pool near Guildford, using North Downs Way and Netley Heath paths, led by a qualified guide. Group-paced, two 2026 dates, £16 entry and car parking at the meeting point.

A one-day event in the Chiltern Hills offering 10 km, 25 km and 50 km routes with marked trails, checkpoints and full medical support, raising funds for Humanity Direct's medical work for children.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.