Trail Running calendar near Ely 2026-2027

Scenic 5K and multi terrain 10K courses run through Wrest Park and neighbouring farmland, plus children's fun races. The volunteer organised event offers medals, prizes and shares profits with local village groups.

A 5 km off-road fun run and walk at Therfield Heath, Royston, held over two laps to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust; entry fees are £12 for under-18s and £18 for adults and places are capped at 700.

A 5.3 mile trail race around Ashridge Woods in Albury on 28 June 2026, organised by Aldbury Sports Club with marshals, water on course and post-race refreshments. Entry fees differ for affiliated and non-affiliated runners.

North Downs Run is a multi terrain 30 km race through the Kent countryside on Sunday 28 June 2026. Entries are open with online entry closing 14 June; fees are £38 affiliated, £40 non affiliated and £45 on the day if places remain.

A ten leg team relay along The Ridgeway, one of England's National Trails covering 86.5 miles. The off road, hilly route finishes in Marlborough and teams compete for the shortest total time with rules on leg composition.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

A charity 5k obstacle run at Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mainly grassy course while raising funds for cancer research. Wave starts, on-site refreshments and toilets are provided.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

A guided 10 km trail run from Taverham along parts of the Mariotts Way through fields and woodland, led at a conversational pace with ability-based groups and a qualified run leader.

Race 2 of the Orion Harriers Forest Five series takes place on 04 July 2026 at Jubilee Retreat as part of a three-race series with age-category aggregate trophies and prizes for individual and team placings.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Kempton Park Racecourse on 04 July 2026 featuring climb, crawl and slide obstacles. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; facilities include parking, toilets and on-site accessibility support.

A 5k obstacle event at Mote Park on 4 July 2026 featuring climbs, crawls and slides around the lake. The event has a £50 fundraising minimum and is not suitable for wheelchair users or pushchairs.

A 24 hour challenge on a 1 mile loop at Nuneaton Harriers track where runners complete one mile each hour for 24 consecutive hours, with a substantial finisher's medal for completers and limited attended places.

Experience a chip timed multi terrain race through the picturesque country roads and bridleways of Willingham. Choose between 10km and 4 mile routes followed by fun races for children at the local recreation ground.

A 21.1 km trail race along The Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, with 526 m of ascent, two aid stations and a four hour time limit. Entry is capped at 350 runners and the race is a UTMB World Series index..

A community road race at Jobbers Wood with professionally measured 10k, 5k and a 1k junior race, chip timing, free finisher T-shirts or tree planting options, and fundraising for new school sports facilities.

A six hour endurance run on a scenic 5k loop at Marston Lodge in Marston Trussell. Fully chip timed with solo, pair, and team entry options so runners complete as many laps as they can in six hours.

Ware Festival of Running stages a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation on Sunday 5 July 2026, with all proceeds to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and adult finishers receiving a T-shirt and medal.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Fairlands Valley Park with mixed terrain, staggered wave starts and on-site facilities. Participants must be 13 or older and receive event support plus a finisher medal.