Trail Running calendar near Epping Forest District 2025-2026

Take in lakeside views at Bewl Water on 5 July 2026 with Wadhurst Runners, choosing a scenic off road 15 mile challenge or a friendly 5 mile route. All finishers get a bespoke medal and t shirt while supporting the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Am..

Join a guided 10 km trail run through Thursley Common's heathland and famed boardwalk, enjoying wildlife and sweeping views. Group paced runs include dusk and night options with supplied headtorches.

Race to the Stones on 11 to 12 July 2026 offers 50 km and 100 km routes, nonstop or over two days. Run the Ridgeway past chalk figures and hill forts to a dramatic finish at the Avebury Standing Stones with pitstops and basecamp support.

Take on the rolling Chiltern Hills with stunning woodland trails, chalky paths and big ridge views at Maverick Chilterns Trail 2026. With routes from 8 km to a challenging 50 km ultra, this summer trail race has something for every adventur..

Run the Norfolk Festival of Running at Bawsey Country Park on 12 July 2026 with trail distances from 5k to ultra, including marathon and half. A small field tackles laps on sand, gravel and grass with aid stations each lap. Bring your own b..

Tackle varied off road terrain at Ultra:5K on 12 July 2026 near Bedford, choosing 15 km, 25 km or 50 km by running 5K laps on the hour every hour. All finishers get a bespoke medal and can enjoy sports massage and snacks between laps.

Join BigHeat CAMP FIRE, a fiery weekend trail festival on 18 and 19 July 2026 at Mill Farm near Petworth with single lap routes through woodland. Relax in the event village with camping, yoga, live music, food, wild sauna and firepits.

Join Race The Light at Wendover Woods for scenic, challenging trail races supporting the Chilterns Neuro Centre. Choose from an accessible family friendly loop up to a hilly 5K or 10K and soak up the forest atmosphere.

Take on Shotley 24, a 24 hour camping and coastal trail running weekend on the scenic Shotley peninsula with a fully marked 4.3 mile loop. Run solo, with a partner or team, enjoy camping, yoga and optional sauna and massages.

Join scenic trail races at Winwick Hall on 19 July 2026 with 10k, 5k and family 2k across mixed terrain and rolling hills. Finishers get medals and free photos while a tea room and parking make it a great day out.

Join the ATW St Albans Summer 10K on 19 July for a chip timed, single lap route along the flat, tree lined Alban Way. Family fun run, kids zone, live music and food in the event village create a festival finish.

Tackle scenic trails through Ashdown Forest on 19 July 2026 with 5 or 10 mile options from Pippingford Park Manor. Expect rolling climbs, sweeping Downs views and a friendly race day vibe with medals, parking and downloadable GPX files.

Take on Day 1 of the Great Barrow Challenge on the flat to undulating Denham Flats trails, with distances from 5k to ultra to suit every runner. Parking is included, the event is cupless so bring your own bottle, and finishers get a bespoke..

Join a friendly 7 hour timed run along the Thames at Wraysbury, with flat paved loops suitable for road shoes. Pick distances from a 3 km loop up to marathon and ultra, and enjoy a medal plus goody bag and riverside views.

Scenic flat trail around Maidenhead Commons and Summerleaze Lake on 26 July with 5K to half marathon options. Event base at the Sports Bar with marshals, chip timing, unique medal and free race photos for a friendly community day.

Run or walk the North Downs 50 Ultra around Guildford, a scenic 50 km loop through the Surrey hills. Shorter routes, staffed aid stations, GPS tracking and camping or en suite finishes make this a supported trail day for all paces.

Tackle a full or half marathon along the scenic Vanguard Way, weaving through woodlands, parkland and Greensand Ridge views near Croydon. Finishers receive a medal, mug, buff and post race treats for a memorable day.

Tackle the MTC Oxford Ultra, a scenic 49 mile point to point ultramarathon along the Thames Path finishing in Henley on Thames. With three staffed checkpoints, mandatory GPS navigation and a finisher medal, it is a true test of endurance an..

Scenic 7 hour timed run along the River Thames on 7 Aug 2026 lets you choose any distance from 3 km to ultra. Finishers get medals and distance pins, with aid stations, cafe and vegan goody bags.

Run 47 miles along the River Thames from Henley to Kingston in the scenic MTC Windsor Ultra. Enjoy riverside views, three aid checkpoints and a bespoke finisher medal plus a choice of technical shirt, mug or hat.