Trail Running calendar near Epping Forest District 2025-2026

The Zig Zag Challenge is a timed running event held at Brandon Country Park in Suffolk, located in the heart of Thetford Forest. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 6-hour race, running multiple laps of a 5.3 km multi-terrain course featuring gravel footpaths and grass areas. The event suits..

The Springtide 50k is an ultra running event held in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex. This single-loop course offers a runnable, non-technical route through the scenic South Downs, making it ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike. Participants enjoy stunning views of rolling hil..

The Testway Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon held in Hampshire, England, featuring 40 and 50-mile distances along the scenic Testway footpath. The route stretches from the chalky downs near the Northern Hampshire/Berkshire border to the southern town of Totton in Southampton, showcasing picture..

The Mortimer 10km is a scenic trail running event held in the charming Berkshire village of Mortimer, starting and finishing at Mortimer Fairground. The race features a beautiful two-lap, multi-terrain course that covers woodland trails, footpaths, and bridleways with an elevation gain of 85 meters...

The Rose of the Shires Ultra is a premier 54-mile ultra marathon held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The circular course showcases the region's scenic countryside, including Salcey Forest, the Grand Union Canal, and parts of the Nene Way and Midshires Way. App..

The Centurion South Downs Way 50 (SDW50) is a challenging 50-mile foot race held annually along the South Downs Way National Trail in Southeast England. Starting in Worthing and finishing with a lap at Eastbourne’s athletics track, the course features 5,700 feet of elevation gain over 85% trail and..

The 50 Mile Grand Slam 2026, organized by Centurion Running, is a series of four challenging 50-mile ultramarathons held across iconic UK trails. The event includes the South Downs Way 50, North Downs Way 50, Chiltern Wonderland 50, and Wendover Woods 50, taking place between April and November 2026..

The Henley River Half Marathon, 10k & Junior Race takes place in Henley-on-Thames, UK, starting and finishing at the scenic Temple Island Meadows, the iconic site of the Royal Henley Rowing Regatta. Scheduled for April 11, 2026, this event offers a mixed-terrain, undulating course along the Thames,..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 vil..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, featuring a flat, traffic-free 28-mile (45km) out-and-back course along the scenic Brampton Valley Way. Runners choose to start from either Market Harborough or Northampton, representin..

The Haughley Festival of Running is an annual event held at the exclusive Haughley Park in Suffolk, offering a range of race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. Now in its fourth year, the festival provides an intimate and self-contained setting with exclus..

The Nene Valley Races - Kings Cliffe 10K is a friendly and scenic trail running event held in the beautiful Nene Valley countryside, starting and finishing at KC Active in Kings Cliffe, Northamptonshire. The circular 10K course features easy tracks, green fields, farm paths, and disused railway line..

The Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge, formerly known as the Easter 50, is a premier UK trail running and walking event held at Windsor Racecourse. Participants can choose from 50km, 25km, or 10km looped routes that showcase scenic views of Windsor Castle, the Great Park, Runnymede, and the Thames Path. Th..

The Spring Trail Series by Ultra X is a trail running event held at the Cowdray Estate in Surrey, within the scenic South Downs National Park. The series features five race distances: 12km, 25km, 50km, 50 miles, and 110km, all starting and finishing at the same location near Cowdray Farm Shop. The c..

The Chiltern Ridge Classic 50K is an iconic ultra marathon held in the Chiltern Hills, UK, featuring a challenging 51 km trail run with 996m of elevation gain. Starting at historic Berkhamsted Castle and finishing at Hampden Meadow in Wendover, the course traverses stunning ridgeline trails includin..

The Thames Ring 250 is an iconic 250+ mile ultramarathon loop starting from Goring, following the River Thames into London, then along the Grand Union Canal and back down the Oxford Canal to the finish. Established in 2009, it was the first race of its kind, known for its challenging course and high..

The Drop - Winchester is a unique and challenging race held in Winchester, UK, offering participants a thrilling test of resilience and navigation skills. Competitors choose between a 10-mile or 15-mile course, either solo or in teams. The race begins with a blindfolded bus ride to an undisclosed dr..

The Ale Trail is a 15-mile fun run held in Alfriston, East Sussex, starting from the beer garden of Ye Olde Smugglers Inne. The event features a scenic course with two checkpoint pubs—the Hampden Arms and The Ram Inn—where runners can enjoy a beer and snacks before continuing. Participants are encou..

The Other Run, organized by Zig Zag Running, takes place at the Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, coinciding with the London Marathon day. It offers multiple distance options: 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon. The marathon follows the officially measured, scenic, and mildly undulat..

The Centurion Thames Path 100 is a 100-mile marked point-to-point trail race from Richmond in London to Oxford University grounds. The course follows the Thames Path, offering a mostly flat and fast route with 75% trail and 25% paved paths, showcasing stunning English riverside scenery. Runners face..