Trail Running calendar near Epping Forest District 2026-2027

A beginner friendly 50 km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, limited to 250 runners with a 10 hour time limit and included checkpoints, GPS tracking and finish meal.

A bi-annual trail series around Bewl Water, Kent, offering measured 10 km, half marathon, marathon and 50 km ultra courses on wooded trails and quiet lanes with reservoir views.

A riverside multi-distance event along the Thames from Putney to Henley, offering **100 km** and shorter options with staffed rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and categories for walkers and faster runners.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with full open ended racing plus new 6 hour and 12 hour reduced cost options. Runners complete hourly laps of 4.167 miles on a wide, mostly flat forest route with chip timing and on site sup..

Three multi-terrain races from Shere Recreation Ground through the Surrey Hills, offering timed 10k, 21k and 42k courses with marked routes, marshals, aid stations, finishers' medals and an Event Village.

The The C2C Essex Ultra will take place in Tilbury on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run between 10 and 50 miles.

Experience the scenic beauty of Surrey at The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon. This event features a 26.2 mile route starting from The Sands Recreation Ground and offers participants spectacular views throughout the course.

Trail running in Rye, East Sussex with 30k and 15k routes through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event features varied terrain, about 1500 ft of climb and supports The Oliver Curd Trust.

Trail races in Slinfold on 13 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and children's races through West Sussex countryside; chip-timed events that raise funds for local community causes.

Experience a scenic trail run through the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside starting in the village of Sandridge. This event features a 10k route near the historic city of St Albans with a finish at the local primary school.

Experience a traffic free trail run through the historic Holdenby House estate with distances ranging from 10km to 50km. Enjoy rolling Northamptonshire views and woodland paths on this private country estate.

A community 10K and 2k kids fun run on the rough, undulating tracks of Ashtead Common on Sunday 13 September 2026. The event raises funds for local charities and promotes low-impact travel and environmental awareness.

Experience an annual fun run at Barton Abbey in Oxfordshire featuring 10k and 5k courses on undulating terrain. Join several race distances or a flexible family fun run to support the maintenance of Steeple Barton Church.

Experience a scenic multi terrain 10km or canicross run through woodlands and private fields. Finish your journey at the Ridgeway View Campsite with a custom medal and a cold pint from SOX Brewery.

The Bradenham Blast is a scenic 10km trail race through the Chilterns. The hilly course features beech woodlands and a final 3km downhill stretch. It offers finisher medals, photography, and prizes for top runners and teams.

A 50 mile fully marked loop through the Chiltern Hills with 5600 feet of climb, five aid stations, on course medical support and a 13 hour cut off. The race starts and finishes in Goring on Thames and requires a marathon qualifier.

Trail event at Suffolk Running Centre on 19 September 2026 offering 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances on out and back routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, seven hour cut off and bespoke finisher medals.

A trail event at Loddington Farm offering 25 km, 50 km and a single-loop 100 km across the North Downs Way, Greensand Way and Weald Way, with checkpoint support, a race village and on-site camping.

Experience the rolling Northamptonshire countryside with a half marathon or five mile trail race. Enjoy scenic views across bridleways and footpaths before celebrating with local medals and homemade village cakes.

Experience a scenic trail run through the Huntingdonshire countryside with the Ouse Valley Way Marathon and Half Marathon. These flat point to point races follow the river along a mix of grass gravel and tarmac paths.