Trail Running calendar near Epping Forest District 2026-2027

Experience the scenic Cambridgeshire countryside with 10k and half marathon trail races around Grafham Water. These fully marked and marshalled routes offer beautiful reservoir views and a variety of local tracks.

The FOOBS Trail and Fun Runs return in October. Choose from a chip timed 10K, 6K, or a family friendly 2K fun run through the countryside near Old Basing. The event supports local schools through community fundraising.

A flat, single lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around the Dengie peninsula with coastal sea wall and countryside sections, finishing at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre. Free parking and changing facilities are available.

Experience a scenic 15 km trail run starting from Tring and traversing the Ashridge Estate. This historic race features the Ridgeway path and provides participants with the choice of a finisher t-shirt or planting a tree.

A circular 13.1 mile trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing, and a 3.5 hour cut-off; minimum age 17.

A 100 mile trail race based at Goring & Streatley on the Thames Path and Ridgeway, run as four 25 mile out and back legs. The event features 16 aid stations, a 28 hour cut off, medical cover and specific qualification and kit requiremen..

An annual 25 km or 50 km challenge walk, jog or run in the Kent Surrey and Sussex countryside, based at Edenbridge Cricket Club. Entrants get GPX and what3words guidance and food plus checkpoints and professional first aid.

Experience an off road 10k through the Norfolk countryside featuring woodland tracks and optional obstacles. Enjoy a unique route with a ford crossing and support the Purfleet Trust at this scenic trail event.

Trail races through Bedgebury National Pinetum offering Half Marathon, 10k and a junior race with route maps, GPX files, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is a multi-distance trail event at Bede's Prep School on 24 October 2026. Races include Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k; runners note scenic, hilly routes and strong volunteer support.

A 47 mile point to point ultra along the Thames Path from Iffley to Henley on Thames, with mixed trail and road terrain, five aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and real time GPS tracking. The event has an 11.5 hour cut off.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

Join this multi terrain timed event at Ferry Meadows in Peterborough to run as many laps as you choose over four or six hours. Reach your own distance goals on a scenic 5.3 km loop with full aid station support.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.

Off-road marathon and half marathon south of Canterbury on scenic trails and country lanes. The Marathon requires navigation and mandatory kit; OpenTracking is available and £1 from each entry supports the Kent Neuro Therapy Centre.

Essex Walker is a countryside walking event from Blackmore Village Hall offering 26 miles and 18 miles courses on footpaths and bridleways via Fryerning, Wyatts Green and Mountnessing. It is part of the Essex and Herts Triple Challenge and..

Looped races in Chalfont St Peter offering on the day choices from 7 km up to ultra marathon distances, with a single aid station, marked trails, drop bag access and medals for top finishers.

Experience a festive night run through the woodland trails of Irchester Country Park. Choose between 5k and 2k distances featuring themed medals, fancy dress, and spooky marshals for a memorable Halloween experience.

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

A single-loop 50K trail race around the Chilterns starting and finishing in Berkhamsted. Fully marked route along The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with three aid stations, mandatory kit requirements and a 9 hour time limit.