Trail Running calendar near Epping Forest District 2026-2027

A multi-format track event in Twickenham on 30 May 2026 featuring ten-repeat formats at 400 m and 800 m, with solo and team entry options and age restriction of 18 and over.

Test your endurance at this athletics track event in Ware. Runners can choose from distances ranging from 5k to a 6 hour ultra challenge on a flat 400 meter circuit with chip timing and full support.

The Southampton Running Festival will take place in Bishop's Waltham on Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 21 kilometers.

Experience a unique 50km point to point ultramarathon from the heart of South London to the rural lanes of Kent. Enjoy a supported journey through urban streets and scenic countryside with well stocked aid stations along the way.

A 5k, 10k and junior race at Sixfields Stadium in Northampton on Sunday 31 May 2026. The start and finish are inside the stadium and the route continues on closed roads around the town.

A four-round trail series on footpaths, fields, woods and some roads held across June to September. All four rounds count toward individual championship scores, with timed results, navigational questions, and t-shirts for those who complete..

A guided 13-mile trail half marathon around the Surrey Hills, starting and finishing in Guildford, with routes that include St Martha's Church, Shere, Newlands Corner and parts of the North Downs Way. Group run format, not a race, cost £25.

Choose your distance at this flexible 6 hour event outside Market Harborough. Run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like on a flat scenic course along the Griffin Trail with a taproom finish.

A timed riverside event on a 5.3 km out and back Thames course where runners choose how many laps to complete within a seven hour limit. Ten pound entry supports the Rays of Sunshine charity and a double sided medal is awarded.

The Sundowner Trail Marathon on 6 June 2026 is an evening 27 mile trail through saltmarsh, canal towpaths, vineyards and forests. Limited to 50 runners, this intimate race offers checkpoints, a finish memento and a bespoke local beer.

A backyard ultra at High Lodge Thetford Forest where runners complete 4.167 mile laps every hour until one remains. The event has open ended, 6 hour and 12 hour options, chip timing and a £1000 prize for the overall winner.

Test your limits at this 24 hour trail relay in Wasing Park. Run as a solo athlete or in teams of up to 12 people on a scenic 8km loop through historic woodland.

A backyard ultra on private trails at Chilton Manor Farm near Chilton Candover. Runners repeat a 6706 m loop each hour until one person remains; weekend camping, on route water, medical support and race timing are provided.

Run laps through Denbies Wine Estate in the Fire Horse Run, a timed off road challenge on an undulating 5.3 km loop with distances from 5 km to ultra. Pick as many laps as you like within a seven hour window for a flexible, scenic race day.

A 46-mile run or walk around Cambridgeshire visiting four former RAF Pathfinder Force airbases. Entrants may compete solo or as a team relay; the entry fee includes a course booklet, bespoke t-shirt and a finisher's medal.

Experience the beauty of Ardingly Reservoir during this relaxed midsummer sunset run. Choose between a 5K or 10K distance on an undulating trail course featuring scenic water views and a fully stocked aid station.

A three-race Forest Five (mile) series at Jubilee Retreat on 6 June, 4 July and 1 August 2026, with single-race and discounted series entry, age-category aggregate trophies and a third-race ELVIS fixture with team prizes.

Experience the beautiful Suffolk countryside and historic roads of Ousden in this multi terrain event. Choose from distances ranging from 5k to Ultra with a supportive base camp and bespoke finisher medals.

A forest trail event at Wendover Woods on 7 June 2026 offering a half marathon, a 10k multi-lap course and a junior run. The hilly route includes route maps and GPX files, with onsite parking, a cafe and spectator facilities.

Test your endurance at this 7 km fell run featuring steep climbs and 220m of elevation. Conveniently located near the Wendover Train Station and sanctioned by the Fell Running Association it includes a post race drink for all finishers.