Trail Running calendar near Essex 2026-2027

Twelve consecutive days of timed riverside running in Walton on Thames with multiple distance options, collectible daily lantern medals, finishers shirts, and a Double-Down option to run two half marathons each day.

A 50km trail ultramarathon through the Chilterns centered at Stonor Park, run as two 25km loops with 4000 ft of climb, five aid stations and full medical support. The event has a nine hour finish limit and medals for all finishers.

Trail races at Stansted Park in Hampshire offer scenic 21.4k, 16.1k and 10k routes through South Downs woodlands and fields, with chip timing and a metal finisher medal for finishers.

Looped 7K and 10K courses in Chalfont St Peter and Gerrards Cross let runners choose distances from a single loop to ultramarathon. Aid stations, marked routes, crew access and medical support are provided, with prizes for top finishers in..

London Lea Valley Ultra 2027 is an ultramarathon organised by London based Camino Ultra on 20 March 2027 in London E15 2HB. The race is part of Camino Ultra's programme which also includes coaching and training resources.

A looped trail event at High Lodge Thetford Forest offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon, lap-based formats, on course aid at the lap point, medal options and refreshments at Oak Lodge. Part of entry fees support forest upkeep.

Seven consecutive days of timed running on certified out and back routes along the River Thames in Walton on Thames. Distances from 5 km to ultra are available and finishers earn daily mementos plus a seven day lantern medal set.

A two lap multi terrain 10 km trail race on Easter Monday around Mortimer Fairground and local woodlands, with a canicross option, chip timing, medal and free race photos. The undulating course is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

A single loop 50 km trail race around Arundel and the South Downs with about 3,200 ft of ascent, four aid stations, live GPS tracking and chip timing on a fully marked course through predominantly trail terrain.

A trail running event at Stanmer Park on the South Downs Way with three routes from 5 km to 21 km, varied terrain, marked and timed courses, refuelling outposts, and on-site services including photography and a finishers medal.

A 42km off road marathon from Stanmer Park across the South Downs to a finish on Hove Lawns. The route includes Ditchling Beacon and joins the Brighton Marathon for the final 6km.

A circular half marathon through Thetford Forest on mixed hard-packed and forest trails, traffic free and cupless with water refill points. Manual timing, professional photography, podium trophies and an optional eco friendly finisher medal..

A mixed-terrain race day on 10 April 2027 at Remenham Farm, Henley-on-Thames, offering a half marathon, 10K and junior out-and-back along the River Thames.

A 54 mile circular ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon from Brixworth Country Park through Northamptonshire trails, canal towpath and roads, with checkpoints, GeoTracks real time tracking and an over 18 age limit.

A 50 mile point-to-point race along the South Downs Way from Worthing to Eastbourne, featuring about 5,700 ft of climb, seven staffed aid stations, mandatory kit checks and a 13 hour finish limit.

Four fifty mile Centurion Running races held from 10 April to 13 November 2027 on South Downs Way, North Downs Way, Chiltern Wonderland and Wendover Woods. Entries are processed through SiEntries.

Inflatable 5K returns to Huntingdon with giant inflatable obstacles, music zones and multiple distances to choose from. Distances include 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, with a finisher's medal, on-course water and event photography.

A 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra, the Rosebud Marathon runs across Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath with two staffed checkpoints and GPS tracking provided.

A running festival at Haughley Park, Suffolk with looped courses through pathways and woodland, onsite parking, lap aid station and bespoke finisher medals. Distances range from 5k to ultra marathon.

Forest trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 11 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a new half marathon options. The chip timed event is fully supported and all finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.