Trail Running calendar near Essex 2026-2027

A multi-distance trail event on 17 April 2027 at Cowdrey Estate, Midhurst. Organised by Ultra X, routes pass through greensand hills, river, woodland and lowland heath in the South Downs National Park. Multiple entry categories are availabl..

A 50K trail ultra across the Chiltern Hills from Berkhamsted Castle to Hampden Meadow in Wendover, following ridgeline trails with three checkpoints and full route marking. The event includes on course nutrition, chip timing and a nine hour..

Windsor 50 is a supported trail event from Windsor Racecourse offering 50 km, 25 km and 10 km looped routes through the Great Park, past Windsor Castle and along the Thames Path, with rest stops, medical teams and GPS tracking.

A guided trail marathon of 42.2 km through the Chiltern Hills, including parts of the Ridgeway and Wendover Woods. English Athletics qualified leaders provide navigation and support, with refreshment stops and a wooden finisher's medal.

Three days of races across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill with 10 mile and 10k events, a chip timed mile, family fun runs and options for a combined full marathon or a virtual marathon.

Ibstone Circle on 18 April 2027 offers multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km routes through Wormsley Estate with a steep section called the Ibstone Kicker, plus a children s Run In Colour with 1 km and 2 km options.

A multi-distance canal and riverside ultraseries based at Streatley-on-Thames, featuring TR250, TR150 and TR100 with GPS tracking, checkpoint support and required navigation using provided GPX files and maps.

An inflatable obstacle course event in St Albans on 24 April 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with multiple inflatables, five music zones and a finisher medal. No timing and family friendly.

An alternative to the London Marathon at Walton on Thames featuring a UKA certified 3.28 mile lap. Options include full and half marathon or a seven hour timed event, with a 150 mm finish medal for participants.

A multi distance road event at Suffolk Running Centre on 25 April 2027 offering 5k, 10k, half and full marathon on scenic measured routes. Aid stations are placed every 10k and the event is cupless so runners use their own bottles.

A combined entry for four Centurion Running 100 mile events across 2027, covering Thames Path, South Downs Way, North Downs Way and Autumn 100. Entries open 31 May 2026 with a minimum age of 20 on 1 May 2027.

A marked 100 mile point-to-point race along the Thames Path from Richmond to Oxford, with a 30 hour cut-off, at least twelve aid stations and mandatory kit. Pacers allowed from mile 51 and entries open 31 May 2026.

Three Forts Challenge is a Sussex trail running event across the South Downs from Lancing Manor Leisure Centre. It offers a full marathon, half marathon and a 5 mile run, and directs event profits to Ferring Country Centre and local chariti..

A woodland trail relay at Culden Faw Estate near Henley on Thames offering solo, pair and team entries with camping available. The course uses estate tracks, features a climb before 3 km and is chip timed with live lap splits.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Norfolk Showground with a mix of paths and grass, staggered wave starts every 15 minutes and an age limit of 13 and over. The event supports fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

A two day two person team self-supported navigation and endurance challenge based at Newlands Corner in the Surrey Hills. Teams carry their own camping and food and score points by visiting virtual controls during timed sessions on both day..

A 50 km point-to-point ultramarathon from Horsham to Brighton seafront across trails and downs, with four feed stations, a fully signed route and a GPS file provided before race day.

A muddy obstacle course at the Secret Nuclear Bunker Estate in Essex, Nuclear Rush offers 6 km and 12 km routes with dozens of obstacles, chip timing, signature features like the Deathslide, and family race options.

An untimed inflatable obstacle run in Guildford on 8 May 2027 with giant inflatables and music zones. Distances from 2.5 km to 15 km, family friendly, with medals, onsite facilities and group discounts.

Road marathon and half at Suffolk Running Centre using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, and the event is cupless so bring a bottle or cup.