Trail Running calendar near Essex 2026-2027

North Downs Run is a multi terrain 30 km race through the Kent countryside on Sunday 28 June 2026. Entries are open with online entry closing 14 June; fees are £38 affiliated, £40 non affiliated and £45 on the day if places remain.

A team relay along The Ridgeway national trail covering 86.5 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon to Overton Hill near Marlborough. Ten legs traverse off road hilly terrain, with specific gender leg rules and teams providing their own support.

A guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest on 28 June 2026, led at a conversational pace with groups set by ability; entry costs £12.50 and parking is charged at £4.

A 5k obstacle event on Blackheath Common on 28 June 2026 organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants aged 13 and over tackle muddy obstacles at their own pace while supporting cancer research.

A 7.5 km trail loop around Alfriston with over 80 percent off road running, a fully marked and marshalled course and prizes for first male and female. Entry is limited to 50 runners and refreshments are provided after the race.

A guided 10 km trail run around the Devil's Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. Group paced on hilly trails with sunset and night options, equipment trials, and an alcohol free beer offered subject to availability.

Follow the 82 mile Essex Way trail from Epping tube station to the historic high lighthouse in Harwich. This ultra marathon features mixed terrain and 3,469 feet of elevation with full GPS tracking and five checkpoints.

A timed charity run along the Thames with lap options from 5.3 km up to ultra distances. The Run for a Tenner entry donates £10 to Rays of Sunshine and all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Trail running across the South Downs with distances from 10 km to 100 km, marked routes and checkpoints. Coach transport, camping, a kids race and on-site food and bar are available at Petersfield Rugby Club.

Choose your own challenge at the Summer Sun Run, a flexible lap event set in the scenic Denbies Wine Estate. Complete as many 5.3 km laps as you like within 7 hours, with a large medal for all finishers. Enjoy a flexible start window and a..

Race 2 of the Orion Harriers Forest Five series takes place on 04 July 2026 at Jubilee Retreat as part of a three-race series with age-category aggregate trophies and prizes for individual and team placings.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Kempton Park Racecourse where participants climb, crawl and slide through the course. The event uses staggered waves, has a minimum age of 13 and includes a medal plus fundraising support.

A 5k obstacle course at Mote Park, Maidstone, with climbing, crawling and sliding across grass, lake-side paths and cross-country terrain. Entry has an age limit of 13+, published fees, a minimum fundraising target and on-site facilities.

A volunteer-run running event in Willingham, Cambridgeshire with chip timing on flat country roads, footpaths and bridleways. Distances include 10 km and 6.5 km and children's races follow the main events.

A 21.1 km trail race along The Ridgeway between Wendover and Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, with 526 m of ascent, two aid stations and a four hour time limit. Entry is capped at 350 runners and the race is a UTMB World Series index..

A community road race at Jobbers Wood with professionally measured 10k, 5k and a 1k junior race, chip timing, free finisher T-shirts or tree planting options, and fundraising for new school sports facilities.

Two off road races around Bewl Water on 5 July 2026 organised by Wadhurst Runners. The 15 mile route includes the nature reserve and a four hour time limit; finishers receive a medal, t shirt and refreshments.

A women only trail event at Denbies Wine Estate on 5 July 2026 offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a kids race. Routes have GPX downloads, there are no cut offs, and both attended and virtual participants receive a memento.

Ware Festival of Running stages a 10 mile, a 10k and children's races along the River Lee Navigation on Sunday 5 July 2026, with all proceeds to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and adult finishers receiving a T-shirt and medal.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Fairlands Valley Park in Stevenage with mixed paved and grassy terrain. Participants aged 13 and over take staggered waves, with on-site parking, basic facilities and accessibility support.