Trail Running calendar near Great Baddow 2026-2027

The Stopsley Trail Race on Sunday 9 August 2026 offers 5K, 5 miles and 10 miles on scenic undulating trails along the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border. Entries include chip timing, bespoke medals, free photos and participant goodies.

Charity trail run in Cold Norton on 9 Aug 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon routes on grass and tracks, with proceeds to Farleigh Hospice.

Race one of the AWT Backyard Ultra Series in Ruislip on 9 August 2026 uses six hourly 5 km laps for a total of 30 km. Entry is free and the event is held in person with free parking.

A guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with forest facts and practical trail running tips. Runs are led at a conversational pace and groups are matched by ability to help participants enjoy the woodland routes.

Guided 15 miles trail run from Exceat along the Seven Sisters, South Downs Way and Cuckmere River to Cuckmere Haven, led by Trail Run Explorers.

Race 5 of Pitsea RC's Crown to Crown series is a measured off road 5K at Westley Heights Country Park on 12 Aug 2026 featuring bridleway trails and onsite safety measures.

A sold out multi-terrain 5 km race at Fermyn Woods Country Park on 12 August 2026 with bespoke medals, limited parking, and a virtual completion option.

A beach-based 10 km race on the low-tide sands of Worthing and Shoreham beaches, starting and finishing at the Coast Cafe on 13 August 2026.

A four-race summer series at Dinton Pastures offering 5 km, 10 km and a 2 km kids event. Off-road, traffic free course with chip timing, medals, marshals and on-site support.

Midweek Chasing Numbers at The Last Hop in Staines is a flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Thames with distances from 3 km up to 50 km and ultra options.

Seven hour timed event on the River Thames near Egham offering flexible distances from 3 km up to 50 km, with medals, goody bags and aid stations.

Two trail ultramarathon options follow the Harborough Round around Market Harborough, with GPX files, multiple aid stations, TRA licensing and a comprehensive mandatory kit list for runners.

A guided 10 km trail run through the Chiltern Hills finishing with a brewery tour and tasting at Tring Brewery, including a drink and on‑site pizza options.

Dirty Day is a special 4 mile obstacle event at Forest Facility with family and teen options and proceeds supporting rainforest conservation.

Off road half marathon in Henfield on 16 August 2026 with riverside and disused railway sections, flint paths and stiles; facilities include changing rooms and free parking.

Evening trail events in Chelmsford on 17 Aug 2026 offering a 10 km trail run, a 10 km social hike and a timed 15 km hike supporting the British Heart Foundation.

A 7-hour Time Challenge along the River Thames near Staines with flexible starts and distances from 3 km to 50 km. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and offers medals, distance pins and a goody bag.

An evening trail race of **10 km** on the original anti-clockwise course, with a GPX route, event T-shirt, timed finish and post-race coffee and cake.

A seven hour timed event on 21 August 2026 at Wraysbury with lap based distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals, goody bags and aid stations.

A fundraising family 5K colour run at Stowmarket Town FC with multi-terrain routes, colour zones and a BBQ finish, raising funds for the club youth section.