Trail Running calendar near Great Dunmow 2025-2026

Organized by RunThrough UK, Windsor Trail Run takes place at Alexandra Gardens, Windsor, with a backdrop of Windsor Castle. Held on Sunday 25 January 2026, the event offers a flat, scenic trail course suitable for both 10K and Half Marathon distances. Runners enjoy well-marked trails, steady elevati..

Ashdown Forest 10 & 5 Mile Series: Race Two is the second in Nice Work's eco-friendly two-race series held at Pippingford Park Manor, Nutley, East Sussex. The event offers 10-mile and 5-mile trail races on hard-packed paths and forest trails through Ashdown Forest, featuring hilly sections and pictu..

The Longbridge 100 Backyard Ultra is a challenging last-person-standing endurance running event held at Church Farm, Litlington, near Alfriston. Participants run a 4.2-mile loop every hour, starting precisely on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course features a mix of single..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.2 is a running event held at Hound House Road, Surrey GU5 9JG. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km race distances. The start line and parking are conveniently located in a field off Hound House Road, marked with flags and signs for easy navigation.The event offers..

The Peddars Way Ultra Marathon is a 48-mile ultramarathon held in Suffolk and Norfolk, England. The route follows the historic Peddars Way, an ancient pre-Roman trading path and Roman road, starting at Knettishall Heath Nature Reserve and finishing at Holme-next-the-Sea on the Norfolk Coast. The cou..

The Lavenham 10K Race is a scenic trail run held in the historic medieval village of Lavenham, Suffolk. The course covers 10 kilometers of mixed terrain, including footpaths, forest trails, shallow streams, and quiet rural roads, following the old disused railway line. This multi-terrain route offer..

The Bedgebury Forest 10 and 5 Mile is a scenic trail running event held at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest in Kent. Featuring multi-terrain, undulating courses, the race offers 10-mile and 5-mile distances suitable for various fitness levels, along with a junior run for younger participants. R..

Devil's Punchbowl 10km is a guided trail run around the Punchbowl in Hindhead, Surrey. The 10km route follows scenic trails with several hills, run at a group pace rather than a race. It suits those new to trail running or who prefer running with others, especially at dusk or night.Top views are pau..

The Squirrel Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Daventry Country Park, United Kingdom. Participants run or walk multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring crushed stone paths through tranquil woods, open grassland, and alongside calming waters. The course is mostly firm and suitabl..

Pilgrim Challenge is a two-day 66-mile or one-day 33-mile ultramarathon along the North Downs Way in Surrey. The start is at Sandy Farm Business Park in Farnham, and the route winds through countryside, villages and rolling downs with about 2,374 meters of ascent. The course is fully marked with sig..

The Cold Norton Charity Winter 10K & Half Marathon Trail Event is a winter charity trail run in Essex, raising funds for Farleigh Hospice. Held at Charity Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, it offers 10K and 13.1-mile routes run mainly on grass, tracks and rural paths around Woodham Ferrers. The cou..

The 'Rayne'ing Medals Anniversary Challenge is a running event celebrating six years of Hare & Tortoise Running, taking place on The Flitch Way in Rayne. Participants can choose from five entry options, including a marathon, 6-hour timed event, 5km, 10km, and half marathon. The course features 5km l..

Winter Trail Run is the fourth edition of the Trail Run at Gatton Park, near Redhill/Reigate, RH2 0TW. The event offers a 5K multi-terrain loop around the scenic Gatton Park and you can choose to run one or two loops for 5K or 10K. The atmosphere is friendly and social, with a dedicated Canicross ev..

Hadleigh Legacy 10k is an award-winning, sell-out trail running event at Hadleigh Country Park in Essex. The 10-kilometre single-loop course blends footpaths, fields and off-road trails with an undulating, hilly profile and plenty of mud, set against views of Hadleigh Castle. The GPS-marked, multi-t..

The ZigZag - Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon. This intimate event offers multiple race distances including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon, all run on a mainly flat 5km loop course through pathways, trails, and woodland wit..

The St Peters Way Ultra is a challenging 42-mile trail ultra marathon held in Essex, England, following an ancient pilgrimage route from Chipping Ongar to the historic St Peter-on-the-Wall chapel at Bradwell on Sea. The course traverses scenic countryside, historic churches, and varied terrain inclu..

North Downs Ridge 50k Ultra, organized by Freedom Racing, runs along the North Downs Way from Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking to Guildford and back, incorporating a Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve at Norbury Park. The 50-kilometer trail ultramarathon features about 2,986 feet of ascent, fully signed..

The Thursley Common 10km is a scenic trail run held at Thursley National Nature Reserve in Surrey, one of the largest heathland areas in the region. Covering 10 kilometers, this event is ideal for trail running beginners and those seeking a flat, accessible course. Participants explore diverse lands..

The Fitstuff G3 Series No.3 is a running event held at Newlands Corner, Drove Road, Guildford, Surrey. Participants can choose between 10km and 15km race distances. The event offers a scenic course starting and parking at Newlands Corner, providing a well-organized atmosphere for runners.Entry fees..

Pitsford Water Trail Races, hosted by Race Harborough, take place around Pitsford Water in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The event offers two trail distances: 10k and a half marathon, fully marked and marshaled. The half marathon runs through Holcot, Hannington,..