Great Waltham
Trail Running Calendar near Great Waltham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Great Waltham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 74 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Torchlit 5 km charity trail on 11 Nov 2026, supporting Whizz Kidz with a countryside route and a pub finish; places are limited.
Eastern Masters Cross Country Champs at Horseheath Race Course, Cambridge on 15 November 2026, organised by Eastern Masters Athletics Club.
A self navigation 6 miles night trail from The Wheatsheaf in Hatfield Peverel with required head torch, minimum age 16 and advance entry fees including a meal choice.
Day 2 of a five day running series at Gravesend Cyclopark on a measured 8.5 km loop, offering distances from 5 miles to ultra with seven hour timed sessions and coloured medals.
A 15k trail run at Trifarm near Boreham on 21 Nov 2026, over 95% off road on public footpaths and bridleways with on site parking and water points.
Trail event near Chelmsford on 29 Nov 2026 with two unsigned narrative routes of about 8.6 and 5.5 miles; proceeds support Centre Point Charity.
December 2026
A new winter ultramarathon on 5 December 2026 covering about 80 miles across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, with checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and live tracking that includes an SOS function.
Essex Vets XC Championships in Epping Forest on 12 December 2026 features a single 8km course with veteran races and an £8 entry fee.
Sold out festive Reindeer run on the Flitch Way with 5.3 km laps and options from 5 km to a six hour challenge.
A hilly off-road 5 mile trail race in Lesnes Abbey Woods with manual timing, a 90-minute cut-off, and awards for the first three men and women.
An evening self navigation trail of about 6 miles from The Compasses in Littley Green with a secret destination, cryptic clue bonuses, refreshments and entry vouchers.
A social 12k run on 19 December 2026 with a GPX/Strava route, brewery and finish bar drink tokens, festive medals and a post-run rum option.
20 Dec 2026 at Abberton Reservoir Visitors Centre: repeat just over 5 km laps in a timed up to six hour challenge, with medals and proceeds to Essex Wildlife Trust.
Navigate an 11 mile circular trail between Maldon and Mundon using written instructions on a course that is 95 percent off road.
An off-road Boxing Day race at Friday Woods where runners and cyclists compete over muddy multi-lap courses for the Markham Cup.
A Boxing Day running event organised by Pitsea Running Club at Westley Heights Country Park on Saturday 26 December.
A winter trail 10 km at Trifarm near Boreham on 27 Dec 2026, mostly off road on public footpaths with on site parking and basic race support.
A 10 mile cross country race in Hainault Forest over three laps on tracks and grassland, with on-the-day entries, a two hour cut-off and prizes for men, women and veterans.
A 4.5 mile self navigation trail run in Layer-de-la-Haye on 27 Dec 2026 with £10 entry that includes a Twix and hot drink; festive dress prize and dogs welcome on lead.