Trail Running calendar near Great Waltham 2026-2027

A 5 mile timed, self-navigated night trail on 30 October 2026, run mostly through forest and downland. Fancy dress is encouraged with trophies and a post-run dessert for winners, and a tail runner will sweep the course.

An autumn/winter ultra on classic Chiltern trails. This single-loop 50K starts in Berkhamsted, following The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way with scenic views. The fully-marked course has a 9-hour limit and is a UTMB World Series Index Race.

Experience a festive 6.66 km Halloween trail run starting and finishing at a local brewery in Chelmsford. Participants enjoy a costume focused event with medals and drinks for finishers in a social atmosphere.

Run a night trail through Alice Holt Forest on a 5 km loop system. Choose your distance from 5 km, 10 km, or 15 km on wide gravel tracks lit by head torches. After the run, warm up by a fire pit with some food.

Conquer hilly forest trails at Wendover Woods in this autumn multi terrain event. Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or junior distances and enjoy on site facilities like a cafe and adventure playground.

Run through the dark, historic Oxendon Tunnel at Tunnel Vision. Choose the Night Run or the early Dawn Run for a unique 5-mile challenge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race treat.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.

Take on flat, scenic laps along the Thames towpath in Walton on Thames with flexible starts and distances from 5 km to ultra. Limited places, aid stations, digital results and medals make this a friendly, festival style challenge.

A nighttime trail run on the historic Stonor Park estate in the Chiltern Hills. Choose from three courses, from 7 km to 17 km, run under headtorches. The event is plastic-free, so bring your own reusable cup.

Run through the scenic Chilterns from historic Stonor Park. Choose from three trail distances, each with its own challenges and autumn views. The event is dog-friendly and emphasizes a reusable cup policy at its aid stations.

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular trail race in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, featuring a half marathon and a metric half marathon. Runners explore a scenic route along canal towpaths, through woodlands and countryside. It's known for..

Experience a flat trail run through the heart of royal Berkshire with chip timed results and free race photos. Choose between a 10k or Half Marathon distance starting from the scenic Alexandra Gardens in Windsor.

Participate in a flexible 7 hour time challenge along the River Thames in Egham. Choose your distance from 3km to an ultra marathon while commemorating fallen heroes with a traditional two minute silence.

Join a Remembrance Sunday trail run in Brightlingsea on 8 Nov 2026 with live Last Post, Reveille and a two minute silence. Traffic free loops offer 10k to marathon and a 6hr timed challenge with on course aid.

Join the Remembrance Run on 8 November 2026 for a scenic timed challenge along the River Thames where you pick your distance from 3 km up to ultra. A two minute silence will be observed and finishers from 3 km receive a medal.

Run for a cause at the MoRun London in Richmond Park. Choose from a 1.5k, 5k, 10k, or half marathon on a scenic, chip-timed course. Every finisher gets a medal while supporting men's health charity Movember.

Experience a 50 mile trail race through Wendover Woods featuring five 10 mile loops and 5600 feet of elevation. This fully supported event takes runners across forest trails with a mix of smooth descents and steep climbs.

Experience the light trails of Suffolk at Run Henham with 10km and 1km distances set in the private grounds of Henham Park. Enjoy a scenic autumn run featuring chip timing and bespoke medals for all finishers.

Multi-terrain 5 km and 10 km races in the Chiltern Hills on 15 November 2026, organised by Radnage C of E Primary School PTA with proceeds to the school. Village hall HQ offers a cafe, water stations and first aid on course.

Run a flexible distance along the Thames in this seven-hour time challenge event. Choose your own goal from 3km to an ultra marathon on a mixed-terrain, fully-signed course. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a goody bag.